Focus/17: Event Programme

design vision and influence at one event

FOCUS/17 AT DESIGN CENTRE

CHELSEA HARBOUR

THE EVENT

PROGRAMME

TRADE PREVIEW 17 – 19 September ALL WELCOME 20 – 22 September FREE ENTRY 10am – 6pm

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Welcome to Focus/17, our vibrant event that brings the design world together at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.

There’s an incredible line-up this year, with 120 exhibitors and more than 100 immersive experiences, plus imaginative pop-ups, bespoke installations and tempting food and drink.

Sharing ideas and generating a deeper understanding of design are at the heart of it all, from our Access All Areas showroom events to workshops, discovery tours and our acclaimed Conversations in Design talks series.

Come here to mingle with influencers, talented designers, emerging innovators and luxury brands; this wealth of experience is extraordinary, and what’s more, it’s a free resource for every visitor. Focus/17 is also a Design Destination at the London Design Festival, connecting us with even more talent across the city.

For many visitors this will be the first chance to explore some of the wealth of new showrooms in the newly expanded Design Centre East and beyond. Further growth is on the horizon, with a landmark building project that will cement the sense of community that is already one of our greatest strengths.

The future looks bright, but for now, please enjoy the dynamic spectacle of more than 600 brands coming together as one to celebrate unforgettable design. We look forward to seeing you all.

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Claire German Managing Director Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour

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CONTENTS Sunday 3 Monday 19 Tuesday 55 Wednesday 91

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Thursday 115 Friday 129 Eat & drink

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Installations 145

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10am – 2pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

10am – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

COFFEE WITH KOHRO Altfield Third Floor, South Dome Join the team in the Design Space pop-up showroom for coffee and delicious Italian treats to welcome fabric brand Kohro to the Altfield family. Specialising in double-width fabrics, this editor and manufacturer from Italy fuses nature, art, design, craftsmanship and technology, creating quality products for the interiors market.

NEW COLLECTION REVEALED Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes As part of the new collection, Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki to create &Objects for Porta Romana. To give the launch an extra fizz, they have commissioned Martin Brudnizki and &Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes to style the showroom and design dazzling new windows. Visit the showroom to view their creative efforts and the new collection, Stillness.

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10am – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

10.30am – 11.30am & 3pm – 4pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

A RUG FOR YOU RETURNS Stark Carpet Third Floor, South Dome Design and win your dream rug. Renowned for crafting bold custom designs and handmade rugs, Stark is inviting entrants to beat them at their own game. To enter, simply get creative with your colour palette. One winner will be chosen to have their dream design woven into reality, with a bespoke handmade Stark creation in any colour and size up to 2m x 3m.

WELLBEING IN WORK & AT HOME C & C Milano First Floor, Design Centre East With the daily demands of deadlines and stress, come and experience the greatest luxury – time for yourself to relax and unwind. HumbleFit will be holding massage sessions, surrounded by the understated elegance of C&C Milano.

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10.30am – 11.30am ACCESS ALL AREAS

11.30am – 12pm & 3pm – 3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

SUNDAY BRUNCH Espresso Design Second Floor, Design Centre East Enjoy Sunday brunch with fresh coffee and white chocolate pancakes cooked on the latest Bora appliances.

STYLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: THE ALCHEMY OF COLOUR BY ZOFFANY Style Library First Floor, South Dome Delve into the transformative power of colour as Peter Gomez takes us on the journey of how Zoffany set up its Alchemist studio to distil colour back to its purest form.

Get a sneak peek of the new paint colours launching in October.

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11.30am – 12.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN GLOBAL DESIGN – A PAINTERLY APPROACH Hosted by Homes & Gardens TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East For anyone interested in pattern, palette and scale, gain fascinating insights in to how legendary American designer Madeline Weinrib moved from being a painter to creating a look that is recognisable around the world.

In conversation with editor in chief Deborah Barker, she reveals her global influences, love of textiles and carpets, and discusses her remarkable visual vocabulary that challenges the boundaries between art and design.

Discover how she translates a sophisticated, signature style into both her own products and those she collaborates on.

Followed by drinks in the Savoir Beds showroom.

Book ticket: £10

2pm – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS KNURLING & METALWORK FOR DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS Remains Lighting Fourth Floor, Design Centre East Brooklyn-based Remains Lighting has a distinct vocabulary of forms, thanks to a variety of production methods. This discussion will focus on a few of the most compelling techniques: hand-blown or moulded glass; cast or turned metalwork; knurling (creating rhythmic lines and patterns on to metal) and other artisan finishes.

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2pm – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

2.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

FOCUS ON FINISH Julian Chichester Ground Floor, Centre Dome Julian Chichester has been at the forefront of introducing new and unusual materials into the interiors market for some time. The designs are instantly recognisable, brought to life with a bold mix of textures and materials. Join the team for drinks and nibbles in the new showroom for an enlightening discussion on the techniques they use to achieve that dramatic, eclectic look.

BACK TO THE FUTURE Evitavonni Second Floor, South Dome How does the past inform the way we decorate today? At this panel discussion, hosted by Kate Erwich in the Evitavonni showroom, leading designers Laura Hammett, Sophie Paterson, Marie Soliman of Lawson Robb and Fleur Rossdale discuss where the home is headed and whether certain periods from the past are shaping the current state of design. Moderated by Sophia Salaman of The World of Interiors.

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2.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

2.30pm DISCOVERY TOUR

THE ART OF PASSEMENTERIE Turnell & Gigon at Home Ground Floor, North Dome Matthew Gomez, managing director of Turnell & Gigon, presents a film revealing the extraordinary art of passementerie. Watch skilled craftsmanship passed down through generations produce intricate tie-backs with poms and hand-knotted flowers, as well as the incredible skill of cord making.

Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

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3pm – 4pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN CREATING AN ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY Hosted by Country Life TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East As architecture, garden design and interior design evolve – along with the demands of a new generation of clients and the impact of environmental concerns – so too the English country house is changing rapidly. Níall McLaughlin, founder of Níall McLaughlin Architects, renowned landscape architect Kim Wilkie and Audrey Carden of leading interior design practice Carden Cunietti discuss the changing face of architecture and design, in a decade that has been described as a new ‘golden age of the English country house’. Chaired by interiors editor Giles Kime. Book ticket: £10 16

4.30pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP Experience Tea with Jing Sensory Salon Third Floor, Design Centre East Join an expert masterclass with Jing, tea partner of choice to more than 80 Michelin-starred restaurants. Focusing on three authentic Chinese teas – a white, a green and an oolong tea – experience a tasting that is as delicious as it is uplifting. With China considered the true home of tea, learn how mastery, provenance and ancient ceremony are translated for today.

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10am – 2pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

COLONY’S CLASSICS Colony Second Floor, Centre Dome Join Gabriele Roscioli and the team for a healthy breakfast and a trip through some of Colony’s best classics as well as an introduction to the new collection.

COFFEE WITH KOHRO Altfield Design Space, Third Floor, South Dome Join the team in the pop-up showroom for coffee and delicious Italian treats to welcome fabric brand Kohro to the Altfield family. Specialising in double-width fabrics, this editor and manufacturer from Italy fuses nature, art, design, craftsmanship and technology, creating quality products for the interiors market.

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10am – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

10am – 3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

CARVE A TILE WORKSHOP Artisans of Devizes Third Floor, Design Centre East De-stress and experience the tile makers’ art by carving your own relief tile in raw clay. Once completed, it will be returned to the potter to be cured and glazed, and sent back to you as your own bespoke creation. Artisans of Devizes has been inspiring designers and architects for more than 25 years with its diverse range of tiles in imaginative patterns and hues, and also accepts bespoke commissions. Subject to availability.

TAKE THE PERENNIALS CHALLENGE – TRY TO MAKE A MESS ON ITS FABRICS Sutherland Perennials Studio Second Floor, North Dome Test Perennials luxury performance fabrics at an interactive workshop. A series of ‘mess stations’ will be ready for you to throw bleach, wine, coffee and ketchup on luxury fabrics. Clean it off and see the ultimate performance of Perennials fabrics for yourself.

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10am – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

11am – 12pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

A RUG FOR YOU RETURNS Stark Carpet Third Floor, South Dome Design and win your dream rug. Renowned for crafting bold custom designs and handmade rugs, Stark is inviting entrants to beat them at their own game. To enter, simply get creative with your colour palette. One winner will be chosen to have their dream design woven into reality, with a bespoke handmade Stark creation in any colour and size up to 2m x 3m.

MEET THE DESIGNER: DANIEL HOPWOOD Front Rugs Second Floor, South Dome Daniel Hopwood of Studio Hopwood talks about the photorealistic flooring trend and shows how to use Front’s new bespoke rugs – designed by Jan Kath, Zoë Luyendijk and Michaela Schleypen – in interior projects.

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11.30am ACCESS ALL AREAS

11.30am ACCESS ALL AREAS

MEET THE DESIGNER: MARIE-LISE FÉRY Poliform, Ground Floor, South Dome Get better acquainted with the creative force that is designer Marie-Lise Féry, owner of Magic Circus lighting.

Magic Circus Editions is the natural extension of Féry’s passions, travels and encounters: she loves the idea that beautiful pieces can be enjoyed day and night, and that her designs can reinvent themselves when positioned where least expected. The Poliform showroom is the perfect place to gain a better understanding as to why lighting creates the atmospheric magic integral to any successful interior.

CELEBRATING TRADITION & INNOVATION: FROM TEXTILE TO FURNITURE Rubelli/Donghia Ground Floor, Design Centre East Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli and Rosita Pennati discuss Rubelli Casa, which marks Rubelli Group’s formal entry into the world of furniture. Discover the collection, which celebrates the company’s heritage and looks to the future by incorporating fresh design and new materials.

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11.30am – 12pm & 3pm – 3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

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STYLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE HARLEQUIN STUDIO Style Library First Floor, South Dome The avant-garde has always inspired the Harlequin studio and, for her latest collection, designer Becky Brown has keyed into the concept of ‘architectural fashion’. Come and meet Becky as she demonstrates how the Entity collection came about from concept to creation.

LIZZO LEGEND LAUNCH Lizzo Ground Floor, Centre Dome Join Lizzo CEO Jose Angel Climent for drinks and a presentation of a new wallpaper collection, Legend.

Launching at Focus/17, this is its first UK presentation, which sees the continuation of the brand’s collaboration with abstract painter Elena Carozzi. Discover the inspiration behind the collection, from initial moodboards to final designs.

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12pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

12pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

NEW COLLECTION RECEPTION Houlès Second Floor, South Dome Drinks and petits fours will be served at this showcase of new fabrics. Discover two new upholstery fabrics, Inca and Indiana: both incorporate FireGuard stain free technology, which will be demonstrated during the day.

THE BIG BLUE – COLLECTION PREVIEW AND COCKTAILS Whistler Leather Second Floor, South Dome Join the team for an inkwell martini and a dive into ‘The Big Blue’. Whistler Leather’s striking new collections are presented with a focus on the classic, vibrant shade of indigo: explore an extraordinary breadth of textures and finishes, from woven leathers to stingray, hair-on-hide and nubuck.

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12.30pm – 2.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

ANNA STANDISH FOR BIRGIT ISRAEL Birgit Israel Ground Floor, Design Centre East Anna Standish is an interior designer providing a bespoke design service, creating distinctive personal spaces for everyday living. Anna will be talking about her own journey, past and present influences, how to incorporate antiques in contemporary interiors, the importance of custom made pieces, and much more.

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY Black & Key First Floor, Design Centre East Meet the designers at an informal buffet lunch: view sketches, see how designs from their new architectural ironmongery collection were developed and explore the many finish options available.

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12.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

LUMINOSITY UNCOVERED Chaplins Second Floor, South Dome Become fluent in the evocative language of light and learn why excellent lighting is about so much more than decorative style. Join Contardi Lighting’s Massimo Brigandì as he reveals the secrets behind the brand that illuminates yachts, restaurants and hotels in every corner of the globe, from the Plaza Hotel in New York to the Waldorf Astoria in Berlin.

