The World of Hospitality Issue 58 2024 | Page 30

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Fritz Hansen _ Utzon stool

Top things to see and do at Clerkenwell Design Week 2024

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Clerkenwell Design Week ( CDW ) returns to London from 21 – 23 May 2024 , standing as one of the leading international design festivals , FREE to all visitors ( register now ). This year ’ s edition boasts the most extensive programme to date , featuring a greater number of exhibition venues , brands , showrooms and installations than ever before . This expansion firmly establishes the festival as the go-to destination for specification within the architecture and design community .
Amidst a rich tapestry of new launches , presentations and events , here ’ s a round-up of the top things to see and do at the May event ; from innovative farming by-product designs and the renaissance of natural stone and wood to AI-crafted cocktails and industry discussions on neurodiversity .
NEW COLLECTIONS Fritz Hansen will reveal its new collection at its Cowcross Street showroom in a special feature titled ‘ Inviting Workspaces ’. Curated to explore both commercial and residential working environments , the exhibit will display furniture and accessories from designers including Jaime Hayon and Jørn Utzon .
At its Great Sutton Street showroom , Domus will present a colourful exhibit of tile designs created by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby to celebrate their 10- year collaboration with its brand partner Mutina . The installation will also feature a new collection named ‘ Time ’.
In the British Collection ( St James ’ s Church ), SCP will launch a new Peonia armchair by Wilkinson and
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