Discover the highlights that marked the 16th edition of the London Design Festival
The international event, which brings together institutions from several important cities in the design market, took place between September 15th and 23rd
By Evelyn Nogueira
Submitted at Sep 25, 2018, 5:19 PM
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Matter of Stuff - Kings Cross. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, material company Matter of Stuff presents results from the Fenman House residency, as well as pieces from brands such as Bocci and CC Tapis.
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Espasso - 186 Franklin St. Design pieces by Carlos Motta are launched at the ESPASSO+Motta exhibition. CJ1 is the name of the first exclusive line, developed by Atelier Carlos Motta. The pieces are: dining chair, dining table, sofa, coffee table, armchair and dining chair with arm.
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02/19 -
The Power of the Archive - Renzo Piano Building Workshop. A film by Francesca Molteni, curated by Fulvio Irace and the Fondazione Renzo Piano is produced by Muse. UniFor, a Molteni group company, designs and produces solutions for contemporary offices in partnership with the Museum, renewing its support for projects that foster debates on contemporary architecture.
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Lema. This year, Lema products are enhanced with iconic fabrics from the English brand Osborne & Little. The pieces include chairs, sofas and armchairs designed by important names in the market, such as David Lopez Quincoces, Gordon Guillaumier, Chiara Andreatti and Francesco Rota. During the festival, the store's new layout will also be presented, with a selection of the latest products.
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Mind Pilot - Design Museum. The installation brings the Design Museum to life with an interactive installation called Mind Pilot. Visitors to the museum have the opportunity to pilot a hot air balloon using the power and focus of their minds.
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05/19 -
Moooi. Just like at Milan Design Week, Moooi celebrates the diversity of nature with a new collection of fabrics, leathers, wall coverings and carpets that pay homage to extinct animals. The pieces include lamps, tables, table lamps and sofas.
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06/19 -
Laviani - London Art Glass. This year, Londonart created a collection of wallpapers for bathrooms, shower enclosures and kitchens. The experience goes beyond what we traditionally see in the material. The work is a collaboration between Francisco Laviani and the brand, thinking about styling and personalizing more intimate environments.
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07/19 -
Ready Made Go - Ace Hotel. One of the favorites of the London Design Festival features design pieces developed by local designers. After the LDF, the pieces remain at the hotel and are used by guests throughout the year.
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08/19 -
London Design Biennale - Somerset House. The London Design Biennale coincides with the LDF date this year. Designers from six continents were invited to respond to the theme "Emotional States". The photo shows the chosen work, which questions how design affects all aspects of your life.
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Invisible Threads - Aram Gallery. Developed by Uruguayan designer Matteo Fogale, this exhibition is the result of the professional's immersion in the Museo Casa Vilamajó. Inspired by sketches drawn by Julio Vilamajó, he brought the drawings to life and transformed them into products created with local materials.
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10/19 -
The Glass Shop - 103 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch. The brand OAO Works is presenting its first pop-up store, where its glass collection will be sold. Visitors will be able to choose from a wide range of sizes and colours during the event. The result is a visual treat.
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11/19 -
Sisal Sanctum - Citizen M Hotel, Shoreditch. Mexican designer Fernando Laposse transforms the entrance to CitizenM's Shoreditch hotel into a protected area with giant guardians made of sisal.
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12/19 -
Designjunction. The installation and talks promote the importance of trusting the work of young professionals, regardless of their background, who should be given the opportunity and support necessary to be treated with respect and fairness.
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13/19 -
London Design Fair - Old Truman Brewery, Spitalfields. The four-day design fair brings together 550 exhibitors from 36 different countries, with independent designers, established brands, foreign pavilions, partnerships and exhibitions. This year, exhibitions by Dutch Sutff and Cræftiga are dedicated to the material of the year: plastic.
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14/19 -
PlasticScene - Gasholder 10, Kings Cross. James Shaw and Laura Houseley curate the exhibition which is dedicated to plastic - the festival's Material of the Year. The focus is on how plastic waste is used by professionals in LDF, and how we need to rethink its use in the future.
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Installation at the Victoria and Albert Museum - South Kensington. Every year the museum puts on an installation featuring some of the biggest names in the industry. In this one, Henrik Vibskov, Pentagram, Michael Anastassiades, Arvo Pärt and Beatie Wolfe.
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ELECTROANALOGUE - Tom Dixon. Tom Dixon's new headquarters at Coal features the brand's gallery, reception, store, office, factories and restaurant transformed into exhibition spaces featuring a variety of digital interpretations.
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17/19 -
Mono. With furniture and fabrics by Bethan Laura Wood, presented for the first time at Milan Design Week, creativity is at the heart of the exhibition. The color palette is inspired by the warm tones of Mexico. New fabrics, furniture and rugs are the brand's focus.
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18/19 -
Matter of Stuff - Kings Cross. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick, materials company Matter of Stuff presents results from the Fenman House residency, as well as pieces from brands such as Bocci and CC Tapis.
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19/19 -
Cappellini - Jasper Morrison. Capellini's 30 years of successful products are the driving force behind Jasper Morrison. This is another year of the partnership between the London designer and Giulio Cappellini. In the photo, the armchairs and sofa are part of the work.
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The nine-day event brought together an intense program, ranging from large installations spread across the city to launches in showrooms. To organize and help enthusiasts follow the 16th edition of the exhibition, the city was divided into 10 design districts, namely: Bankside, Brompton, Clerkenwell, Fitzrovia, Marylebone, Mayfair, Pimlico Road, Regent Street and St James's, Shoreditch Design Triangle , Victoria Connections and West Kensington. Check out the highlights from this edition in the gallery above! [April-see-also]W3siaWQiOjY4MTIwLCJ0aXRsZSI6Ik5hdHVyZXphIGUgaWx1bWluYSYjeEU3OyYjeEUzO28gY3JpYW0gdW5pdmVyc28gbSYjeEUxO2dpY28gZW0gaW5zdGFsYSYjeEU3OyYjeEUzO2 8gbmEgSXQmI3hFMTtsaWEifSx7ImlkIjo2NzY3MiwidGl0bGUiOiJGbGFnc2hpcCBTdG9yZSBkYSB CdXJiZXJyeSwgZW0gTG9uZHJlcywgZ2FuaGEgcmVwYWdpbmEmI3hFNzsmI3hFMztvIn0seyJ pZCI6N jc0NDksInRpdGxlIjoiQ29uZmlyYSBvcyBkZXN0YXF1ZXMgZGEgOCYjeEFBOyBlZGkmI3hFNzsmI3hFMztvIGRhIFBhcmlzIERlc2lnbiBXZWVrISJ9XQ==[/abril-see-also]
