Click on the dates below to find out what's going on across CDW from May 22nd-24th. There really is something for just about everyone!
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Tuesday 22nd Open or Close
MORNING
08.30 Ochre hosts an architects' breakfast at their new showroom on Britton Street. By invite only. Until 11.00.
09.00 Bulo Belgium Waffle Breakfast at the newly transformed showroom. Let Cathy Warwick know if you are coming along at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Until 11.00.
09.30 Altro CPD breakfast session: 'Prevention is better than cure'. Defect-free construction is a major industry preoccupation. This seminar looks at the principal causes of failure and how to get your product selection and installation right first time. To register, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11.00 Orangebox 'Why build walls?' Presentation by designer Mark Partridge, on the issue of flexibility and acoustics in open plan workspaces.
11.00 Haworth workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' with RCA researcher Imogen Privett. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11.00 Desso 'Where do great ideas come from?' Presentation by Annemarie Piscaer, Desso designer on the inspiration behind the latest product collection, Patterns@Play.
11.00 Zip Presentation by Staverton design director Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative on the new Staverton CL clever bench. Followed by pastries and brews.
11.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 12.00.
11.30 Hands 'A designer's journey – the road from education to industry'. Presentation by Dr Lynn Jones, Head of the National School of Furniture, Langton Stead, furniture designer and this year's MA students from the NSF. Buffet lunch from 12.30.
11.45 Interface 'British Interior Design in the 21st Century'. Presentation hosted by Vanessa Brady, President of SBID
AFTERNOON
12.30 Assmann 'How to deal with unwanted office noise'. Presentation until 13.00. Also experience the 4 Acoustic Hubs dependant on the need for control, communication, concentration or collaboration all showcased in their new showroom.
12.30 Milliken World-renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practitioner, Alan Kitching Private View and Meet the Artists.
12.30 Figueras CPD session on the importance of considering seating when designing auditoria. To attend, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
12.30 Steelcase Explore the design partnership between Steelcase and Frank Lloyd Wright, including the iconic Johnson Wax building.
13.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox. As Millenials become a pre-eminent group within the workplace and retirement changes from a date in the calendar to a process – how do we realize a more diverse, more flexible, multi-generation workplace?
13.00 Zip 'Hot Water' RIBA CPD presentation by Zip's David Hayhurst.
13.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 14.00.
13.00 Interface 'The influence of fashion trends on interiors'. Presentation by Nicola Palmer, University of Central Lancashire (winners of Graduate Fashion Week 2011).
13.00 The Gallery 'Let's go outside'. Presentation by artist Paul St George on why creativity in the public realm matters more than ever. With The Cass, London Metropolitan University.
13.00 Domus Presentation and tour: 'Porcelain Innovation_High resolution ceramic inkjet designs and sustainable materials'.
13.30 Milliken Letterpress printing workshop with Clerkenwell graphic design studio, Turnbull Grey.
13.30 Desso workshop: 'How To Draw' interactive drawing class led by DRAWINGATWORK director, Trevor Flynn. Until 14.30.
13.30 Assmann 'Lighting – its contribution to office productivity'. Presentation until 14.00.
14.00 Zip 'The convergence of work and home'. Presentation by architect, business woman and Apprentice 2012 candidate, Gabrielle Omar.
14.00 Koleksiyon A new relationship with plants in the urban environment'. Presentation by Mark Laurence of Biotecture, exploring the ecosystem services in the built environment and the psychological benefits.
14.30 Hands 'A designer's journey – the road from education to industry'. Presentation as 11.30.
14.30 Kusch+Co Seminar with designers of the 3000 Njord armchair Danish duo, Scaffidi & Johansen.
15.00 Haworth Workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' As 11.00. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (limited spaces).
15.00 Orangebox 'Smart Manufacturing – Orangebox makes things better'. Presentation by designer Gareth Banks, focusing on the dematerialisation of products, using less materials, fewer parts and fewer product miles – Do More for Less.
