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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 .
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 . On 23 May at 10:00 , visitors can also join a dedicated talk on this subject matter led by a panel of experts – including Amin Taha of Groupwork and Benedetta Rogers of Artefact – at 15 Clerkenwell Close .
Meanwhile , Stone Federation has teamed up with Squire and Partners to create an explorative structure named ‘ Stone Tapestry : Beyond
Harry ’ s Bar using stone supplied by Spectra Stone
Loop console table by Matthew Burt
the Surface ’. This installation aims to demonstrate the sustainability , versatility and beauty of natural stone , featuring materials not only from Albion Stone and Hutton Stone but also from Britannicus Stone , Dunhouse Quarry and Tradstocks .
TREND : FOR THE LOVE OF WOOD
Wood remains a prominent material for many brands at CDW this year , particularly in the British Collection . Benchmark will bring a new adaptable storage system , developed with Foster + Partners , to the festival , featuring full carbon footprint labelling , a lifetime repair service and a take-back scheme .
Independent makers such as Matthew Burt and Dovetailors transform furniture into art forms . The former will present ‘ Making from the Collection ’, offering its timeless designs as part of a madeto-order service , while the latter will showcase a new range of stools with organic shapes resembling sculpted wood . In addition to established businesses , a new wave of British furniture designers emerges . Collinson embraces classic English craft and understated luxury with its freestanding kitchen and shelving unit , while James UK will
The Broad kitchen furniture from Collinson
unveil its Holton chair , reviving traditional Windsor chair-making with a contemporary aesthetic that celebrates joinery as art .
WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Neurodiversity has emerged as a leading topic gaining momentum among architects and designers , driven by the ambition to create environments that cater to diverse needs . On 22 May ( 14:00 ) in Spa Fields , as part of Conversations at Clerkenwell , Ultrafabrics will assemble a panel of experts from Gensler , Squire and Partners , Pantone , and the founder of Seedlip and The Hidden 20 % podcast . They will delve into how multisensory design can transform and enrich our interactions with the world , particularly in workplaces and public spaces .
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