“We aim to make furniture and accessories that are familiar and unpretentious and the simplicity of Workstead suits our aesthetic,” said Another Country founder Paul de Zwart.
Bent Wall Lamp
The collection comprises a range of chandeliers, wall and floor, table and pendant lamps.
Corner Lamp
Workstead created the lights largely to meet their own purposes, combining fixtures from old lamps to create new chandeliers.
Corner Lamp
“The collection came about very organically,” Workstead co-founder Stefanie Brechbuehler told Dezeen. “Robert, my husband and business partner, loves and collects old light fixtures and has always tinkered with them. The tinkering led to creating a fixture for our own needs, the Industrial Chandelier.”
Industrial Chandelier
The Industrial Chandelier is formed from a series of perpendicular steel rods with bulbs on the ends, which are connected with screw clasps. These can be unscrewed to rearrange the elements into different forms.
Industrial Chandelier
“One of the main focuses of our lighting is its ability to transform,” said Brechbuehler. “It can be configured in many ways to better fit the needs of the user or to be more site specific.”
Industrial Chandelier
A version of the chandelier with bent arms and cast-iron articulated joints also features in the collection.
Wall Lamp
The Brass Pendant is comprised of a disk that can rotate 360 degrees on the end of a thin vertical rod.
Wall Lamp
Mounted on two adjoining walls in the corner of a room, a bent steel element provides an armature for a cantilevered arm to create the Corner Lamp.
Floor Lamp
A crane-like profile defines the Floor Lamp, which has an adjustable arm and an elliptical shade covering the bulb. It is held steady by a heavy cast-iron base.
Floor Lamp
The Shaded table and floor lamps are held up on two vertical stems that can be moved up and down to adjust the height. Each features the same cylindrical-shaped fabric shade.
Shaded Floor Lamp
A pendant version of this design is also available and can be used to illuminate areas off-centre from its ceiling rose.
Shaded Pendant Lamp
Workstead’s collection was on show alongside pieces by Another Country at the Design Factory exhibition in the Farmiloe Building during London’s Clerkenwell Design Week, which concluded yesterday.
Dezeen promotion: new products by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and a pavilion by Studio Weave will feature at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week in London from 20 to 22 May.
This image: Tunisia Made lighting and vessels by Hend Krichen. Main image: Smith installation by Studio Weave
Highlights of the fifth annual Clerkenwell Design are set to include installations around the central London district and product launches from prominent designers and brands.
London-based Studio Weave has designed a pavilion for St John’s Square that references Clerkenwell’s craft heritage and will host a series of workshops during the event.
Mews tiles by Mutina, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Domus
Design duo Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby will showcase a new range of tiles for Domus created with Italian ceramics company Mutina.
A new line of pendant lights by Arik Levy is to be presented by Barcelona lighting manufacturer Vibia.
Skyline lamps by Örsjö
More lighting on show will include British studio Deadgood‘s metal laser-cut Marionette lamps and new a range of lights from UK brand Another Country by New York designers Workstead.
Register free online to attend Clerkenwell Design Week 2014, taking place from 20 to 22 May.
Read on for more information from the organisers:
Trend Spotting at Clerkenwell Design Week – 20-22 May 2014
At the forefront of design and innovation, Clerkenwell Design Week (20-22 May 2014) – now in its fifth year – once again plays host to a curated showcase of some of the best creative ideas from both design and architecture. The key shows, Design Factory, Platform, Detail and Additions, will present a comprehensive collection of the latest designs by leading brands from the UK and around the world. These four shows, coupled with a range of specially commissioned projects – as part of CDW Presents, firmly place Clerkenwell Design Week as a leading festival for innovations and design trends.
Derome lights by Pinch
Texture
A mix of materials, natural surfaces and tactile fabrics emerges as a key trend at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. Celebrating its 40 years of textile innovation, leading fabric brand Camira will launch its new Silk fabric, a mix of three natural fibres including flax, wool and silk. Pinch Design’s new Derome light will have its UK launch at the festival, while Swedish brand Örsjö will launch Skyline by Folkform, a new lighting collection with a pixilated effect – inspired by the architecture in Stockholm.
Architectural
Clerkenwell is renowned for its high concentration of architects, and it is only natural that this influence is reflected at Clerkenwell Design Week with architectural themed designs. Chisel & Mouse will present their scaled-down models of architecture landmarks, introducing the new Frank Lloyd Wright collection at Additions. Newcomer to the festival, Discipline will launch the sculptural Last Side Table by Max Lamb at Design Factory.
