Archetech Issue 84 2026 | Page 36

CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK PREVIEW
The House of Detention returns as the host of Light, showcasing a selection of exciting local and global lighting brands. Visitors will be greeted at the entrance with Loom Light, a 3D-printed light sculpture drawing on the optical language of Op Art, designed by MIMStudios, AI Build and SEAM Design. [ d ] arc thoughts, an enlightening series of talks curated by [ d ] arc media, also returns.
“ We’ re thrilled to be back in Clerkenwell this May with our new Design Interventions initiative which acts as a creative platform for the incredible talent and imagination of the participating architects and designers,” says Marlon Cera-Marle, Design Division Director at Media 10, the organiser of the annual design festival.“ These thought-provoking installations are set to bring a new interactive dimension to the show. We’ re looking forward to another successful year welcoming tens of thousands of people from the UK and abroad to EC1 to discover the latest that global design has to offer.”
A mix of historic and contemporary buildings will once again become venues during CDW26.
• Old Sessions House – Home to brand activations, presentations and the festival hub.
• The Charterhouse – Contemporary furniture, decorative lighting and luxury finishes.
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