The Art of Design Issue 40 2019 | Page 24

24 100% DESIGNS 2019 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of 100% Polar Life Haus, the long established eco log Design, the UK’s leading design trade event. house company. Voted the happiest country Celebrating a quarter century of introducing in the world for the second year running, some of the industry’s most influential the Finland pavilion will allow visitors to designers, makers and producers, the 2019 experience the sounds, sights, touch, smell show will present a stellar line-up of more and taste of Finland in the middle of London. than 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest The specially built eco log house will be filled products across furniture, lighting, textiles, with calm sounds of the forest and timber glazing, surfaces, accessories and more. floors sourced from the best quality Finnish To coincide with the show’s 25th edition, wood. The house will present the very best of the highly coveted Talks with 100% Design Finnish furniture, products and lighting which presents an unrivalled line-up of the industry’s are focused around sustainability, well-being biggest names including American Architect and healthy living environments, highlighting and Designer David Rockwell. the Finnish philosophy that simple things 2019 highlights: Design London: Features a carefully curated make us happy. Detail London: New for 2019 Detail London will showcase the latest high- end contemporary soft furnishings and Talks with 100% Design: Featuring 50 wall coverings from international design in-depth conversations and debates with companies, like Amsterdam based Studio selection of the world’s leading interior designers, architects and a specialist look Desimone Wayland, Glamora and Barbara brands such as Arper, Benchmark, Dare at trends and current issues. Expect issues- Osorio Fabrics. Studio, Boss Design, Liqui Contracts and based content exploring topics such as Antonio Lupi. Other exciting brands include climate change, wastage, materials, the Swedish furniture makers, Gärsnäs, Bsweden circular economy, sustainability and how and the contemporary Italian furniture design can and is making a difference. company, da a. Leading product and interior designer Marcel A Sense of Finland: Curated by Finnish/ English designer Hanna Laikola, founder of HEMLO in collaboration with renowned Nordic brand Tapio Anttila Collection and 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. The exhibition will benefit from its own dedicated entrance on Olympia Way as well as direct access to 100% Design and provides a brand new destination for the interior design community during LDF. 100% Design 2019 18-21 September www.100percentdesign.co.uk