Wagstaff Interiors Group and Umbrella Furniture once again transformed their Clerkenwell showroom into a casino pit, welcoming their suppliers and manufacturers for their annual charity casino night. This year’s event raised over £27,000, supporting Waste to Wonder and Global Orphan Empowerment Academy’s Sustainability Cookery School in Gambia. Held at their London Showroom in Brewhouse Yard, Clerkenwell, the evening featured casino games, a prize raffle, and a celebration of community spirit. Funds raised will aid in equipping young Gambians with skills in sustainable cooking, agriculture, hospitality, and tourism, to foster education, future employment and food security. The evening featured an impressive…
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Launching with a passion for design and the arts, Shepherd& establishes its studios in London’s vibrant Soho and the storied 16th Arrondissement of Paris, reflecting the creative pulse of both cities style, aesthetic, and innovation. A European practice with projects stretching beyond. Founded by four creatives from the world’s most prestigious design firms, Shepherd& is a formidable collective of knowledge, experience and design intelligence. Shepherd& is unique in that its work is not defined by sectors, rather by approach, operating as an atelier rather than the industry norm which has developed into rigid categories and managed like corporations rather than…
Nowy Styl and Kusch+Co’s new Northern showroom is officially open for business! After two days of activations to welcome guests to experience the new space the Manchester-based showroom has opened its doors. This expansion strengthens the brand’s UK presence and marks a strategic response to increasing demand and market growth within the northern market. The new Northern showroom, located in the renowned St Georges house on Peter Street, represents a significant first step into the brand’s regional activation in the area. This iconic Grade II listed building, with a history dating back to the early 20th century, is nestled in…
Mute, a global manufacturer of adaptable architecture solutions, has opened its new headquarters in Warsaw, managed by Hines. Covering more than 840 m², it is the first office in Europe built entirely using a modular system that can be freely reconfigured without generating renovation waste or CO₂ emissions. Mute’s new office functions as both an operational hub and a showroom for the Mute Modular system. From conference rooms and acoustic pods to lounge areas and back-of-house facilities, the entire space has been created using Mute Modular, a fully adaptable office system that can be reassembled at any time without the…
The Journal of Biophilic Design is excited to announce the launch of the ‘Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub’ at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025: an innovative new platform that connects architects, designers, and industry professionals with verified suppliers of biophilic and sustainable materials and products. The Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub offers a unique destination for specifiers to discover responsible materials and products, while allowing suppliers to showcase their offerings. This streamlined platform brings together verified manufacturers with engaged buyers actively seeking sustainable and biophilic design solutions. A dedicated platform for the A&D community to discover and buy approved biophilic interior solutions, from…
The Journal of Biophilic Design is excited to announce the launch of the ‘Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub’ at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025: an innovative new platform that connects architects, designers, and industry professionals with verified suppliers of biophilic and sustainable materials and products. The Biophilic Design Sourcing Hub offers a unique destination for specifiers to discover responsible materials and products, while allowing suppliers to showcase their offerings. This streamlined platform brings together verified manufacturers with engaged buyers actively seeking sustainable and biophilic design solutions. A dedicated platform for the A&D community to discover and buy approved biophilic interior solutions, from…
Mute, manufacturer of adaptable office architecture, will kick off this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week with a redesigned showroom featuring its new collection of Modular Pods (part of Mute Modular system), an insightful presentation on Neurodiversity within the workplace by Piers Roberts, and a panel discussion on ‘Designing Tomorrow’s Offices: Flexibility, Sustainability, and Collaboration’ chaired by Mick Jordan Editor of Works Magazine with panellists May Fawzy of MF Design Studio, Professor Robert Schmidt III, Colin Macgadie from ForEveryday.Life and Pernille Bonser of Resonate Interiors. Mute’s revolutionary Modular Pod collection is the first flexible pod family and features 40 models in 11…
Norwegian design stole the show at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour during London Design Week this March, with activations and a dedicated pop-up ‘The Norwegian Boutique Bedroom’ curated by Hunting & Narud in partnership with leading Norwegian brands Eikund, Northern, Lundhs, Norsk Dun and Jensen Beds. The elegant installation embodied enduring comfort, quality with sustainability, which is a constant dialogue rooted in Norway’s natural materials and collaborative spirit. Representatives from Eikund, Northern, Lundhs, Norsk Dun and Jensen Beds were present throughout the week educating passersby on their product portfolio and key influences on Norwegian design. The display, located at Jensen Beds…
Once again, Workspace Design Show: An ever-expanding hub of innovation, collaboration, and industry success, brought together the best in the industry. With a record number of visitors, the show welcomed over 5000+ workplace professionals from more than 40 countries, showcasing an impressive array of 500+ innovative products, an incredible speaker programme and breathtaking features. Visitors were greeted by an immersive Entrance Feature, crafted by Sheppard Robson. This striking installation combined animated silhouettes, reflective surfaces, and natural textures, creating a playful space that emphasised well-being and sensory engagement. The Insights Lounge, designed by Ryder Interiors and sponsored by Umbrella, was a…
Taking human-centred design to the next level, Kusch+Co releases their newest line Smile, a chair series prioritising comfort, functionality and everyday joy. Inspired by the gracious curve of a smile, the backrest, seat line and handle are designed to facilitate comfort and warmth. The series is designed by brodbeck-koepp design, a Munich-based industrial design office with over 25 years of experience in the field of furniture and product design. The faces behind the company, Veronika Köpp and Stefan Brodbeck, define good design as a balanced interaction of different factors, a policy that is evident in the design of Smile. “Every…