Designjunction 2013

Designjunction 2013

Dezeen promotion: design show designjunction will take place at the Sorting Office from 19 to 22 September during London Design Festival.

Dezeen is media partner for the central London event, which will feature a curated selection of furniture and product designs by prominent brands and upcoming designers.

New this outing is lightjunction, a section of the show dedicated to lighting design, and Flash Factories that will demonstrate processes ranging from traditional craft to 3D printing.

Designjunction 2013

Pop-ups in the space are to include Jaime Oliver’s grill restaurant Barbecoa, a micro-brewery and a Chilean wine bar, plus shops including Dezeen Watch Store.

Yves Behar‘s colour-customisable Play appliance will be launched by SodaStream and a exhibition of photography by design journalist Barbara Chandler will be displayed.

Returning to the Sorting Office, New Oxford Street, for the second year, the show will be free to attend for Visa debit card holders. For more information visit the designjunction website.

Designjunction 2013

Here is some more information from the organisers:


Central London’s leading design destination

The critically acclaimed designjunction presents the third edition of its flagship London show this September during the London Design Festival.

designjunction, which last year attracted more than 17,000 visitors, will showcase the very best in furniture, lighting and product design from around the world, presenting an edited selection of leading global brands and emerging enterprises. designjunction showcases design against a stunning industrial backdrop, striking a balance between creative and commercial, while offering a much-needed alternative to the traditional trade show.

This year, designjunction returns to the centrally-located 1960s Postal Sorting Office, where a powerful line-up of renowned international brands, smaller cutting-edge labels, pop-up shops, large-scale installations, eateries, flash factories, seminars and screenings will be presented across three floors of the impressive 120,000 sq ft venue.

Top international brands take centre stage

designjunction will feature more than 150 brands – making it central London’s leading destination for contemporary design and the most important global meeting point of the Festival.

Exhibitors include: &tradition, &On Design, Alexander Purcell Rodrigues, Allermuir, Andes House, Another Country, Anwar Studio, Anglepoise, Artemide, Artifort, Assemblyroom, Atelier Areti, Baines & Fricker, Barbara Chandler, Bark Furniture, Bla Station, Bartlett’s University, Bolon, Bravo, Briggs & Cole, BSSP, Camberwell College, Carl Hansen, Castor, Cass Design, Calvalcanti, Channels, Couch Design,Cristina Vezzini, Crafts Council, Catellani & Smith, CTO Lighting, Dare Studio, David Trubridge, Derek Welsh Studio, E15, Eleanore Pritchard, Flux, Gavin Coyle/Victoria Delany, Girsberger, Helen Yardley, Innermost, International Studio, James Burleigh, Kalmar Lighting, Kaymet London, Kartell, Kriedesign, Kukka, Larusi, Laufen, Licht Im Raum, Lindsey Lang Design, Little Shed Collective, Lubna, LZF, Macallan, Made in Ratio, Melogranoblu, Modus, Montana Mobler, Morgan Furniture, Mitab, Nnuroi, Northern Lighting, Orsjo, Original BTC, Pallucco, Pengelly Studio, Poetic Lab, Pos1t1on, Prochile, Rapture & Wright, Republic of Fritz Hansen, Relay Design Agency, Rhoda Elizabeth, Rothschild & Brickers, Sharon Marston, Sibley Grove, SodaStream, Solid Floor, Sonya Winner Studio, String Furniture, Sitting Firm, Studiolav, Thelermont Hupton, The Do Shop, Thorody, tokyobike, Trainspotters, Traullit Dekor, UBS Design, Vibia, Vitamin, VW+BS, Viaduct, Wallace + Sewell, Western Trash, Wobedo Design, Woka, Woodstar, Yuhiroka Design, Zanotta, and Zero.

Since its inception 2011, designjunction has achieved global success, transporting satellite editions of the show to other destinations including Milan and more recently New York.

Designjunction 2013

Key announcements for 2013

lightjunction

designjunction is delighted to announce the launch of lightjunction – London’s first trade fair dedicated to high-end decorative lighting. lightjunction will be a carefully curated showcase of leading international lighting brands, offering beautiful, yet practical lighting designs from across the globe.

designjunction has teamed up with Cameron Peters Fine Lighting, UK based experts in specifying decorative lighting to launch this new and ambitious venture.