15.00 Desso workshop: 'How To Draw' interactive drawing class. As 13.30 session. Until 16.30.
15.00 Humanscale Display of projects from the London Metropolitan University that explores 'hidden spaces' in Whitechapel. At 15.00 judging panel of eminent experts will announce the winner of an internship with BDG architecture + design. 23 May British summer fete featuring stalls from some of Britain's most exciting design talent. You can shop, take in a classic Ealing comedy and relax with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.
15.30 Milliken Letterpress printing workshop with graphic design studio Turnbull Grey. As 13.30.
15.45 Interface The concept designers present the inspiration behind Interface "Metropolis" collection in the context of colour and design.
16.00 Zip 'Working in Clerkenwell'. Presentation by Stuart Piercy of Piercy & Co and Bryan Edmondson, Sea Design.
16.00 Toto Cream teas and tours of the showroom!
16.00 Planet Partitioning With showroom partners Clarke Rendall, Innerspace, Koehl Chairs, SmartGlass International. Showroom open cocktail evening and chance to win an iPad. Until 1900.
16.30 The Atkinson Group/Ocee 'Design for better Acoustics – how design, layout and new technologies can shape the acoustic landscape of today's workplace'. RIBA accredited CPD presentation by Mark Stevens, director of Acoustic Comfort, followed by a short talk by John Fleming on the London Re-Use Network discussing the placing of unwanted furniture to London's charities and start-up businesses.
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17.00 Fritz Hansen Hosts drinks at the B-Loose showroom to celebrate UK launch of 'miniscule', Fritz Hansen's new chair by renowned designer Cecilie Manz. Until 20.00.
17.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox. As at 13.00.
17.00 Scin 'Key Material Trends Spring Summer 2013 by Mix Trends' with speakers Hannah Malein, Colour Trend Creative and Lesley-Ann Blamire, CEO and Creative Director of Rezart.
17.30 Koleksiyon 'How can furniture and the office environment meet the needs of new technology and new ways of working – an ergonomics perspective?' Talk and informal workshop with Levent Caglar from FIRA. Followed by dealer event after party. Both by invite only.
18.00 Domus Gabriele Salvatori, art director of Alfredo Salvatori, presents 'Natural Stones in Modern Architecture', followed by Domus Aperitivo until 21.00. Guestlist only, register online at www.domustiles.com
18.00 Milliken World-renowned typographer, designer and letterpress practitioner, Alan Kitching Private View and Meet the Artists.
18.15 Modus To celebrate the official launch of his new collection fro Modus, Designer Christopher Pillet will be 'in conversation' with Blueprint editor Johnny Tucker. Entry on a first come, first served basis.
18.30 Interface Speed presentation evening: an informal gathering in which to share ideas and network. Speakers include Alan Crawford, Crawford Partnerships, Gem Shandy, Features Editor at DE magazine and Vanessa Brady of SBID.
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Wednesday 23rd Open or Close
MORNING
08.00 Zip 'Hot Water' RIBA CPD presentation by Zip's David Hayhurst.
09.00 Bulo Waffle Breakfast at the newly transformed showroom. Let Cathy Warwick know if you are coming along at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Until 11.00.
09.30 Altro RIBA CPD breakfast session: 'How to reduce the risk of slipping'. This seminar coincides with the HSE's campaign to reduce slips by education and enforcement, covering good design practice, HSE recommendations, legal obligations and new guidelines, a model for risk assessment, product selection, testing and standards. To register, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
10.00 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
10.00 Figueras 'Architectural Route of the British Medical Association'. Presentation by Neil Cooke of HOK on the restoration of the neo-classical building. To attend, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11.00 Kusch+Co Q&A session with designers of the 3000 Njord armchair, Danish duo, Scaffidi & Johansen.
11.00 Desso 'Should health, wellness and wellbeing be key considerations in the design process?' onoffice panel debate hosted by editor James McLaclan, with Clare Brass, leader Sustain RCA and SEED Foundation, Koen Van Eig, owner of BMA Nomique, Ludwig Cammaert, Design and Technical Development Manager at Desso. Followed by lunch.
11.00 Orangebox Smart Manufacturing – Orangebox makes things better'. Presentation by designer Gareth Banks, focusing on the dematerialisation of products, using less materials, fewer parts and fewer product miles – Do More for Less.