BOOST YOUR DESIGN BUSINESS BY BUILDING AN ONLINE COMMUNITY Topfloor by Esti Second Floor, South Dome Come for an interactive discussion presented by Grant Pierrus of Interior Style Hunter who will share with you what’s new and changing in social media. Find out why it is not about broadcasting messages to a large audience anymore but rather focusing on one-on-one communication. Get insights on how this new way of using social media will boost your business.

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FOCUS ON CRAFTSMANSHIP Marc de Berny Ground Floor, Design Centre East A demonstration revealing the secret techniques that make Marc de Berny’s products unique. Learn marbling techniques at an interactive workshop by bespoke wallcovering experts Studio 198.

DEMONSTRATION OF ARTISAN TECHNIQUES: TIE-BACKS & TASSELS Jason D’Souza First Floor, Centre Dome Catch a glimpse of fine threads being carefully crafted into magnificent Wendy Cushing tie-backs and tassels. See how the intricate details are created by hand, through skilful artisan techniques taking shape right before your eyes.

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2pm – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

Q&A: MOTORISED BLINDS IN TOP-END INTERIORS Christopher Peacock First Floor, Design Centre East Have your questions answered about how to use motorised blinds in luxury interiors, with a showroom demonstration, alongside champagne and canapés.

KNURLING & METALWORK FOR DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS Remains Lighting Fourth Floor, Design Centre East Brooklyn-based Remains Lighting has a distinct vocabulary of forms, thanks to a variety of production methods. This discussion will focus on a few of the most compelling techniques: hand-blown or moulded glass; cast or turned metalwork; knurling (creating rhythmic lines and patterns on to metal) and other artisan finishes.

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GRAND OPENING Arteriors Third Floor, Design Centre East Arteriors invites you to celebrate the grand opening of its new showroom. Enjoy light bites and cocktails as you explore the collection of luxury lighting, furniture and accessories from this renowned American company.

THE ART OF PASSEMENTERIE Turnell & Gigon at Home Ground Floor, North Dome Matthew Gomez, managing director of Turnell & Gigon, presents a film revealing the extraordinary art of passementerie. Watch skilled craftsmanship passed down through generations produce intricate tie-backs with poms and hand-knotted flowers, as well as the incredible skill of cord making.

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2.30pm DISCOVERY TOUR

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Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

MEET THE DESIGNERS: MARTIN BRUDNIZKI & NICHOLAS JEANES Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki and &Objects to create a capsule collection of lamps.

To celebrate the collaboration, Martin and &Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes have styled the showroom and designed new windows. Meet the designers and see the results of their creative efforts.

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3pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP

4pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

COOKING DEMONSTRATON WITH TOM’S KITCHEN’S AWARD-WINNING CHEF TOM AIKENS Espresso Design Second Floor, Design Centre East Join award-winning chef Tom Aikens and Tom’s Kitchen’s executive chef Richard O’Connell to watch a live cookery demonstration and take part in a Q&A with Tom himself.

Tom and Richard will take to the hobs to showcase the finest cookery techniques and produce, focusing on items that will also feature on the menu at Tom’s Kitchen at the Tatler Restaurant.

OPEN HOUSE ANNIVERSARY & PRESENTATION J. Robert Scott First Floor, Centre Dome To celebrate a milestone 45th anniversary, join the team for a champagne toast. Enjoy a special presentation by Carl von Eckermann of Countess von Eckermann and explore the history of this luxury Swedish textiles brand, which prides itself on style, superior quality and a tradition of sustainability.

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4pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

MEET FOUNDERS ANN & DAVID SUTHERLAND Co-hosted with ELLE Decoration Sutherland Perennials Studio Second Floor, North Dome Co-hosted with ELLE Decoration, join the founders of Sutherland Furniture and Perennials Fabrics, David and Ann Sutherland, for drinks and canapés, and explore this new showroom’s unique approach to performance fabrics, rugs and outdoor luxury furniture.

FUNCTION MEETS FASHION Summit Furniture Third Floor, North Dome Join Summit Furniture for a presentation of its new Summit Endurance Fabrics. Learn about the advancement of 100% solution-dyed acrylic fabrics and why their luxurious feel and durability make them the smart solution for lasting beauty, indoors or out.

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4.30pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

COMPETITION LAUNCH: ‘CUSTOM DECCA – REDESIGNING THE STANDARD’ Decca (Bolier) First Floor, Design Centre East ‘Custom Decca – Redesigning the Standard’ is a new collaboration with UK-based interior design studios, focusing both on design development and the extensive range of Decca’s standard collections. Come and explore the possibilities with the team, while enjoying drinks and nibbles.

CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF THE CANTERBURY COLLECTION Bella Figura Ground Floor, South Dome Visit the showroom for drinks and discover the new Canterbury collection. Canterbury is focused on designs suited to country living – think manor houses, and homes with a more traditional interior. However, with a mix of ceramics, glass and resin pieces, there is something to suit everyone.

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FOCUS ON MATERIALS Gallotti&Radice Second Floor, Centre Dome A cocktail party to celebrate the UK launch of Gallotti&Radice’s 2017 collection. The event will focus on how research into materials and finishes has informed the design process behind the new pieces, which have been created by Artefatto Design Studio, Lanzavecchia + Wai and Pietro Russo.

MEET DESIGNER LORENZO CASTILLO Abbott & Boyd First Floor, North Dome Celebrated international designer Lorenzo Castillo will present his new collection, in conjunction with Spanish fabric brand Gastón y Daniela.

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5pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

NEW COLLECTIONS & MEET THE DESIGNERS Jim Thompson Design Space, Third Floor, South Dome Join Jim Thompson and No 9 Thompson’s designers, Ou Baholyodhin and Richard Smith at the new Jim Thompson pop-up showroom. Meet the designers over a glass of champagne and Thai canapés, and discover their latest AW17 collections.

EASTERN PROMISE Lewis & Wood First Floor, Design Centre East Join the team for Middle Eastern mezze, Syrian wine and an exhibition of Eastern-inspired fabrics and wallpapers, ingeniously re-coloured and reinvented from some of Lewis & Wood’s most popular patterns to create an entirely new collection; a percentage of sales will go to support the Red Cross Syria Crisis Appeal.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE: TIBOR LAUNCHES AT HOLLAND & SHERRY Holland & Sherry First Floor, North & Centre Domes Holland & Sherry is delighted to announce the exclusive distribution of luxury design house Tibor. The company’s founder Tibor Reich was the UK’s leading post-war textile designer, with clients including Concorde, hotels such as the Berkeley and the Savoy, and The Queen. His legacy has been revived by Tibor’s grandson Sam Reich, who will be in the showroom to give a presentation about texture weaving.