Peter Younie from Cameron Peters commented: “We are delighted to announce the launch of lightjunction, the first decorative lighting trade fair in the UK. The decision to collaborate with designjunction will ensure that our fine lighting show is part of the most exciting and influential venue during London Design Festival”.

lightjunction exhibitors include: &tradition, Anglepoise, Artemide, Atelier Areti, Bocci, Catellani & Smith, Castor, CTO Lighting, David Trubridge, Innermost, International Studio, Jake Dyson, Kalmar Lighting, Kartell, Licht Im Raum, LZF, Made in Ratio, Melogranoblu, Northern Lighting, Orsjo, Original BTC, Pallucco, Sharon Marston, Trainspotters, Vibia, Vitamin, Western Trash, Woka, and Zero.

Flash Factories

Part of the ground floor will be transformed into a series of interactive Flash Factories, where the processes of industrial production will be brought to life through live demonstrations from 3D printing to authentic craft making.

Brooks Saddles, Britain’s oldest saddle makers, will demonstrate the process of making their beautifully handcrafted leather saddles at designjunction. These traditional techniques have been passed down from generation to generation, maintaining their world-wide reputation for quality craftsmanship, comfort and style. Steeped in history, Brooks is a prestigious brand boasting almost 150 years of tradition and expertise.

Seminar Theatre

London-based architecture duo VoonWong+BensonSaw (VW+BS) will design the new seminar theatre, providing an inspiring backdrop for live debates and panel discussions. Curated by design critic Aidan Walker the seminar sessions will look at the relationship between design and architecture.

The gallery

Design journalist and self-taught photographer Barbara Chandler presents a major photography exhibition entitled The Joy of Design at designjunction. The Joy of Design is an archive of designer portraits taken over many years featuring renowned international figures such as Pierre Paulin, Paul Cocksedge, Bouroullec brothers and Paul Smith.

tokyobike tours

Super cool Japanese brand, tokyobike is set to make tracks this September with a series of guided bike tours across London, starting and finishing at designjunction. Riders will be shown the best design destinations by a series of experts including Duncan Riches and Max Fraser.

Retail therapy

designjunction will transform the Sorting Office into the London Design Festival’s premier retail destination with more than 30 design-led stores selling furniture, fashion, art, ceramics, glassware, books, watches and accessories.

Visitors can purchase the latest designs from an exclusive line-up of pop-up shops including Cherchbi, Clippings.com, Dezeen Watch Store, Dyke & Dean, GFSmith, Ham, Mathmos, Melin Tregwnt, Monotype, Native Union, Outline Editions and Richard Brendon/Patternity.

designjunction will also host the revered Midcentury Modern show, showcasing a strong selection of 20th Century design classics and modern collectables. All items will be available for purchase.

Designjunction 2013

A taste of things to come

Providing a feast of flavours from around the world, designjunction’s ground floor will host some of London’s finest street food eateries. A diverse menu will feature the best of British produce alongside high-quality international cuisine, including Michelin starred food offerings.

The Camden Town Bar

In celebration of their 150th Anniversary, Transport for London (TfL) are collaborating this year with Camden Town Brewery to install a micro-brewery bar at designjunction to launch brand-new collections by Fired Earth and Kirby Design. The bar will be created using Fired Earth’s new range of elegant historic tiles which are manufactured from original Underground heritage station tiles. Furniture will be produced and supplied by British brand Modus and upholstered in a selection of vibrant new textile designs by Kirby Design which have been inspired by original Underground moquette seating patterns

Barbecoa by Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver’s celebrated grill restaurant Barbecoa is setting up a temporary restaurant on the 2nd floor. Using the best British meat, top chefs will cook a selection of modern dishes using Texas pit smokers, Tandoors, Robata Grills and wood-fired ovens.

Chilean Wine Bar

Pro Chile will be sourcing the finest Chilean wines for a wine tasting experience at the show. The bar will be designed by a leading Chilean architect with furniture supplied by a host of Chilean brands.

