Refurbishment and Restore Issue 17 2019 | Page 59

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. www.refurbandrestore.co.uk - 59