11.00 Haworth Workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' with RCA researcher Imogen Privett. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (limited spaces).
11.00 Zip Presentation by Staverton design director Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative on the new Staverton CL clever bench. Followed by pastries and brews.
11.30 Hands 'Veneering – an art in itself'. Presentation and workshop by Dean Harper, Manager of Exotic Veneers and Paul Reilly, CEO of Hands, presenting information on how to work with veneers, and the relevance of sustainable sourcing. Workshop giving participants the chance to veneer own design patterns as works of art that will be pressed and polished at the Hands factory. Followed by buffet lunch from 12.30.
11.45 Interface 'The challenges and opportunities of co-innovation'. An interactive discussion hosted by David Simoes-Brown of 100% Open with Nigel Stansfield of Interface, Peter Handgruber, Bene and Roewena Preiss of Philips.
AFTERNOON
12.00 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
12.00 The Gallery 'Creative workplace design during a tough economic climate'. Presentation by Helen Parton, renowned journalist and author specializing in architecture and design.
12.00 Koleksiyon 'Ergonomics program provides answers to greatest challenge facing management today'. Talk by Twyla Howse of ErgoSquad.
12.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 13.00.
12.30 Milliken 'The Craft of Design'. Panel discussion hosted by Grant Gibson, commentator and editor of Craft Magazine.
12.30 Desso Yoga Session. Until 13.15.
12.30 Assmann 'How to deal with unwanted office noise'. Presentation until 13.00.
13.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox, asking the question of how we realize a more diverse, more flexible, multi-generation workplace?
13.00 Domus Presentation and tour: 'Porcelain Innovation_High resolution ceramic inkjet designs and sustainable materials.'
13.00 Steelcase Share the latest Steelcase research exploring the global trends that influence the Interconnected Workplace.
13.30 Assmann 'Lighting – its contribution to office productivity'. Presentation until 14.00.
13.30 Koleksiyon 'A new relationship with plants in the urban environment'. Presentation by Mark Laurence of Biotecture. As previous day.
14.00 Interstuhl Open design workshop led by Marta Nowicka & Co and Ideastap to design a bench to celebrate the benchmark of our collective creativity in Clerkenwell.
14.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 15.00.
14.30 Hands 'Veneering – an art in itself'. Presentation and workshop by Dean Harper, Manager of Exotic Veneers and Paul Reilly, CEO of Hands. As at 11.30.
14.30 Zip 'Clever thinking in practice with Revit'. Presentation by Peter Hopkins, Clifford Tee & Gale on the latest developments with the Revit scheme.
14.30 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
15.00 Orangebox 'Why build walls?' Presentation by designer Mark Partridge, addressing the issue of flexibility and acoustics in open plan workspaces.
15.00 Haworth Workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' As 11.00. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (limited spaces).
15.00 Desso Yoga Session. Until 15.45.
15.00 Koleksiyon Jamie Cullen of Genesis will present Architettura Sonora acoustic products and discuss the demands on acoustic solutions in the changing working environment.
16.00 BuzziSpace Talk by renowned Belgian designer, Alain Gilles: 'How to collaborate in an open space whilst filtering out surrounding sound distractions'.
16.00 EFG Celebrate the London Olympics with a table tennis tournament with entertainments, cocktails and prizes to be won..
16.00 BN Office Solution Industry renowned visual artists Ximo Peris and Darren Groucott host a talk showcasing digital creative agency Crystal CG's ground-breaking work in today's 3D visual design and animation world. Opportunity for Q&As post talk and refreshments served throughout the evening.
16.00 Toto Cream teas and tours!
16.00 Planet Partitioning with showroom partners Clarke Rendall, Innerspace, Koehl Chairs, SmartGlass International. Showroom open cocktail evening and chance to win an iPad. Until 1900.
16.30 The Atkinson Group/Ocee 'Design for better Acoustics – how design, layout and new technologies can shape the acoustic landscape of today's workplace'. RIBA accredited CPD presentation by Mark Stevens, director of Acoustic Comfort, followed by a short talk by John Fleming on the London Re-Use Network discussing the placing of unwanted furniture to London's charities and start-up businesses.