Italian experts

La Marzocco, the leading Italian espresso machine maker, will be bringing their expert coffee machine to designjunction for a pop-up caf„, where the finest artisan coffee will be served alongside gelato by Gelupo, who will create special flavours just for designjunction. Lighting experts Artemide will be providing ambience through a selection of popular products, creating the London Design Festivals best Italian themed caf„.

Launch of the new Yves Behar SodaStream Play

SodaStream will launch the new Yves Behar designed Play at designjunction. Play is the first ever kitchen appliance that can be colour customised and will be unveiled in an interactive space at designjunction. Visitors will be able to experiment with colour and design their own machine. A variety of refreshments including sodas and cocktails will be served from the SodaStream Soda Bar, allowing the exhibition to be plastic-bottle free for the duration of the Festival.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 18 September | Press Preview 3pm – 6pm
Thursday 19 September | 10am – 8pm
Friday 20 September | 10am – 7pm
Saturday 21 September | 10am – 6pm
Sunday 22 September | 10am – 4pm
Free to attend for VISA debit card holders

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

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Dezeen Music Project: call out for new tracks to play in New York

Dezeen Music Project

Calling all musicians! Dezeen Music Project is looking for original tracks to play at new design show INTRO NY in New York next week, where we’re providing the sounds. If you’re a musician, composer, DJ or producer, we want to hear your best party music.

INTRO NY runs from 18-20 May during ICFF and NYCxDesign and we’ll be playing a selection of our favourite Dezeen Music Project tracks from 5-8pm every evening.

If you would like us to include your music in our set, all you have to do is upload your tracks to our Soundcloud account and we’ll pick out our favourites. Make sure you change the sharing settings for uploaded tracks from private to public and make them available to download.

If you don’t have a Soundcloud account you can email tracks to musicproject@dezeen.com instead.

We’re happy to feature music of all different genres, but for this event we’re looking for upbeat tracks to get people in the party spirit.

As always, we’ll publish selected tracks on our Dezeen Music Project blog and feature them in the audio player in the right-hand column of the Dezeen home page.

The copyright of any tracks submitted will remain with the artist, who will always be fully credited. See the full copyright notice here.

Dezeen Music Project is a Dezeen initiative to promote new, original music by young and upcoming musicians. Listen to all the tracks here.

INTRO NY is new furniture show organised by design agent smallpond and supported by exhibition organiser designjunction. You can find out more information here.

Dezeen Music Project at INTRO NY
379 Broome Street
New York
NY 10013

18-20 May 2013
5-8pm

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INTRO NY by designjunction

INTRO NY by designjunction

Dezeen promotion: exhibition organiser designjunction will be showcasing products by American and European brands in New York from 18 to 20 May.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Spar floor light by Jamie Mclellan for Resident

The capsule event INTRO NY will feature furniture and products by Modus, Massproductions, Very Good & Proper, Castor Design, Council, neo-utility and Resident.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Library chair by Michael Sodeau for Modus

A range of products will be sold at a pop-up shop and the Brooklyn Roasting Company will run a cafe in the courtyard.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Scissors by Anything for neo-utility

Organised by design agent smallpond, the event will run from 18 to 20 May at 379 Broome Street in the Nolita district of Manhattan – register free to attend here.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Jig Mesh chair by Chris Martin for Massproductions

Dezeen Music Project will be playing a selection of our favourite tracks at INTRO NY every evening from 5-8pm – more details coming soon.

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Read the full press release from designjunction below:


INTRO NY

The critically acclaimed designjunction is delighted to support contemporary design agent smallpond in a new and exciting project INTRO NY, set to launch during New York Design Week.

INTRO NY will be a capsule event featuring products from carefully selected design brands: Modus, Massproductions, Very Good & Proper, Castor Design, Council, neo-utility and Resident.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Index tables by Jonah Takagi for Council

INTRO NY will be a vibrant place to do business, socialise and relax within the stunning surrounds of a contemporary gallery space. The interior will be configured into a series of intimate vignettes, each representing a different brand. There will also be a pop-up retail shop allowing visitors to browse the latest design accessories and purchase unique items for their home. In the courtyard there will be an outdoor café run by Brooklyn Roasting Company and a relaxing seating area for visitors to unwind.