COFFEE WITH KOHRO Altfield Design Space, Third Floor, South Dome Join the team in the pop-up showroom for coffee and delicious Italian treats to welcome fabric brand Kohro to the Altfield family. Specialising in double-width fabrics, this editor and manufacturer from Italy fuses nature, art, design, craftsmanship and technology, creating quality products for the interiors market.

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10am – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

CARVE A TILE WORKSHOP Artisans of Devizes Third Floor, Design Centre East De-stress and experience the tile makers’ art by carving your own relief tile in raw clay. Once completed, it will be returned to the potter to be cured and glazed, and sent back to you as your own bespoke creation. Artisans of Devizes has been inspiring designers and architects for more than 25 years with its diverse range of tiles in imaginative patterns and hues, and also accepts bespoke commissions. Subject to availability.

NEW COLLECTION REVEALED Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes As part of the new collection, Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki to create &Objects’ for Porta Romana. To give the launch an extra fizz, they have commissioned Martin Brudnizki and &Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes to style the showroom and design dazzling new windows. Visit the showroom to view their creative efforts and the new collection Stillness.

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A RUG FOR YOU RETURNS Stark Carpet Third Floor, South Dome Design and win your dream rug. Renowned for crafting bold custom designs and handmade rugs, Stark is inviting entrants to beat them at their own game. To enter, simply get creative with your colour palette. One winner will be chosen to have their dream design woven into reality, with a bespoke handmade Stark creation in any colour and size up to 2mx3m.

THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH DAVID COLLINS STUDIO Baker First Floor, South Dome Join Simon Rawlings, creative director of David Collins Studio, to discuss wallpaper and fabrics and learn more about the celebrated interior design firm’s collaboration with Baker.

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10.30am – 11.30am ACCESS ALL AREAS

HOW TO USE PATTERN IN INTERIORS David Seyfried Ltd First Floor, Centre Dome Meet textile designer Nathalie Farman-Farma of Decors Barbares and interior designers Nicole Salvesen and Mary Graham of Salvesen Graham. Learn how fabric goes from the drawing board to the completed room, and how interior designers create perfectly harmonious rooms full of pattern and colour.

BERNIE DE LE CUONA’S LIVE INTERIORS SCHEMING De Le Cuona Second Floor, North Dome Be captivated by three unique atmospheres created by Bernie de Le Cuona, put together in the showroom in front of you, and discover the exhilarating textures of the new de Le Cuona collection.

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CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE WALL AT A TIME Phillip Jeffries Second Floor, North Dome Join The World of Interiors’ social media/Network editor Sophia Salaman as she talks to the Philip and Jeffrey of Phillip Jeffries about design making a difference. See the latest design innovations and hear how they came to create a plan for positive impact on our culture, community and environment. Come ready to be inspired and create your own legacy.

BRUNCH Espresso Design Second Floor, Design Centre East Enjoy brunch with fresh coffee, spicy quesadillas and a demonstration of the latest Bora downdraft technology.

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THE FUTURE OF LUXURY, WITH MARK BICKERSTAFFE West One Bathrooms Second Floor, Design Centre East West One Bathrooms invites you to a fascinating talk hosted by Mark Bickerstaffe, director of new product development for world-renowned kitchen and bath manufacturer, Kohler Co. The discussion will look at why the future of luxury is time.

FOCUS ON FINISH Julian Chichester Ground Floor, Centre Dome Julian Chichester has been at the forefront of introducing new and unusual materials into the interiors market for some time. The designs are instantly recognisable, brought to life with a bold mix of textures and materials. Join the team for drinks and nibbles in the new showroom for an enlightening discussion on the techniques they use to achieve that dramatic eclectic look.

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11am – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

TREND FORECASTING WITH COLOUR HIVE Victoria + Albert Baths Third Floor, North Dome Join Victoria + Albert Baths for a unique and inspiring drop-in session of colour insight and trend forecasts for AW 2018/19, hosted in collaboration with Colour Hive – global colour experts and the consultancy behind Mix magazine. Drinks and nibbles served.

POP-UP STUDIO Marvic Textiles Ground Floor, South Dome A behind-the-scenes experience discovering the creation of some of Marvic Textiles’ iconic fabrics. In-house print designer, Steph Reid, will be in the pop-up studio illustrating the handpainting skills used to create intricate designs. The session will give some fascinating insight in to the development process, and show how Marvic Textiles adapts traditional archive designs with a fresh twist.

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11.30am – 12.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN

11.30am – 12pm & 3pm – 3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS STYLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: A SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERCLASS WITH GRANT PIERRUS, INTERIOR STYLE HUNTER Style Library First Floor, South Dome Grant Pierrus of Interior Style Hunter, the award-winning London-based interior design and lifestyle blogger, will be sharing tips on how to get the best out of social media for your business, helping you on your journey to inspire creative living.

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MAKING DIFFERENCE: THE IMPORTANCE OF BESPOKE CRAFT IN INTERIOR PROJECTS Hosted by FT How To Spend It TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Interior designers and architects increasingly work with independent artisans, commissioning exquisitely crafted pieces to enhance their projects. A panel of experts – pioneering designer Bill Amberg, founder of his eponymous studio, celebrated craftsman and master glassblower Michael Ruh and Linda Morey-Burrows, principal director of innovative interior design and architecture practice MoreySmith – explore the aesthetic possibilities of bespoke, signature commissions and discuss their passion for conceiving ideas and designs to create spaces and places with a compelling narrative. Chaired by writer and journalist Charlotte Abrahams. Book ticket: £10 71

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FAUX FLOWERS IN LUXURY INTERIORS Christopher Peacock First Floor, Design Centre East RTfact Flowers has been at the top end of the artificial flowers market for more than 15 years. At this Q&A, RTfact’s Dawn Smith and her team of highly skilled florists explain how to use luxurious faux flowers in highend residential interiors, accompanied by a glass of bubbly.