In collaboration with designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby, Domus and Italian ceramic house, Mutina will showcase a new collection of tiles – entitled Mews – by the designers at the festival. The range is inspired by the landscape, history and personality of London. Meanwhile, Barcelona based lighting manufacturer Vibia will present Wireflow, a new line of pendant lights by Arik Levy that symbolises linear and three-dimensional geometries, on the top floor at Design Factory. For CDW Presents, architecture practice Studio Weave – led by Je Ahn – has created Smith, a pavilion that pays homage to Clerkenwell’s heritage of craft making. During the festival, a series of workshops will be held in this space on St John’s Square.
Cushions by Toghal
Pattern
Floral prints and colour-popping fabrics are a key trend at Clerkenwell Design Week. Newly launched African textile specialists Toghal will exhibit at the new show Additions. Their first collection takes inspiration from the Mbuti of the Congo forest and the Yoruba from Nigeria.
Pattern enthusiasts Lewis and Wood will showcase their new wallpaper and fabric collections at Detail, while Tori Murphy – known for her geometric designs – applies soft muted colours to her British made, woven textiles, resulting in a soft and luxurious look.
Craft
Another prominent trend this year is craft – products with emphasis on the maker and materials. Young designer Hend Krichen will bring her Tunisia Made collection, a series of vessels created using Tunisia’s artisanal skills and craftsmanship, to the festival.
At Platform, new design company Tamma Design – run by Estonia born Johanna Tammsalu – will showcase its porcelain Solid Spin lamps, while The Camberwell Collective, a group of third year students and recent graduates from the BA 3-D Design course at Camberwell College of Arts, will present a selection of their latest work.
Bent wall lamp by Workstead
Woodwork
A rustic revolution, there is a growing emphasis on natural materials in furniture design. German based Vitamin Design will bring its Stool Klotz to Clerkenwell Design Week, a solid design that embraces the natural knots and formations in the wood. Meanwhile Barnby and Day will showcase hand-made furniture from their country workshop near the picturesque Hay-on-Wye, including a new handmade range using American black walnut and oak.
As part of CDW Presents, design collective Okay Studio, supported by the American Hardwood Export Council, has produced an exhibition – entitled FIVE, to celebrate the festival’s fifth edition. Inspired by five American hardwood species – tulipwood, ash, hard maple, red oak and cherry, five design teams from Okay Studio are working independently to create an eclectic mix of designs that will be on show at the Scin Gallery during the festival.
Lighting
Lighting is always a standout feature for Clerkenwell Design Week, and this year is no different with a dedicated lighting floor at Design Factory. Leading lighting experts Holloways of Ludlow, Artemide, Anglepoise, Prandina, Catellani and Smith, Studio Italia Design and ModoLuce will showcase their lighting range in the area.
A festival regular Deadgood will present its Marionette light, made from laser cut, folded sheet metal, while British design brand Another Country will launch an exclusive new range of industrial lighting by New York design studio, Workstead.
Dezeen promotion: registration is now open to attend this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week festival in central London from 20 to 22 May.
This image: +HALLE True Love Chairs. Main image: Vessel F by Samuel Wilkinson for Decode
The fifth edition of the annual design gathering will celebrate work by the high concentration of architects and designers based in Clerkenwell, along with international names.
Anglepoise Type75 Maxi Collection Graphite
During the three-day festival, design brands with showrooms in the area including Arper and Vitra will open their doors to present new collections and relaunches.
Dezeen is media partner for the event and we’ll be launching our second book, Dezeen Book of Interviews, at the festival. We’ll also present the world’s first augmented reality watch store at the Farmiloe Building, allowing users to virtually “try on” and share images of Dezeen Watch Store‘s most popular brands.
Shelltwo Chair and Stool by VW+BS for Decode
These images show a sample of products that will be on display during the festival. To find out more about events taking place and to register to attend, visit the Clerkenwell Design Week website.
Celebrating its fifth edition this year, Clerkenwell Design Week (20-22 May 2014) will showcase the latest innovations by designers and manufacturers from the UK and around the world. Set against the historic backdrop of Clerkenwell, the three-day festival will be centred upon leading design showrooms in the neighbourhood, as well as four focused exhibitions including The Design Factory, Platform, Detail and Additions. Design brands such as Magis, Dare Studio and Ginger & Jagger are amongst those that will present their latest collections at the festival for the fifth year.