Located in the fashionable Nolita district, INTRO NY is set to be a must-visit destination. Brands include:

INTRO NY by designjunction
Coil lamp for Castor Design

Castor Design

Canadian brand Castor is a multidisciplinary design studio focusing on the middle ground between art and design. Established in 2006, Castor has worked on numerous interiors projects and public art commissions, as well as custom lighting and furniture designs.

Castor will launch two lighting products at INTRO NY- a steel pendant light ‘Fresnel’ and the lightweight task lamp ‘Coil Light’. Adding to their furniture collection, Castor will also launch the Tri- pod Table made from spun steel and supported by three oak legs.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Divis bench by Mike & Maaike for Council

Council

Council, an American furniture manufacturer, was born from the notion of collaboration—its collections reflect the contributions of designers from around the world. The company produces singular pieces, and aims to make each one the purest expression of its original design concept. Council’s collection is created for discerning customers who value quality, craftsmanship, authenticity, and, above all, good design.

Council will introduce several new pieces at INTRO NY – details to come.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Albert Stools and Odette Table by Massproductions

Massproductions

Massproductions was formed in Stockholm in 2009 by Swede Magnus Elebäck and Englishman Chris Martin. Massproductions set out to eliminate the barrier between designer and producer and has successfully taken control of the entire production chain in the company.

Massproductions are presenting a new chair this year, suitable for dining in restaurants and homes. Made in solid beech or oak, ‘The Waiter Chair’ is both comfortable and classic. The brand will also show their debut ‘Tio’ collection at INTRO NY, consisting of chairs and tables in steel wire produced in a computer controlled bending machine.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Meta shelving by Simon Pengelly for Modus

Modus

Founded in 2000 by Jon Powell and Ed Richardson, Modus is an award-winning British furniture manufacturer dedicated to producing the very best in contemporary international design.

Modus will present a selection of their latest products at INTRO NY including the multi-award winning shelving solution ‘Meta’, which has been redesigned since its launch in 2001 to offer greater flexibility. Also on show will be ‘Library’, a high back, compact and enveloping sofa that offers a degree of privacy and an element of noise reduction.

INTRO NY by designjunction
WOW speaker by KAKKOii for neo-utility

neo-utility | Pop-up shop

neo-utility provides brand strategies and serves as retailer, distributor and sales agent for design companies world-wide.

During INTRO NY neo-utility will set up a curated pop-up shop selling the latest design accessories from; ANYTHING, Boskke, Chick-a-Dee, General Monsters, IDEA International, KAKKOii, Landscape Products, Miller Goodman, Praxis, Urbanista, Very Good & Proper, and Y’A PAS LE FEU AU LAC.

Tom Dixon’s acclaimed ‘Eclectic’ giftware and design objects will also be available to purchase.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Hex pendant lamp by Resident Studio

Resident

Resident is a contemporary design and manufacturing company from New Zealand. Established in 2011, Resident combines an authentic blend of craft, engineering and innovation to produce a refined collection of furniture and lighting.

Resident will present a selection of their recent designs, including the ‘Segment Shade’ by Phil Cuttance. The Segment Shade is a ceramic pendant light made up of 11 different faces, each cut on a different angle to reveal a distinctive horizontal texture. Also expect to see ‘Hex’, a hexagonal shaped Pendant light constructed from Aluminium.

INTRO NY by designjunction
Croquet shelving set by Michael Marriott for Very Good & Proper

Very Good & Proper

Launched in 2008 by Canteen restaurant co-founder Patrick Clayton-Malone, Very Good & Proper design and manufacture practical, beautiful and reasonably priced products that are made to last.

Expect to see the ‘Canteen Utility Chair’, now available in a pallet of new frame colours. This contemporary interpretation of the post-war school chair is sold internationally, featuring in Sweden’s Museum of Modern Art, Facebook’s new headquarters and at the BBC meeting rooms. Also on show will be Michael Marriot’s oak and stainless steel ‘Croquet Shelving’, plus the brands classics ‘Canteen Stool’ and ‘VG&P Pendant’.