AN INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF FLEXFORM Flexform Ground Floor, South Dome Take a closer look at one of Italy’s most celebrated design brands. Flexform’s newly expanded showroom has been completely redesigned, and now features pieces from sister brand Mood, new to the UK. Find out in person why Flexform’s furniture has become a worldwide favourite for its absolute comfort, discreet elegance and timeless style.

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12pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP

DISCOVER TOMITA Lizzo Ground Floor, Centre Dome Join Hiro Tomita of Tomita Wallcoverings to explore the ancient Japanese craft and artisanal production methods behind the company’s contemporary wallpaper collections.

Discover the new Art Walls II collection, which employs handcrafted techniques to create modern designs.

CUTTURE: CREATIVITY WITH PAPER Fromental Third Floor, South Dome When your output relies on imagination, innovation and aesthetics, how easy is it to design with intent and purpose, both in terms of concept and commercial needs? At this fascinating session, join co-founder Helen Sharland to explore the relationship between design and craftsmanship. Cutture pushes the boundaries of traditional stationery and accessories. From simply elegant to wildly creative, the hand-finished pieces can be considered works of art. The British design house devised 75 the spectacular Designscope in the Centre Dome.

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ASHLEY HICKS BOOK SIGNING GP & J Baker Ground Floor, Design Centre East GP&J Baker is delighted to host globally renowned interior designer Ashley Hicks for a book signing of David Hicks Scrapbooks.

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY Black & Key First Floor, Design Centre East Meet the designers at an informal buffet lunch: view sketches, see how designs from their new architectural ironmongery collection were developed and explore the many finish options available.

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FOCUS ON CRAFTSMANSHIP Marc de Berny Ground Floor, Design Centre East A demonstration by one of Marc de Berny’s artisan makers, revealing the secret techniques that make its products unique.

DEMONSTRATION OF ARTISAN TECHNIQUES: TIE-BACKS & TASSELS Jason D’Souza First Floor, Centre Dome Catch a glimpse of fine threads being carefully crafted into magnificent Wendy Cushing tie-backs and tassels. See how the intricate details are created by hand, through skilful artisan techniques taking shape right before your eyes.

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2.30pm DISCOVERY TOUR

KNURLING & METALWORK FOR DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS Remains Lighting Fourth Floor, Design Centre East Brooklyn-based Remains Lighting has a distinct vocabulary of forms, thanks to a variety of production methods. This discussion will focus on a few of the most compelling techniques: hand-blown or moulded glass; cast or turned metalwork; knurling (creating rhythmic lines and patterns on to metal) and other artisan finishes.

Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

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3pm – 4pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN

3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS THE FUTURE OF DOORS SWD Third Floor, Centre Dome Design your own door on a white gloss door blank, allowing more creativity than ever before, with bespoke ironmongery and interchangeable templates. See cuttingedge technology including a demonstration of a keyless wi-fi lock.

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A JOURNEY THROUGH COLOUR Hosted by House & Garden TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East William Yeoward is one of the UK’s leading creative forces – a tastemaker whose instinctive approach to design is world-renowned. In conversation with features director David Nicholls, he discusses how a passion for colour has become a style signature. Sharing design secrets and personal stories, discover why richly layered homes that deftly combine colour, texture and pattern are timeless and inviting places to live in. Expect an engaging perspective on how particular palettes evoke emotion, authenticity and a sense of place. Book ticket: £10

4pm BOOK SIGNING TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East William Yeoward signs copies of his new book William Yeoward: Blue & White and Other Stories: A Personal Journey Through Colour.

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3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

DESIGN: THE CROSSOVER OF HOME AND HOSPITALITY INTO WORKSPACE Decca (Bolier) First Floor, Design Centre East Wellbeing is now a major influencer when designing a new office. From the effect of greenery to elegant standing desks, there are a variety of spaces requiring innovative solutions. Please join a panel of experts – Karen Howes of Taylor Howes Designs, Florent Duperrin of Gensler and Katie Le Chevalier of Planteria – for a discussion on these latest trends.

SAMUEL & SONS REVEALED Samuel & Sons Third Floor, Centre Dome Join Samuel & Sons’ president Michael Cohen for cocktails and an insight into the inspiration behind the new collections. Michael will share how the US company has referenced its archive to create modern designs and bought Inca and Mayan influences to life in the latest collections.

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4pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

TURNSTYLE TURNS 25/DESIGN A DOOR HANDLE COMPETITION Turnstyle Designs First Floor, Design Centre East For 25 years, Turnstyle Designs has been designing and manufacturing high-end door hardware for international luxury interiors. Meet Steve and Christina Roberts and see the creative journey, from early frogs on doorknobs to artisan hand-stitched leather door levers. Enter a Design a Door Handle competition – the winning design will join the collection. Bubbles served.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS The Silk Gallery Ground Floor, Centre Dome Join the team for a drink, a talk and insights into the Horizon collection. Embark on a journey to that faraway place where you are free of stress, time constraints and all of the trials and tribulations of modern day living.

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4pm – 6pm ACCESS ALL AREAS CRAFTING THE PERFECT RUG FOR ANY PROJECT Tufenkian Artisan Carpets Third Floor, Centre Dome Learn how Tufenkian carpets are made, from shears to showroom, and how you can custom design a carpet, from changing materials to a completely unique design, to fit any project or budget.

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Saxon wrapped in leather with interior and ICONS OF THE SCREEN Simpsons exterior metal trim Ground Floor, Design Centre East Mixing Hollywood glamour with the everyday practicality of how to discreetly hide away the TV, Simpsons’ custom mirrors can also be used as a viewing screen. Learn how to bring Hollywood style to a home, fusing elements from neoclassical and art deco movements, and see the the advantages of being able to easily disguise home technology. Every bespoke mirrored TV is beautiful, detailed and could function as a work of art.