Room 9 Ceramic Pendant lights by James Tattersall
The festival will once again work with established and emerging names from both design and architecture, within its Clerkenwell Presents stream, offering an array of curated features and installations stationed across Clerkenwell. Also returning to the festival this year is the Fringe, where local creative practices – from architects to branding agencies and craft studios, will host workshops and displays open to the public.
This year, design collective Okay Studio and architecture practice Studio Weave have been appointed to create projects aiming to push the boundaries of design, in terms of concepts, process and material capabilities. Working with AHEC and Equitone by Marley Eternit respectively, these design teams will create one-off experiences that the public can interact with and enjoy. Year-on-year, Clerkenwell Design Week has successfully demonstrated its unrivalled quality as a global community supported by creativity and originality. This year, the festival will continue its strong relationships with the local design showrooms, studios and galleries, promoting their latest projects in architecture and design.
Hatcham Table by Samuel Wilkinson for Decode
Following on from last year’s debut, Italian furniture manufacturer Arper will return to the festival, with a key celebration to mark its 25th anniversary. Meanwhile, the festival’s veteran Vitra will present a world-exclusive collective project – a relaunch of Ron Arad’s Tom Vac chair, 15 years after it was first launched. This iconic design will now be re-styled by selected designers and architects, and unveiled in Vitra’s showroom during the festival.
Keeping the festival fresh is essential, and this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week has introduced some exciting new names to the line-up. Sto Werkstatt, specialising in architectural cladding with a newly launched showroom and The Reclaimed Flooring Company who have created an inviting public space and workshop full of floors from all over the world. Other showrooms with big plans during the week include Brinton Carpets presenting, Deep Grid by Cristian Zuzunaga, and Scandinavian Business Seating, who will present the Red-dot Design winning Noor chair amongst other products.
The Design Factory, based at The Farmiloe Building, will play host to some of the best contemporary furniture, lighting and product design brands from UK and around the world; Case Furniture, Anglepoise, Benchmark, Decode, Another Country, Anglepoise, Henry Swanzy and Pinch are just a few of the names participating.
Clerkenwell Design Week will once again see a strong line-up of Italian brands participating this year. Leading lighting specialists Foscarini will feature an installation in the atrium and tunnel with other Italians Catellani & Smith also taking part. Newcomer to the design scene, as well as to the festival, Discipline will launch its brand new Last Side tables by Max Lamb to the UK market at the event. With its unique, architectural setting at The House of Detention, Platform will provide the perfect atmospheric backdrop for emerging young designers from around the world to exhibit their exciting new work including Johanna Tammasalu, Clivework, and James Tattersall. Celebrating fine quality and exquisite craftsmanship in the luxury sector, Detail at the Order of St John will bring together the best and most prestigious names in high-end interior design. One of the most exciting billings at Detail this year will be an exclusive collaboration between .IT_All About Design, EDRA and The Campana Brothers, entitled From Art to Design. An exhibition of The Campana Brothers’ masterpieces as well as their designs for EDRA will be unveiled by the designers themselves at Detail on 20 May. The exhibition will explore how design and production processes render “a piece of art” – a successful, commercial product. Other stunning exhibitors at Detail include NICO, C&C Milano and Christopher Jenner for Drummonds.
RBM Noor chair by Scandinavian Business Seating
New to Clerkenwell Design Week 2014, Additions will take over the Crypt on the Green at St James Church. It will be the main hub for a curated collection of small design items and home accessories, targeting retail buyers, interior designers and specifiers. The newly launched Toghal brings heritage African designs into contemporary homewares, with a focus on textiles. Similarly, Urbanara offers high-quality home textiles and accessories using the finest natural materials. Known for its architectural sculptures with a touch of playfulness, Chisel and Mouse will launch its new models at the show with London being a key inspiration. Meanwhile, Hend Krichen will bring her beautifully handcrafted vessels to the show, all of which are made using the rich artisanal skills and craftsmanship in Tunisia.
Clerkenwell and its creative community have earned a reputation for remaining at the centre of debate, pioneering activities and forward-thinking. Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 boasts an impressive line-up of speakers for its curated programme of seminars, Conversations at Clerkenwell inviting some of the best names in design and architecture to address and discuss the latest hot topics and industry issues. Already in the running are The Campana Brothers, Ron Arad, Asa Bruno, Arik Levy and Sir Peter Cook.
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