Opening Hours

Press Breakfast Saturday 18 May: 10am – 12pm
Saturday 18 May: 12pm – 6pm
Sunday 19 May: 10am – 8pm
Monday 20 May: 10am – 8pm

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

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Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Dezeen promotion: designjunction has announced a list of exhibitors for EDIT, taking place in the Brera design district of Milan next month.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: No Early Birds collection by Per Söderberg
Top: Kiki stool by Patricia Urquiola for Mabeo

Established at London Design Festival, designjunction will bring a curated selection of brands, workshops, installations and pop-up shops to the La Pelota venue, Via Palermo 20121, Milan.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Material pendant lamps by Nevvvorks

Brands including Modus, Ercol and Mabeo will present work by designers such as Patricia Urquiola, Arik Levy, Luca Nichetto and PearsonLloyd.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: work by the Polish Institute

EDIT has a few exhibitor spaces left, so click here if you are interested in participating. Find out more about the event in our previous annoucement or on the designjunction website.

Here is some more information from the organisers:


9 – 14 April 2013 – designjunction announces the stellar line-up of brands for EDIT at the Salone del Mobile

Having firmly established itself as the largest destination for contemporary interior design and culture at the London Design Festival, the critically acclaimed designjunction is set to transport an edited version of the show to Milan for the world’s largest furniture fair.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Geta sofa by Arik Levy for Modus

EDIT by designjunction will be a major exhibition for global design, featuring more than 25 brands in the renowned La Pelota venue. Exhibitors include: Modus, Extremis, No Early Birds/Per Soderberg, Channels, Mabeo Furniture, Ercol, Feliz, Innermost, Nevvvorks, Material Lab, Atelier Areti, Case, Utility & Utopia, Vessel Gallery, Sefar, Tokio, Christopher Farr, designlink.pl, Bent Hansen, Forza Tappeti exhibition, Kalmar Lighting, Massless, Brose & Fogali and tokyobikes.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: vessels by Utopia & Utility

Here are just some of the highlights to look out for:

No Early Birds/Per Soderberg

No Early Birds is a timeless design collection designed and produced by Per Söderberg.
The collection uses a limited set of parts to create a full range of products (pictured above). The powder coated metal cross-leg is the main feature of the No Early Birds collection – architectural in its appearance it almost carries the other structures on its shoulders.

Thoughtful detail and easy assembly have been applied to the collection. The metal joins are functional, visible and elegant. The collection is entirely made in Sweden using quality material and eco-friendly production. The full furniture collection will be exhibited in Milan alongside a new home accessories range including a candelabra and solid brass dishes.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: bicycle by Tokyobike

Channels

Established in 1995 by Samuel Chan, Channels is a modern British design company with a focus on simple design and traditional craftsmanship. It is best known for the high quality of its products and its design integrity, with all products made in Shropshire in the UK.

Channels’ will launch a new lighting collection by Samuel Chan – handcrafted entirely from wood – adding to the Finnieston collection which launched in September. The range now includes the Finnieston Wall Lamp, Finnieston Bookcase and Tripod Tables.

Channels will also be launching a trio of pendant lights called Three Wise Men. The tactile round forms are made from solid wood and outstanding examples of how Samuel Chan combines new design with contemporary wood craft.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Balustrade vases by Simon Moore

designlink.pl – the exhibition and guide on Polish Design

The second edition of Designlink.pl will celebrate the best Polish design over the past year from ideas, products, places and people through a carefully curated exhibition and printed publication. From extraordinary weaving structures, technology for the future, fiberglass organic forms that pioneered design innovation in the 60s, ceramic tradition revived and a little taste of poetry will demonstrate the importance of Polish design.

The exhibition will be organised by the Creative Project Foundation in partnership with Adam Mickiewicz Institute, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Poland.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Two Spheres light by Atelier Areti

Nevvvorks

Nevvvorks is an exciting new Danish lighting and furniture brand with a passion for craft and imagination translated into great design. The collection focuses on the functional aspect of design combined with Nevvvorks fascination for new materials.