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W E D N E S DAY 20 SEPTEMBER 5pm ACCESS ALL AREAS BRAVE NEW WORLD: MINEHEART X JACKY TSAI Chaplins Second Floor, South Dome Discover how East meets West in a dazzling new furniture collection that fuses traditional Chinese artistry with politically potent pop art. Join the minds behind the magic for a riveting design discussion as critically acclaimed artist Jacky Tsai and designers Vanessa Battaglia and Brendan Young of Mineheart discuss their collection, its impact and how we can be reborn again through difference.

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CARVE A TILE WORKSHOP Artisans of Devizes Third Floor, Design Centre East De-stress and experience the tile makers’ art by carving your own relief tile in raw clay. Once completed, it will be returned to the potter to be cured and glazed, and sent back to you as your own bespoke creation. Artisans of Devizes has been inspiring designers and architects for more than 25 years with its diverse range of tiles in imaginative patterns and hues, and also accepts bespoke commissions. Subject to availability.

360 DEGREES OF LEATHER Edelman Leather Second Floor, Centre Dome Visit the showroom to discover 360 degrees of leathers: textures, colours and finishes. Custom work is Edelman Leather’s passion and its goal is to breathe inspiration into the spaces we live, work and explore.

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NEW COLLECTION REVEALED Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes As part of the new collection, Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki to create &Objects’ for Porta Romana. To give the launch an extra fizz, they have commissioned Martin Brudnizki and &Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes to style the showroom and design dazzling new windows. Visit the showroom to view their creative efforts and the new collection Stillness.

WELLBEING IN WORK & AT HOME C & C Milano First Floor, Design Centre East With the daily demands of deadlines and stress, come and experience the greatest luxury – time for yourself to relax and unwind. HumbleFit will be holding massage sessions, surrounded by the understated elegance of C&C Milano.

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AUTOMATED SHADES REVEALED Crestron EMEA Second Floor, South Dome Discover home technology expert Crestron’s new collection of automated blinds and curtains with Crestron technology expert Charlie Derk. The complete line of ultra quiet motors and installer-friendly hardware will be available in specialist and designer fabrics, all controllable at the touch of a button. Introduced by interior designer and past BIID president Susie Rumbold.

SAVOIR BEDS X TEO YANG – MOON FESTIVAL PARTY Savoir Beds First Floor, South Dome Savoir Beds invites you to celebrate the moon. Join the luxury bed maker for a glass of Champagne to celebrate its new design, ‘Moon 01’, in collaboration with Korean lifestyle designer Teo Yang. Meet Teo, discover the inspiration behind the design and celebrate the moon as the symbol of luck and wealth.

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11.30am – 12pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

FLEECE TO FLOOR Wool Classics Second Floor, Design Centre East Design enthusiasts are no longer merely interested in the look or feel of a carpet: now, there’s also a responsibility to find out the story behind it. This talk is a chance to see what goes into making a carpet: discover which ones are ethical and sustainable, and learn how to spot the ‘greenwash’ sometimes used to describe others. The flammability of products in people’s homes is another concern, and the session will also highlight safety benefits.

STYLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: THE MAKING OF THE POTTING ROOM BY SANDERSON HOME Style Library First Floor, South Dome Celebrating the renewed popularity of home-grown produce, kitchen gardens and the British love of allotments, Sanderson Home’s AW17 collection The Potting Room has a charming hand-crafted, relaxed country feel.

Sanderson’s Nina Willsher will provide an insight in how the collection was created.

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11.30am – 12.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN LUXURY INTERIORS – A NEW HOLISTIC APPROACH TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East In a world of technological advances and a hectic 24/7 culture, our own wellbeing is under the spotlight. Join three leading experts to explore why wellness in no longer an indulgence but a must-have. Louise Wicksteed, creative director and partner at renowned interior design and architecture studio 1508 London, Jo Littlefair, co-founder of leading hospitality and residential practice Goddard Littlefair and Kate Maclaren of award-winning Winch Design deliberate on this evolution in hotel design and how it translates into our homes, both on land and at sea. Expect ideas and inspiration on how to escape, recharge and find places where we can truly switch off. Chaired by interiors editor and brand consultant Emilio Pimentel-Reid. Book ticket: £10 100

12pm ACCESS ALL AREAS THE PERFECT COMPANIONS: WATTS OF WESTMINSTER AND ZARDI & ZARDI Watts of Westminster Third Floor, Centre Dome Watts of Westminster and Zardi & Zardi, makers of digitally printed historic tapestries, may seem like unlikely bedfellows, but Zardi & Zardi’s work has brought a figurative element to the Watts collection. Marie-Séverine de Caraman Chimay, great-granddaughter of GG Scott, the founder of Watts in 1874, discusses the two companies’ compatibility with Zardi & Zardi’s director PJ Keeling.

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12pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP

2pm – 2.30pm DESIGN WORKSHOP

STYLE YOUR HOME WITH SCENT Mulberry Home at GP & J Baker Ground Floor, Design Centre East Join Emma South, fragrance & lifestyle expert for Jo Malone London, and discover how any room and any occasion transforms when it is styled with scent. A way to personalise your home with flickering candles, elegant diffusers and enticing room sprays. Because the ambience of your home should be as inviting as the fragrance on your skin. Introduced by House & Garden’s executive editor Laura Houldsworth.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF LIGHT: AN INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY Hosted by KLC School of Design Rubelli/Donghia Ground Floor, Design Centre East Rebecca Weir shares her passion for lighting and wealth of knowledge from successful completion of over 1,400 award-winning residential and commercial projects. The lecture will explore the transformative power of light, with a visual journey through recently completed residential projects including her own.

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2pm – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

THE CREATIVE JOURNEY OF DESIGN Iksel – Decorative Arts Second Floor, Design Centre East The Iksel team will offer insights into the creation of its unique collection of wallcovering designs and the years of work that go into making them, from sourcing antique documents to a painstaking handpainting process.

KNURLING & METALWORK FOR DESIGNERS & ARCHITECTS Remains Lighting Fourth Floor, Design Centre East Brooklyn-based Remains Lighting has a distinct vocabulary of forms, thanks to a variety of production methods. This discussion will focus on a few of the most compelling techniques: hand-blown or moulded glass; cast or turned metalwork; knurling (creating rhythmic lines and patterns on to metal) and other artisan finishes.