EVENING
17.00 Fritz Hansen Hosts drinks at the B-Loose showroom to celebrate UK launch of 'miniscule', Fritz Hansen's new range by renowned designer Cecilie Manz. Until 20.00.
17.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox. As 13.00.
17.00 Zip 'Boiling Water' RIBA CPD talk, aperitives and a chance to see Zip's new training facility.
17.00 Forbo Party with DJ putting a spin on the theme of 'modularity'. Invite only.
18.00 Bulo Belgium Beer Tasting Experience with 10 Guest Beers. Strictly Invite Only - if you would like to book a place, please email Cathy Warwick This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
18.00 Haworth Guest Lecture with Prof Jeremy Myerson of the RCA's Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design presenting the research project 'Living Stages: what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
18.00 Hands Jazz Barbeque: in assoc. with Burmatex, Exotic Veneers, J&A Café, Screen Solutions and Vescom. Admission by application or special VIP invite only. Applications can be made by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by popping into the showroom.
18.00 Milliken 'Retro Design Crimes'. Debate hosted by Max Fraser
18.00 Domus Christian Spencer-Davies, top architectural model designer and founder of AMODELS, talks about 'the power of creative architectural model-making, and the persuasive nature of colour and materials.' Followed by Domus Aperitivo until 21.00. Guest list only, register online at www.domustiles.com
18.00 Zip and Staverton: Welcome to the neighbourhood party with live music, celebrity chefs and bespoke cocktails. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for invite.
18.00 Toto Open house drinks. Until 21.00.
18.00 KoleksiyonArtkapsule Artists' Talk – 'Art for Creative Living' Art critic Sarah Kent hosts a discussion on the contribution contemporary art makes to the modern home and workspace, and its relationship with design and architecture. With Koleksiyon Design Director Koray Malhan and artists David Ben White and Mike Stubbs, artist/designer/stylist Julie Verhoeven and artist Juan Bolivar. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for invite. Official showroom opening party. Invite only.
18.30 Vitra Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby discuss the design process of the Olympic torch. Strictly invite only.
18.30 Bene In-house Street Party with Live Band 'On The Rocks'.
18.30 Figueras WAF Launch Party 2012. Invite only.
18.30 Kusch+Co Showroom Party. Strictly invite only
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Thursday 24th Open or Close
MORNING
09.00 Bulo Belgium Waffle Breakfast at the newly transformed showroom. Let Cathy Warwick know if you are coming along at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Until 11.00.
09.30 Altro CPD breakfast session: 'Introducing colour and contrast requirements for access and safe usage of public buildings.' To register, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
10.00 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
10.00 Zip Presentation by Staverton design director Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative on the new Staverton CL clever bench. Followed by pastries and brews.
11.00 Orangebox 'Smart Manufacturing – Orangebox makes things better'. Presentation by designer Gareth Banks. As previous days.
11.00 Haworth Workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' As 11.00. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (limited spaces).
11.00 Zip 'Adding value with design'. Presentation by Gillian Horn of Penoyre and Prasad.
11.30 Hands 'Factors in the ergonomic design of an Olympic control room'. Presentation by Michael Twiss, Consultant in Ergonomics, Safety and Health. Followed by buffet lunch at 12.30.
11.45 Interface 'Sustainable interiors – where are we heading, what are we working together to achieve'. Talk hosted by Elina Grigoriou from Grigoriou Interiors with Yeshwant Mudaliar, M&S, Patrick Laine, WWF-UK, Paul Scrivener, MCM Architecture and Kelly Grainger, Interface.
AFTERNOON
12.00 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
12.00 Zip 'Big Lunch – The Eagle comes to Clover House.' Head chef of the Eagle will create a giant paella in Zip's Minotti demo kitchen! Until 15.00.
12.30 Figueras CPD session on the importance of considering seating when designing auditoria. To attend, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
12.30 Milliken Paper Engineering Craft Workshop with Su Blackwell, artist and art director, working predominantly within the realm of paper.
12.30 Desso 'Cradle to Cradle®' Day. 'The Circular Economy'. Presentation with Ellen MacArthur from The Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Followed by lunch.
