Joining CDW and the neighbourhood for the first time is British lighting manufacturer J . Adams & Co , launching its new St John Street showroom just in time for the festival . Collaborating with tile expert Solus , the in-house team has repurposed materials from the site and factory offcuts to create stunning terrazzo tiles and worktops . Also new to the festival is Pooky Lighting , showcasing its new collection of rechargeable lights at Light at House of Detention .
NEW CREATIVES
CDW continues its tradition of championing emerging talent , spotlighting a diverse range of newcomers this year . Showing at Platform ( 70 Cowcross Street ), Selfish Customs collaborates with local makers in East Anglia , repurposing farming byproducts such as raw fleece , reed and barley straw to create unique homeware . Visitors can explore the studio ’ s creations alongside Colombian art historian-turned-designer Manuela Cabrales , who is launching shawls , trousers and handcrafted lamps using materials like lotus fibre and orange peels . Also featured is Barcelona-based Isabel Francoy ' s La Sobremesa collection , which blends wicker weaving and glassblowing with modern design .
CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK SHOW PREVIEW
La Sobremesa art pieces by Isabel Francoy
At Light , designer Tabitha Bargh will present her new lighting collection titled ‘ Poly ’. Utilising waste estate agent advertising boards made from Correx , typically unsustainable and non-biodegradable polypropylene , Bargh reimagines sustainability , crafting each piece with precision in her Brighton studio . In the British Collection , Granite + Smoke will introduce its new hand-tufted rugs created in collaboration with Roger Oates Design . Crafted from 100 % British blended wool , each rug undergoes meticulous hand-finishing in Devon after being spun and dyed in Yorkshire .
TREND : THE NEW STONE AGE
Stone is currently experiencing a renaissance , emerging as a highly sought-after material in the realms of architecture and design . With prestigious hospitality projects like The Ivy , Annabel ’ s and Harry ’ s Bar under its belt , Spectra Stone excels in sourcing , engineering and fitting natural and semi-precious stone in a manner that transcends mere functionality , elevating it to the realm of artistry . The British company will showcase its most exclusive collection of marble species at Old Sessions House .
Utzon stool from Fritz Hansen
" Fritz Hansen will reveal its new collection at its Cowcross Street showroom in a special feature titled ‘ Inviting Workspaces ’."
Also , keep an eye out for two remarkable installations celebrating natural stone on Clerkenwell Green . British suppliers Albion Stone and Hutton Stone have commissioned architects Artefact to design ‘ Brick from a Stone ’, showcasing stone bricks being launched by both companies this year and illustrating the low-energy process involved in producing them .
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