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Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

STYLE LIBRARY PRESENTS: BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE MORRIS & CO. DESIGN STUDIO Style Library First Floor, South Dome Discover how William Morris’s role as a collector of Persian carpets and global textiles influenced his work.

Head of Morris & Co studio Rebecca Craig will discuss the creative process in the making of Volume IV in the bestselling Morris Archive series – the collector.

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PATRICIA URQUIOLA – INFLUENCES AND APPETITES TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Patricia Urquiola is one of the most influential designers of our time. From her latest milestone projects such as the Il Sereno hotel on Lake Como to acclaimed product design for Italian design houses, the pace of her work is notable for its rigour, emotion and innovation. Sarah Miller, founding editor of Condé Nast Traveller and now luxury brand ambassador for the Wall Street Journal, talks to the renowned Spanish architect and designer about the evolution of a dynamic design aesthetic that has been credited with bringing a new era of contemporary living.

Followed by drinks in the Chaplins showroom.

Book ticket: £10

AFTERNOON TEA Espresso Design Second Floor, Design Centre East Join Espresso Design for tea, freshly baked cakes and a look at the latest kitchen technology.

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4pm ACCESS ALL AREAS THE CRAFTSMANSHIP BEHIND THE COLLECTIONS Giorgetti & Ceccotti Collezioni First Floor, Centre Dome Enjoy a drink and discover the design stories behind the latest collections from two of Italy’s most prestigious furniture brands. Find out how the new pieces blend with earlier designs, and see at close quarters the craftsmanship of both companies’ master artisans.

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Ogee halfOF wrap - leather with exterior metal ICONS THE SCREEN trim Simpsons Ground Floor, Design Centre East Mixing Hollywood glamour with the everyday practicality of how to discreetly hide away the TV, Simpsons’ custom mirrors can also be used as a viewing screen. Learn how to bring Hollywood style to a home, fusing elements from neoclassical and art deco movements, and see the the advantages of being able to easily disguise home technology. Every bespoke mirrored TV is beautiful, detailed and could function as a work of art.

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5pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

THE ARIZONA DREAM BY CASAMANCE Colony Second Floor, Centre Dome Join the Casamance creative team and enjoy a glass of champagne, surrounded by the exceptional shading and striking contrasts of its new collection Mohave, which was inspired by the rocky desert landscapes of Arizona.

CHOCOLATE TASTING Création Baumann First Floor, Design Centre East Indulge yourself at Création Baumann with an artisan chocolate tasting. Experience the colours, aromas, textures and flavours that bring the latest Silk and Spices collection to life.

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21 SEPTEMBER 5pm ACCESS ALL AREAS PIEMME CERAMICHE: COCKTAIL & PRESENTATION Passerini Fourth Floor, Design Centre East With more than 50 years in business and a reputation for top-quality Italian manufacturing, ceramic tile company Piemme embraces outstanding design and cutting-edge technology. Passerini welcomes the brand to its showroom with this introduction to Piemme’s vast collection of tiles inspired by nature, accompanied by cocktails.

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CARVE A TILE WORKSHOP Artisans of Devizes Third Floor, Design Centre East De-stress and experience the tile makers’ art by carving your own relief tile in raw clay. Once completed, it will be returned to the potter to be cured and glazed, and sent back to you as your own bespoke creation. Artisans of Devizes has been inspiring designers and architects for more than 25 years with its diverse range of tiles in imaginative patterns and hues, and also accepts bespoke commissions. Subject to availability.

360 DEGREES OF LEATHER Edelman Leather Second Floor, Centre Dome Visit the showroom to discover 360 degrees of leathers: textures, colours and finishes. Custom work is Edelman Leather’s passion and its goal is to breathe inspiration into the spaces we live, work and explore.

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NEW COLLECTION REVEALED Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes As part of the new collection, Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki to create &Objects’ for Porta Romana. To give the launch an extra fizz, they have commissioned Martin Brudnizki and & Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes to style the showroom and design dazzling new windows. Visit the showroom to view their creative efforts and the new collection Stillness.

WELLBEING IN WORK & AT HOME C & C Milano First Floor, Design Centre East With the daily demands of deadlines and stress, come and experience the greatest luxury – time for yourself to relax and unwind. Humblefit will be holding massage sessions, surrounded by the understated elegance of C&C Milano.

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11.30am – 12.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Hosted by AD Middle East TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Nipa Doshi co-founded the globally acclaimed design studio Doshi Levien with her partner Jonathan Levien in 2000. It has since become one of the most sought-after practices in the world working with a host of leading international brands, museums and cultural institutions.

They bring together many worlds in their work. Nipa’s approach is rooted in her plural upbringing and astute eye for visual culture. Jonathan’s approach is rooted in industrial precision, combined with the sensibility of a makers’ hand and deep understanding of materials.

Working across disciplines and industries, Doshi Levien’s work celebrates the hybrid and explores the coming together of cultures, technology, industrial design and fine craftsmanship. With editor Talib Choudhry, Nipa discusses how their unique way of looking at material culture is translated into their design work and how they live.

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12pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP COFFEE MASTERCLASS WITH VAGABOND COFFEE ROASTERS Crestron EMEA Second Floor, South Dome ‘Coffee cupping’ is like wine tasting – and there are just as many tastes and aromas to explore. Let the experts guide you through a selection of coffees to discover their different flavours and characteristics. Find out how speciality green beans from around the world, carefully selected by these passionate North London roasters, make it to your cup at home or in their coffee shops.

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12.30pm – 1.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS Q&A WITH MARIE GUERLAIN AND COUNTRY LIFE Christopher Peacock First Floor, Design Centre East Enjoy a glass of champagne and join a Q&A session with luxury cookware ambassador Marie Guerlain and Country Life’s interiors editor, Giles Kime.

1.30pm – 2.30pm AUTUMN LUNCH WITH MARIE GUERLAIN AND COUNTRY LIFE Christopher Peacock First Floor, Design Centre East Nutritionist Marie Guerlain will host a two-course lunch alongside Country Life’s interiors editor, Giles Kime, at which she will discuss her approach to healthy cooking as well as her highly distinctive Ondine cookware.

Limited tickets available at £25.