12.30 Assmann 'How to deal with unwanted office noise'. Presentation as previous days. Until 13.00.
13.00 Steelcase Join Victoria Redshaw of design trends forecasters Scarlet Opus as she looks to the future of great design.
13.00 Domus Presentation and tour: 'Porcelain Innovation_High resolution ceramic inkjet designs and sustainable materials.'
13.00 Interface Workshop 'Biomimicry as a Design Principle' exploring how nature solves problems and how we can use this principle in design.
13.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Presentation as previous days.
13.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 14.00.
13.15 Scin 'Material Autopsy'. Hands on talk by Annabelle Filer, Creative Director of Scin who will look at the key areas driving forward material development from new grown materials to dynamic façades.
13.30 Assmann 'Lighting – its contribution to office productivity'. Presentation until 14.00, as previous days.
14.30 Hands 'Factors in the ergonomic design of an Olympic control room'. Presentation as at 11.30.
14.30 Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- 'Eames: The Architect and the Painter,' by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
15.00 Orangebox 'Why build walls?' Presentation by designer Mark Partridge. As previous days.
15.00 Haworth Workshop: 'Living Stages - what can workplaces learn from theatre design?' As 11.00. To book, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (limited spaces).
16.00 BuzziSpace Talk by European award-winning designer, Sas Adriaenssens: 'Designing acoustic solutions in a very ecological way'.
16.00 Toto Cream teas and tours of the showroom.
16.00 EFG Celebrate the London Olympics with a table tennis tournament with entertainments, cocktails and prizes to be won.
16.00 Planet Partitioning with showroom partners Clarke Rendall, Innerspace, Koehl Chairs, SmartGlass International. Showroom opening cocktail evening. Until 19.00.
16.00 Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour - walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 17.00.
16.30 The Atkinson Group/Ocee
'Design for better Acoustics' RIBA accredited CPD presentation by Mark Stevens and talk by John Fleming on the London Re-Use Network. As previous days.EVENING
17.00 Fritz Hansen hosts drinks at the B-Loose showroom to celebrate UK launch of 'miniscule', Fritz Hansen's new range by renowned designer Cecilie Manz. Until 20.00.
17.00 Orangebox 'Boomers and Millennials'. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox. As previous days.
18.00 Milliken Vintage, Second-hand, Retro, Up-cycling: which of these does Wayne Hemingway love and which does he abhor?' Talk by Wayne Hemingway.
18.00 Thinking Ergonomix Announcement of the winner of the CASINO 'Roll in the Style' design competition (and a trip to Australia!).
18.00 Ahrend Private View. Exhibition of photographs by Mel Bagshaw and innovative art from Meriliis Rinne. Live entertainment and DJ. For a personal invite, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
18.30 Domus 'Pico by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec – A private view'. Presentation by Erwan Bouroullec and Mutina, followed by Spring Party until 23.00. Strictly by invite only.
19.00 Humanscale Party! By invite only but to register interest please email Anna King This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
19.00 Boss Party! By invite only.
19.00 Poltrona Frau Group Party! Strictly by invite only.
19.00 Modus hosts a Pecha Kucha evening with 10 of the top names in the design and architecture world, sharing their ideas, projects and pictures.
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All Day Showroom Events Open or Close
Ahrend An exhibition of the unique photographs of Mel Bagshaw and the innovative art from Meriliis Rinne with an opportunity to purchase the works.
Allermuir Every day 10.00 to 18.00 'Overturn: What's your innovation identity?' Join this interactive experience that asks visitors to re-evaluate their role as innovators, produced by members of this year's Central St Martin's MA in Innovation Management, supported by Allermuir.
Altro Try out the digital graffiti wall provided by Dragon's Den contestants Yr Wall and experience their Best of British theme.
Bene King for a day - Bene marks 25 years in Clerkenwell and theDiamond Jubilee. With a blue- screen backdrop you are invited to the Bene Throne Room to choose your stately setting and capture your official royal portrait.
