Clerkenwell Design Week is still going on! For those who lost its first day, don’t worry, here it is the programme for the second one, tomorrow!
o8.00
Zip ‘Hot Water’ RIBA CPD presentation by Zip‘s David Hayhurst.
09.00
Bulo Waffle Breakfast at the newly transformed showroom. Let Cathy Warwick know if you are coming along atwac@bulo.be. Until 11.00.
09.30
Altro RIBA CPD breakfast session: ‘How to reduce the risk of slipping’. This seminar coincides with the HSE’s campaign to reduce slips by education and enforcement, covering good design practice, HSE recommendations, legal obligations and new guidelines, a model for risk assessment, product selection, testing and standards. To register, e-mailrsvp@altro.com
10.00
Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- ‘Eames: The Architect and the Painter,’ by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
10.00
Figueras ‘Architectural Route of the British Medical Association’. Presentation by Neil Cooke of HOK on the restoration of the neo-classical building. To attend, contact larranz@figueras.co.uk or cmartin@figueras.co.uk
11.00
Kusch+Co Q&A session with designers of the 3000 Njord armchair, Danish duo, Scaffidi & Johansen.
Desso ‘Should health, wellness and wellbeing be key considerations in the design process?’ onoffice panel debate hosted by editor James McLaclan, with Clare Brass, leader Sustain RCA and SEED Foundation, Koen Van Eig, owner of BMA Nomique, Ludwig Cammaert, Design and Technical Development Manager at Desso. Followed by lunch.
11.00
Orangebox Smart Manufacturing – Orangebox makes things better’. Presentation by designer Gareth Banks, focusing on the dematerialisation of products, using less materials, fewer parts and fewer product miles – Do More for Less.
Haworth Workshop: ‘Living Stages – what can workplaces learn from theatre design?’ with RCA researcher Imogen Privett. To book, email Jackie.bergonzi@haworth.com (limited spaces).
Zip Presentation by Staverton design director Tony Cole and Craig Lambert from The Co-operative on the new Staverton CL clever bench. Followed by pastries and brews.
11.30
Hands ‘Veneering – an art in itself’. Presentation and workshop by Dean Harper, Manager of Exotic Veneers and Paul Reilly, CEO of Hands, presenting information on how to work with veneers, and the relevance of sustainable sourcing. Workshop giving participants the chance to veneer own design patterns as works of art that will be pressed and polished at the Hands factory. Followed by buffet lunch from 12.30.
11.45
Interface ‘The challenges and opportunities of co-innovation’. An interactive discussion hosted by David Simoes-Brown of 100% Open with Nigel Stansfield of Interface, Peter Handgruber, Bene and Roewena Preiss of Philips.
12.00
Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- ‘Eames: The Architect and the Painter,’ by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
12.00
The Gallery ‘Creative workplace design during a tough economic climate’. Presentation by Helen Parton, renowned journalist and author specializing in architecture and design.
Koleksiyon ‘Ergonomics program provides answers to greatest challenge facing management today’. Talk by Twyla Howse of ErgoSquad.
Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour – walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 13.00.
12.30
Milliken ‘The Craft of Design’. Panel discussion hosted by Grant Gibson, commentator and editor of Craft Magazine.
Desso Yoga Session. Until 13.15.
Assmann ‘How to deal with unwanted office noise’. Presentation until 13.00.
13.00
Orangebox ‘Boomers and Millennials’. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox, asking the question of how we realize a more diverse, more flexible, multi-generation workplace?
Domus Presentation and tour: ‘Porcelain Innovation_High resolution ceramic inkjet designs and sustainable materials.’
Steelcase Share the latest Steelcase research exploring the global trends that influence the Interconnected Workplace.
13.30
Assmann ‘Lighting – its contribution to office productivity’. Presentation until 14.00.
Koleksiyon ‘A new relationship with plants in the urban environment’. Presentation by Mark Laurence of Biotecture. As previous day.
14.00
Interstuhl Open design workshop led by Marta Nowicka & Co and Ideastap to design a bench to celebrate the benchmark of our collective creativity in Clerkenwell.
Thinking Ergonomix Happy Hour – walk away with a free lightweight Warrior stool! Until 15.00.
14.30
Hands ‘Veneering – an art in itself’. Presentation and workshop by Dean Harper, Manager of Exotic Veneers and Paul Reilly, CEO of Hands. As at 11.30.