Material Pendant by Noergaard and Kechayas (pictured above) uses a variety of material across one shape including cork, stone, and wood. Also forming part of the collection is Gear candle holder by Rikke Frost which has an industrial quality and is available in different finishes as well as the Keel tables which are simple and easy to assemble.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Camerino Valet Stand by Brose and Fogale

Modus

Adding to their extensive collection, leading British furniture brand Modus will debut a series of new projects with Arik Levy, Shin Azumi, PearsonLloyd, Jonathan Prestwich, Pengelly Design and Michael Sodeau.

Modus will also be collaborating with Apartment 58 to recreate a pop-up version of their global members club in Milan. The VIP lounge at EDIT by designjunction will be fully furnished by Modus and will be a place to socialise, relax or work within a comfortable home-from-home environment.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Finnieston tripod tables by Samuel Chan For Channels

Mabeo Furniture

Mabeo is an award-winning brand from Botswana, Africa which focuses on craftsmanship, sustainability, culture, natural materials, people and design. Mabeo’s aim is to merge the African craftsperson’s perspective and traditional African culture with a desire for refined modernity.

In collaboration with designers such as Patrica Urquiola, Claesson Koivisto Rune, Garth Roberts and Luca Nichetto, Mabeo has been successfully delivering international projects in the hospitality, residential and commercial sectors since 2009.

The product selection for Milan will include: Meradi Cabinet by Garth Roberts, Kika stools by Patricia Urquiola (pictured above), Thusi Clothing Valet by Studio Nio to name a few.

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: Mantis Desk by Sam Wilkinson for Case

Atelier Areti

The talented design duo Atelier Areti create objects of exceptional quality, both design and material wise. Since launching their design studio in 2008 they have worked closely with master craftsmen and manufacturers in Germany and Sweden.

Look out for beautiful wall lights, lights in the shape of birds and exquisite floor lamps. New product launches include: Squares, Up Down Pendants, Marguerite, Circle + Sphere Pendants and Leaf Wall light.

EDIT by designjunction has a limited number of spaces available.
To apply contact Deborah Spencer: deborah@spencerprojects.co.uk

Exhibitors announced for EDIT by designjunction

Above: lighting by Kalmar Werkstätten

Opening hours

Tuesday 9 April: 4pm – 7pm – press preview

Wednesday 10 April: 10am – 8pm
Thursday 11 April: 10am – 8pm
Friday 12 April: 10am – 10pm – late night opening
Saturday 13 April: 10am – 7pm
Sunday 14 April: 10am – 4pm

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

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EDIT by designjunction in Milan

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

Dezeen promotion: there is still chance to exhibit at EDIT by designjunction, which will take place from 8 to 14 April during the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

Established at London Design Festival, designjunction will bring a curated selection of brands, workshops, installations and pop-up shops to Milan. Thirty international brands will exhibit at the La Pelota venue, Via Palermo 20121, in the Brera design district of Milan.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

Dezeen are media partners with designjunction and details of our involvement will follow soon. Find out more about the event on the designjunction website. London member’s club Apartment 58 will be recreated as a pop-up VIP lounge, plus coffee and ice cream will be provided in the courtyard of the venue by Italian brand La Marzocco.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

EDIT has a few exhibitor spaces left, so click here if you are interested in participating.

EDIT by designjunction in Milan

The event will be an edited version of last year’s showcase at London Design Festival, which featured fabric lamps and curled chairs by Benjamin Hubert, plus vases made from assorted materials.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

Above images show the venue in Milan and designs for the VIP lounge, and photos below were taken during designjunction at London Design Festival 2012.

Here is some more information from the organisers:


designjunction presents: EDIT
8–14 April 2013/ Salone Internazionale del Mobile

EDIT by designjunction at La Pelota |10 Via Palermo | Milan

Having firmly established itself as the largest destination for contemporary interior design and culture at the London Design Festival, the critically acclaimed designjunction is set to transport an edited version of the show to Milan for the world’s largest furniture fair.