BN Office Solutions Showcasing creative loops from the leading digital rendering and animation company, Crystal CG who specialise in architectural, sport and experiential visualisations, including digital imaging for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games.
Bolon/Flooring Concepts Fantastic newcomer to Clerkenwell with their new showroom opening and collaboration with Missoni – celebrate with champagne the whole week!
B-Loose Republic of Fritz Hansen Exhibition showcasing the new minuscule chair designed by Cecilie Manz.
Boss Visit the showroom to see the launch of the Optima Lounge Chair, the Swing Lounge Chair and the Fairfax Corporate Sofa.
Dauphin Dauphin invites visitors to their new UK home with an 'Open house' all week and the chance to sample the wines from their own South African vineyard - Allee Bleue, Franschoek!
Domus Visit the new showroom to see an exhibition of architectural models by AModels and innovative ranges by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Patricia Urquiola and Tokujin Yoshioka.
Forbo The showroom will showcase the Modularity concept with a bold design installation. Visitors are given the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity in a competition to devise the most attractive combination of flooring surfaces.
Humanscale 22 May: Display of projects from the London Metropolitan University that explores 'hidden spaces' in Whitechapel. At 15.00 judging panel of eminent experts will announce the winner of an internship with BDG architecture + design. 23 May: The showroom will be transformed into a nostalgic and very British summer fete featuring stalls from some of Britain's most exciting design talent including 'pop up' shops from Black & Blum, Charlene Mullen, Vintage Playing Cards, designer clothes from boutique 'Domino' and exclusive products by designers from Woods Baggot, who have joined together to create leather accessories from recycled offcuts from industry producers like Spinnybeck leather and Kvadrat. You can shop, take in a classic Ealing comedy and then relax with a cup of tea and a slice of homemade cake.
Interstuhl Join Interstuhl for drink and test drive their class leading new affordable product range, Movy Is3. Plus drop your ideas for a new bench for Clerkenwell in their ballot box.
Knoll During Knoll's 75th year, a host of new product launches are in store for visitors to the showroom which will be restyled to showcase new collections hot off the press from Milan's April Salone – including a new sofa collection by Pierre Beucler and Jean-Christophe Poggioli and the Warren Platner Easy Chair and Ottoman – originally designed to accompany his 1966 bent wire table collection for Knoll. A tables and chairs collection by UK designer Mark Krusin is also set to be a highlight of CDW.
Koleksiyon Every day 09.00-17.30. Butterfly Effect Exhibition – 12 London artists show unique work and editions in a design context to explore the relationship between contemporary art and the 'living' environment, curated by Juan Bolivar of new company ArtKapsule.
Milliken Style spotters will hit the streets with a focus on 'vintage'. Check out their choices on the wall of Milliken's studio.
Moroso Linking with Kvadrat's new collections by Alfredo Haberli; the Take a Line for a Walk armchair with quilted cover & Soft Box sofa will be displayed. Activities in the showroom will take place throughout Wednesday 23 May including a talk by Alfredo Haberli. By invite only.
Poltrona Frau Group Visit the showroom to see the works by Benjamin Hubert, entitled "Tailored" – for the London launch of his competition-winning centenary armchair, the 'Juliet' (inspired by Italian renaissance fashion), and his 'Garment' club lounge chair for Cappellini.
Porcelanosa Check out the latest innovations and experience a Formula 1 Car Simulator. The person with the fastest lap time will win 2 VIP Tickets to this year's Formula 1 Grand Prix in Valencia. Slots can either be booked in advance or simply turn up and have a go! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
PROOFF Every day 10.00-17.00. A unique and temporary chance to experience PROOFF's furniture collection for the progressive office. PROOFF's pop-up showroom above Look Mum No Hands is open daily from 09.00 to 20.00; every day happy hour with Dutch food and drinks starting at 17.00.
Steelcase Celebrate 100 years of Great Design at the London WorkLife to view iconic Steelcase products from the last 100 years including the Frank Lloyd Wright/ Steelcase desk and chair and the global best-seller, the Think chair.
