2019 highlights:
Design London: Features a carefully
curated selection of the world’s leading
interior brands such as Arper, Benchmark,
Dare Studio, Boss Design, Liqui Contracts
and Antonio Lupi. Other exciting brands
include Swedish furniture makers, Gärsnäs,
Bsweden and the contemporary Italian
furniture company, da a.
A Sense of Finland: Curated by Finnish/
English designer Hanna Laikola, founder
of HEMLO in collaboration with renowned
Nordic brand Tapio Anttila Collection and
Polar Life Haus, the long established eco log
house company. Voted the happiest country
in the world for the second year running,
the Finland pavilion will allow visitors to
experience the sounds, sights, touch, smell
and taste of Finland in the middle of London.
The specially built eco log house will be filled
with calm sounds of the forest and timber
floors sourced from the best quality Finnish
wood. The house will present the very best
of Finnish furniture, products and lighting
which are focused around sustainability,
well-being and healthy living environments,
highlighting the Finnish philosophy that
simple things make us happy.
Talks with 100% Design: Featuring 50
in-depth conversations and debates with
designers, architects and a specialist look at
trends and current issues. Expect issues-
based content exploring topics such as
climate change, wastage, materials, the
circular economy, sustainability and how
design can and is making a difference.
Leading product and interior designer
Marcel Wanders will return for a second
year running to speak at 100% Design and
the programme will open with American
Architect and Designer David Rockwell.
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