Leading commercial furniture manufacturer, Actiu, will open its London showroom doors (Seward
Street, EC1V 3PA) to designers, architects and industry professionals for Clerkenwell Design Week
2026. Actiu will host a programme of immersive workshops and talks throughout the week, inviting
visitors to experience how design and science can shape the way we feel, think and work.

Programme highlights
DESIGNING WITH COLOUR, CREATING WITH INTENTION

Introducing a partnership with John Booth, a London-
based illustrator and product designer celebrated for his

vibrant, multi-disciplinary approach. His work blends
fashion, ceramics and furniture, characterised by bold
colors and playful graphics. Booth’s joyful aesthetic has
led to high-profile collaborations with brands like Fendi
and Globetrotter.
Guests will explore the role of colour in shaping spaces
and emotions, translating ideas into their own ceramic
tiles inspired by Mediterranean design. An intimate and
creative session for architects and designers, this
hands-on workshop offers an opportunity to connect
and create.
Creative Ceramics Workshop - 16:00, 19th May

WHERE SCIENCE MEETS SPACE
Actiu will be joined by Elizabeth Nelson, a prominent
voice in the field of neuroarchitecture, focusing on how
the built environment and workplace directly influences
human biology, mental health and productivity. Her work
bridges the gap between data-driven neuroscience and
architectural design to create "healthy" buildings.
Elizabeth will be joined in conversation by Studio
Banana and Actiu, moderated by Jeremy Myerson. This
session will delve into the relationship between design
and human behaviour, combining scientific insight with
real-world applications, including the principles behind
Actiu’s upcoming showroom refurbishment. A
conversation that goes beyond design, into how spaces
make us feel.

Keynote Session - 11:30-12:45, 20th May

The “Mediterranean Lab” Concept – Showroom Refurbishment with Studio Banana
Actiu will also be offering an exclusive first look at the upcoming refurbishment of its London
showroom. Developed in partnership with international design studio Studio Banana, the vision for
28 Seward Street marks a shift from a traditional product display to a multi-layered brand experience:
the “Mediterranean Lab.” This future transformation is rooted in the principles of neuroarchitecture
and Actiu’s “Life Friendly Spaces” philosophy, aiming to create a dynamic ecosystem where science
and well-being converge with its Spanish heritage.
Visitors will be the first to explore the design drivers behind this evolution, including the “Castalla
Sky,” a central lighting installation designed to bring the circadian rhythms of the Mediterranean to
London, and a new Permeable Spatial Logic that prioritises human connection and transparency.
This teaser experience serves as a tangible manifesto for Actiu’s future, inviting the design

community to step out of the city and into a sanctuary designed to foster creativity and positive well-
being.

Notes to editors
• Guests can secure their place at any of the events via Actiu’s CDW2026 registration page
• The showroom refurbishment in partnership with Studio Banana will be completed by Q4 2026
• For more information on Actiu or to arrange a showroom appointment, please visit Actiu or
contact the UK PR team at actiu@brandpotential.com

Showroom activities – please see below for the full schedule at Actiu’s showroom
• 19 May
o 4:00pm - Workshop with John Booth: Designing with Colour, Creating with Intention
• 20 May
o 9:30am – Guided media tour with BIID
o 11:00am – Press visit and media preview at Actiu Showroom London
o 11:30am - Where Science Meets Space: in conversation with Elizabeth Nelson,
alongside Ali Ganjavian, Co-founding Partner & CEO of Studio Banana, and
representatives from Actiu, with Jeremy Myerson as moderator.

• 21 May
o 6:00pm - Closing party

About Actiu
Actiu is Spain’s leading company in the design and manufacture of furniture for corporate, contract,
healthcare and educational spaces. A family-owned business with more than 50 years of experience,
it creates solutions that make spaces both comfortable and efficient.
Its Technology Park in Castalla (Alicante) has received global certifications for sustainability and
wellness such as Level®, LEED Platinum and WELL Platinum, becoming the first industrial building in
the world to receive all three together. Its products have been recognised with international awards
including Red Dot, Design Preis, FX, Delta Awards, iF Design and Best of NeoCon.
Since 2024, Actiu has embraced Life Friendly Spaces — a commitment to conceive, design and live
in spaces that place wellbeing, sustainability, inclusion and productivity at the centre.