TOTO Every day 09.30-18.00. Sustinendi Showcase presenting a showcase for design, innovation, well-being, luxury and sustainable development. Including Tea Together - a producer of outstanding organic jams and marmalades, Kun_tiqi - handcrafted surf boards with photos by Olivier Hess, Quantz - a high density, high tech and high performance concrete material which reduces environmental impact, MORETHANSHELTERS - a mobile home for use in emergencies and refugee camp, and many more.
http://www.sustinendi.com/sustain-innovate/design/services/events/
Spend a penny! Wherever The Need - a charity which supports sanitation projects in Sierra Leone, Kenya and India. Give a £1 and Spend a Penny at TOTO's CDW Luxury Washlet Loo Stop. Your donation will go to Wherever The Need.
The Gallery Every day. 'My Father's Craft' exhibition of photographs by Stuart Duff, illustrating the instruments used by his father to produce objects of beauty.
Vitra Every day. Visit the exhibition of the development of the Olympic Torch by local designers of international acclaim Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby, including designs, workings and prototype of the torch.
Workstation Celebrating their first year at CDW the hugely successful Workstation invites visitors to join them at their St John's Lane home. For more information on their collaboration with the talented young designer James Lucas who will be showcasing his latest seating innovation, the Chool and the rest of the week's activities contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Zip/Staverton Every day. Look out for bright red teapots across Clerkenwell – scan the QR codes on the Staverton teabags, enter the competition and visit the showroom to win prizes including a Zip Miniboil!
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Music Maestro Programme Open or Close
CLERKENWELL GREEN LISTINGS
Tuesday 22nd May
17:15 - 17:45 Natalie McCool
Wednesday 23rd May
17:15 - 17:45 Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker
18:00 - 18.30 Fiona Bevan
Thursday 24th May
17:30 - 18:00 Josephine Lloyd
18:15 - 18.45 Indigo Earth
TINY TRAVELLING THEATRE LISTINGS
Tuesday 22nd May
19:00 - 19:45 Natalie McCool
20:00 - 20.45 Miss Higgins D.I.Y.
Wednesday 23rd May
19:00 - 19:45 Alistair Mackenzie
20:00 - 20.45 L.A.Salami
Thursday 24th May
19:00 - 19:45 Josephine Lloyd
20:00 - 20.45 Olivia Chaney
THEATRE TIMETABLE12.00 - 14.00 Clerkenwell Green - Bad Physics - interactive theatre company
15.00 - 17.00 St. John's Square (North) - Bad Physics - interactive theatre company
18.00 - 21.00 St. John's Square (South) - A variety of musical performances see Music Maestro
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Farmiloe Talks and Events Open or Close
TUESDAY
11.30 Tour of Bauhaus exhibition, led by curator, followed by walk to Farmiloe and Bauhaus New Horizons - The Shape of Things to Come workshop led by The Concept Lounge. To book: www.barbican.org.uk/ artgallery/event-detail asp?ID=13531
16.00 Gen Lane hosts Hogarth and Gin, by John Collins of Hogarth's House. Followed by 'Taste the botanicals', by Christoffer Hruskova, Head Chef, North Road, using Sipsmith gin botanicals to create canapes.
19.00 Gen Lane hosts Today we don't use the word Superflex - ArtReview Drink Thank Think Tank presents Mark Rappolt, editor, ArtReview, in conversation with Bjornstjerne Christiansen, Superflex
WEDNESDAY
13.00 Designing the Design Museum's Christian Louboutin Show Talk by Simon Stacey of Household on the inspiration behind designing the hottest exhibition of the year.
16.00 Design in Demand What makes a good designer business? With Mat Hunter, Design Council, Sean Sutcliffe, Benchmark, Paul de Zwart, Another Country and Anthony Dickens.
17.00 Sustainable Design How can designers truly be sustainable? With Ross Lovegrove and Morten Villiers Warren.
THURSDAY
17.00 Gastronomic Clerkenwell Designer Sebastian Bergne, food event specialist Sam Bompas, architect Piers Gough and restaurateur Christoffer Hruskova discuss Clerkenwell's pivotal culinary role.
19.00 Modus hosts a Pecha Kucha evening with 10 of the top names in the design and architecture world, sharing their ideas, projects and pictures.






