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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 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 made-to-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 .
Strata pendant from J . Adams & Co
Collinson embraces classic English craft and understated luxury with its freestanding kitchen and shelving unit , while James UK will 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 .
AllSfär is also addressing this important subject with a talk at its Baltic Street East showroom . Scheduled for 22 May at 15:30 , the session will be led by the founders of the neurodiversity consultancy ZoneND , focusing on designing for the senses and why it is
Loop console table by Matthew Burt
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