EDIT by designjunction will be a carefully curated show, featuring a powerful mix of international brands with a focus on high-quality authentic design. Leading global enterprises are set to launch new product lines alongside smaller cutting-edge labels, installations, pop-up shops and eateries, combining creativity, culture and design in one central location.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

The exhibition will be set within the striking La Pelota venue, a renowned space which over the years has staged some of the most creative and inspiring events in Italy. Spread across the entire venue, the historic former sports arena, with its imposing high ceilings, will provide a spectacular backdrop for exhibitors to present their work. Positioned in the heart of the Brera design district, La Pelota is the perfect location to continue designjunction’s growing reputation for presenting world-class design in an urban, industrial environment.

Deborah Spencer, designjunction’s event director said “Milan is the most important meeting place for global design, attracting 300,000 visitors to the city each year. Taking the event to Milan positions designjunction at the heart of the design industry and on an international platform”

EDIT by designjunction is set to be a major destination presenting over 30 brands in one central location next to all the major showrooms, galleries and event spaces in central Milan.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

The visual concept will be overseen by Michael Sodeau the creative director for the show. Michael said: “We want to create an impact. This year we will be working with Sefar to create a visually striking display using large sheets of woven aluminium material hung from a great height and layered to create a sense of depth across the space. This lightweight material will act as a visual divider between the stand spaces, while at the same time creating something incredibly eye-catching.”

designjunction will collaborate with Apartment 58 to recreate their private members club in London, which opens this month. Apartment 58’s pop-up VIP lounge, which will be fully furnished by leading British manufacturer Modus, will be a place to socialise, relax or work within a comfortable domestic setting. Modus will provide new, bespoke and existing products from their range to recreate a home-from-home environment. The interior, designed by Michael Sodeau will combine contemporary furniture pieces with mid-century design classics and limited edition works of art. The VIP lounge will also house a dedicated media centre.

In the courtyard area La Marzocco, the leading Italian espresso machine maker, will be bringing their expert coffee and ice-cream parlour to the show. La Marzocco, who have earned a worldwide reputation for making beautiful crafted and uniquely designed espresso machines, will be demonstrating the finest artisan coffee Italy has to offer. A curated exhibition of leading rug companies will also be presented in the outdoor courtyard and housed within a purpose-built architectural structure.

EDIT by designjunction at Salone Internazionale del Mobile

Opening hours:
Tuesday 9 April: 4pm – 7pm – press preview

Wednesday 10 April 10am – 8pm
Thursday 11 April 10am – 8pm
Friday 12 April 10am – 10pm – late night opening
Saturday 13 April 10am – 7pm
Sunday 14 April 10am – 4pm

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

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PechaKucha at designjunction

PechaKucha at designjunction

London Design Festival: designers Lee Broom and Jason Bruges are among the ten speakers taking part in the designjunction PechaKucha tonight, with a live DJ set from Dezeen Music Project afterwards.

PechaKucha at designjunction

The event will start at 7:30pm at The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1, where you can find one of our Dezeen Watch Store pop-ups at stand B6. Entrance is free but please register in advance.

PechaKucha at designjunction

The full list of speakers includes:

» Lee Broom
» Ben Rousseau
» William Hall
» Anthony Burrill
» Moritz Waldemeyer
» Amos Marchant
» Jason Bruges
» Giles Miller
» Joe Doucet
» Andrew Stafford

Deriving its name from the Japanese term for the sound of ‘chit chat’, PechaKucha was devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture, and consists of a series of presentations where each participant shows 20 images for 20 seconds.

PechaKucha at designjunction

Drinks will be served after the talks and Dezeen Music Project will be on the decks until 10pm. Dezeen Music Project is an initiative to promote new, original music by young and upcoming musicians – listen to the tracks we’ve featured.

PechaKucha at designjunction

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk

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Designjunction 2012 – call for exhibitors


Dezeen Wire:
design show Designjunction 2012 will take place at the Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1 from 19 to 23 September during the London Design Festival and the organisers are now accepting applications from exhibitors.

Designjunction 2012 calls for exhibitors

Above: the Sorting Office

The organisers of earlier shows Designjunction and The Tramshed will join forces to take over the 1960s building.

Designjunction 2012 calls for exhibitors

Above: the Sorting Office

Confirmed exhibitors so far include Studioilse, Autoban, Matthew Hilton, Modus, Pinch, Innermost and Benjamin Hubert.