Zip ‘Clever thinking in practice with Revit’. Presentation by Peter Hopkins, Clifford Tee & Gale on the latest developments with the Revit scheme.
Vitra Screening of new film on Charles and Ray Eames- ‘Eames: The Architect and the Painter,’ by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey.
15.00
Orangebox ‘Why build walls?’ Presentation by designer Mark Partridge, addressing the issue of flexibility and acoustics in open plan workspaces.
Haworth Workshop: ‘Living Stages – what can workplaces learn from theatre design?’ As 11.00. To book, emailJackie.bergonzi@haworth.com (limited spaces).
Desso Yoga Session. Until 15.45.
Koleksiyon Jamie Cullen of Genesis will present Architettura Sonora acoustic products and discuss the demands on acoustic solutions in the changing working environment.
16.00
BuzziSpace Talk by renowned Belgian designer, Alain Gilles: ‘How to collaborate in an open space whilst filtering out surrounding sound distractions’.
EFG Celebrate the London Olympics with a table tennis tournament with entertainments, cocktails and prizes to be won..
BN Office Solution Industry renowned visual artists Ximo Peris and Darren Groucott host a talk showcasing digital creative agency Crystal CG’s ground-breaking work in today’s 3D visual design and animation world. Opportunity for Q&As post talk and refreshments served throughout the evening.
Toto Cream teas and tours!
Planet Partitioning with showroom partners Clarke Rendall, Innerspace, Koehl Chairs, SmartGlassInternational. Showroom open cocktail evening and chance to win an iPad. Until 1900.
16.30
The Atkinson Group/Ocee ‘Design for better Acoustics – how design, layout and new technologies can shape the acoustic landscape of today’s workplace’. RIBA accredited CPD presentation by Mark Stevens, director of Acoustic Comfort, followed by a short talk by John Fleming on the London Re-Use Network discussing the placing of unwanted furniture to London’s charities and start-up businesses.
17.00
Fritz Hansen Hosts drinks at the B-Loose showroom to celebrate UK launch of ‘miniscule’, Fritz Hansen’s new range by renowned designer Cecilie Manz. Until 20.00.
Orangebox ‘Boomers and Millennials’. Report by Gerard Taylor of Orangebox. As 13.00.
Zip ‘Boiling Water’ RIBA CPD talk, aperitives and a chance to see Zip’s new training facility.
Forbo Party with DJ putting a spin on the theme of ‘modularity’. Invite only.
18.00
Bulo Belgium Beer Tasting Experience with 10 Guest Beers. Strictly Invite Only – if you would like to book a place, please email Cathy Warwick wac@bulo.be
Haworth Guest Lecture with Prof Jeremy Myerson of the RCA’s Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design presenting the research project ‘Living Stages: what can workplaces learn from theatre design?’ To book, emailJackie.bergonzi@haworth.com
Hands Jazz Barbeque: in assoc. with Burmatex, Exotic Veneers, J&A Café, Screen Solutions and Vescom. Admission by application or special VIP invite only. Applications can be made by email to Langton.stead@hands.co.uk or by popping into the showroom.
Milliken ‘Retro Design Crimes’. Debate hosted by Max Fraser
Domus Christian Spencer-Davies, top architectural model designer and founder of AMODELS, talks about ‘the power of creative architectural model-making, and the persuasive nature of colour and materials.’ Followed by Domus Aperitivo until 21.00. Guest list only, register online at www.domustiles.com
Zip and Staverton: Welcome to the neighbourhood party with live music, celebrity chefs and bespoke cocktails. Email s.best@zipheaters.co.uk for invite.
Toto Open house drinks. Until 21.00.
KoleksiyonArtkapsule Artists’ Talk – ‘Art for Creative Living’ Art critic Sarah Kent hosts a discussion on the contribution contemporary art makes to the modern home and workspace, and its relationship with design and architecture. With Koleksiyon Design Director Koray Malhan and artists David Ben White and Mike Stubbs, artist/designer/stylist Julie Verhoeven and artist Juan Bolivar. Email talk@artkapsule.com for invite. Official showroom opening party. Invite only.
18.30
Vitra Ed Barber and Jay Osgerby discuss the design process of the Olympic torch. Strictly invite only.
Bene In-house Street Party with Live Band ‘On The Rocks’.
Figueras WAF Launch Party 2012. Invite only.
Kusch+Co Showroom Party. Strictly invite only
We’ll wait for you!