Designjunction 2012 calls for exhibitors

Above: Designjunction 2011

If you are interested in exhibiting email info@thedesignjunction.co.uk

Designjunction 2012 calls for exhibitors

Above: The Tramshed 2011

See all our previous stories about Designjunction 2011 here and all our stories about the Tramshed 2011 here.

Designjunction 2012 calls for exhibitors

Above: The Tramshed 2011

Here are some more details from Designjunction’s organisers:


Designjunction 2012 joins forces with the Tramshed

Designjunction promises to be the most spectacular show at The London Design Festival in September 2012

19 – 23 September 2012
Address: designjunction at The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1
Times: Open daily 11am – 7pm | Free to attend

Designjunction will take the London Design Festival 2012 by storm in September when it joins forces with The Tramshed into its new expansive venue in the centre of London. The showcase, which last year attracted 6,500 visitors, will be an even more vibrant design destination bringing together a carefully curated selection of leading global brands and smaller cutting-edge enterprises.

The old Sorting Office, a former 1960s building on New Oxford Street, usually plays host to high-profile fashion shows, art exhibitions, and music events, but will now provide the perfect backdrop for a spectacular design event. Moving away from the traditional trade show environment, the venue offers an exciting yet uniquely relaxed atmosphere for visitors to engage and connect with design. designjunction is set to be the highlight of this year’s London Design Festival. With an impressive 160,000 sq. ft. of space over four floors, it’s the largest non-purpose built event space participating in the Festival and is easily accessible from all parts of the city.

The ground floor of the Sorting Office will be devoted to large-scale installation based work. It will also be home to a series of captivating talks, debates and decadent gourmet pleasures, transforming the space into a vibrant place for design, culture and entertainment. It will be London Design Festival’s late night destination of choice with live DJs and an irrepressible party atmosphere.

Seminal British designer, Michael Sodeau will once again art direct the communal areas of the show and design the temporary pop-up eateries, while individual brands will have the space to reflect their own creative ideas and vision. One of the focal points of the exhibition will be a unique and interactive installation by Turkey’s leading architectural, interior and product design studio, Autoban.

designjunction director Deborah Spencer said: “I was heavily involved with the Tramshed in its inaugural year in 2010 and worked on designjunction last year, so it seems fitting for me to bring both of these events together for a powerful, collaborative show in 2012.”

Luis De Oliveira, founding director of De La Espada added: “We enjoyed two incredibly successful years at The Tramshed, and joining forces with designjunction feels like the next step in the show’s evolution. Teaming up with designjunction will allow us to evolve our own design show, while maintaining the core values: authenticity, creativity, and innovation.”

Exhibitors already confirmed include Modus, Bocci, Matthew Hilton, Zanotta, Studioilse, Autoban, Bolon, Anglepoise, Benjamin Hubert, Hitch Mylius, James Burleigh, Søren Rose Studio, Chorus, Resident, Pinch, Innermost, Channels, Leif.designpark, Beau McClellan, Charlene Mullen, De La Espada and Benchmark. Further collaborations are set to be announced in due course.

Visitors to designjunction 2012 can expect a true lifestyle experience so make a note in your diaries now.

Brands who would like to take a stand at the show can apply now!

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StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian SQ

These screens made of sticks covered in Velcro by designers Kawamura-Ganjavian will be used to divide exhibition stands at Designjunction in Milan next month.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

Called StickingSticks, the product was designed in collaboration with hook-and-loop fastening company Velcro and is now being developed by British design brand Modus.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

Designjunction will take place 12-17 April as part of Tortona Design Week and will showcase British designers and manufacturers.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

Here’s a little more information and a movie about the product from Designjunction:


Brand new stickingsticks will feature throughout the space to create a striking environment.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

Stickingsticks is a modular partition system, currently being developed by Modus, consisting of a kit of different length tubes wrapped in strips of Velcro.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

The products flexibility allows the tubes to connect through the use of Velcro making it quick and easy to create room divisions.

StickingSticks by Kawamura-Ganjavian

Stickingsticks is designed in collaboration with Velcro and will pre launch in Milan with Modus and Designjunction.


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