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1.30pm – 3.30pm ACCESS ALL AREAS DEMONSTRATION OF ARTISAN TECHNIQUES: TIE-BACKS & TASSELS Jason D’Souza First Floor, Centre Dome Catch a glimpse of fine threads being carefully crafted into magnificent Wendy Cushing tie-backs and tassels. See how the intricate details are created by hand, through skilful artisan techniques taking shape right before your eyes.

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2pm – 2.30pm DESIGN WORKSHOP

2.30pm DISCOVERY TOUR

BEFORE & AFTER – HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR SPACE Hosted by KLC School of Design Tai Ping Fourth Floor, Design Centre East From the acclaimed team at th2designs, Charlotte Mackenzie and Harriet Ashton, share some of their inside knowledge on the ever-evolving world of interiors. Talking through some of their most recent projects, they will discuss some simple and stylish ways of dramatically transforming a space.

Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

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3pm – 4pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN CREATING THE DESIGN VISION Hosted by Livingetc TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Whether it is starting with the shell of a home, a natural raw material or a challenging space, what are the creative mechanisms and processes that designers go through to envisage the potential, mastermind a design triumph and deliver the dream? Livingetc’s associate editor Sarah Spiteri is joined by three leading experts – acclaimed architect Sally Mackereth of Studio Mackereth, award-winning fabric designer Bernie de Le Cuona, founder of de Le Cuona and interior designer Tiffany Duggan, founder of Studio Duggan – as they share invaluable insights and varied experiences into creating and conveying a design vision that meets their own exacting standards.

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4pm ACCESS ALL AREAS PROSECCO TASTING Porada First Floor, South Dome This tasting session will create a fizzy corner of Italy amid the Design Centre’s hubs of international design. Join the showroom team for a toast and view new pieces designed in collaboration with Patrick Jouin.

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6.30pm – 7.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN JOURNEY BY DESIGN TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Katharine Pooley’s sumptuous interiors are inspired by a lifelong zest for adventure. Luxury journalist Lucia Van der Post talks to the intrepid British designer about how global travel has defined her life and informed her highly refined, yet original and eclectic work. From driving a team of dogs to the North Pole to crossing the Sahara on horseback, expect personal anecdotes as well as insights into her little black book. Whether a family home in Washington or a chic beach villa in Dubai, explore her unique world of creativity at this special evening session. Followed by drinks and signing of her new book Journey by Design.

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10am – 3pm ACCESS ALL AREAS

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CARVE A TILE WORKSHOP Artisans of Devizes Third Floor, Design Centre East De-stress and experience the tile makers’ art by carving your own relief tile in raw clay. Once completed, it will be returned to the potter to be cured and glazed, and sent back to you as your own bespoke creation. Artisans of Devizes has been inspiring designers and architects for more than 25 years with its diverse range of tiles in imaginative patterns and hues, and also accepts bespoke commissions. Subject to availability.

NEW COLLECTION REVEALED Porta Romana Ground Floor, Centre & South Domes As part of the new collection, Porta Romana has joined forces with Martin Brudnizki to create &Objects’ for Porta Romana. To give the launch an extra fizz, they have commissioned Martin Brudnizki and &Objects’ Nicholas Jeanes to style the showroom and design dazzling new windows. Visit the showroom to view their creative efforts and the new collection Stillness.

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11.30am – 12.30pm CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN 10.30am – 11.30am & 3pm – 4pm ACCESS ALL AREAS WELLBEING IN WORK & AT HOME C & C Milano First Floor, Design Centre East With the daily demands of deadlines and stress, come and experience the greatest luxury – time for yourself to relax and unwind. HumbleFit will be holding massage sessions, surrounded by the understated elegance of C&C Milano.

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DESIGN’S EYE ON PERSONAL STYLE TALK, Third Floor, Design Centre East Three expert tastemakers – Brazilian architect and interior designer Fernanda Marques, Whitney Bromberg Hawkings, founder and CEO of luxury style brand Flowerbx, and British interior designer Samantha Todhunter – consider what it takes to create homes of individuality and explore cultural and international influences on personal style.

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12pm DESIGN WORKSHOP

2pm SENSORY SERIES WORKSHOP

THE SENSUAL HOME Hosted by KLC School of Design Pierre Frey First Floor, Design Centre East In an uncertain world, the home has, more than ever, become the place of rest, relaxation, recreation and rejuvenation.

What are ways you can create this comfort zone – an escape from the stresses of daily life – in your own home? Interior designer and KLC tutor Adrienne Chinn will discuss how you can use the latest colours, textiles and materials to create a home layered with sensory experiences.

THE ART OF FLORAL DESIGN WITH TONY MARKLEW Zimmer + Rohde Ground Floor, North Dome Join floral design and event imagineer Tony Marklew for a unique floral demonstration that will delight all the senses.

Known for his natural, abundant style, he designs breathtaking installations for events, weddings, parties and product launches worldwide. Learn about his design aesthetic and discover why ‘doing it from the heart’ creates beautiful memories that will last forever. Tony is the official florist for Focus/17.

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2.30pm DISCOVERY TOUR Design Space Third Floor, South Dome Join a guided tour of the show’s highlights, including some of the exciting new arrivals in Design Centre East and beyond. Navigate the latest collections with ease and take in some of the must-see installations, all accompanied by a glass of fizz.

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Specially commissioned restaurants, pop-up bars and cafĂŠs are an essential ingredient of Focus/17, offering stylish places to eat and drink along with a generous side helping of design inspiration. This year there are more options than ever, so make time to relax and catch up with friends, colleagues and clients at one of these convivial spaces.

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TOM’S KITCHEN AT THE TATLER RESTAURANT

THIRD FLOOR FOOD MARKET

Ground Floor, North Dome For reservations call 020 7351 5362.

For something fresh and fast, drop in and pick up a sandwich, salad or sushi, coffee or juice from this grab-and-go pitstop by Absolute Taste.

Award-winning chef Tom Aikens has devised the menu for this sophisticated spot for all-day dining, where individual tables surround a large central bar. With a focus on comforting classics and seasonal ingredients, Tom’s Kitchen uses the very best of British produce, working with passionate suppliers, farmers and chefs. Absolute Taste will work alongside Tom’s Kitchen to deliver the all-day brasserie menu, accompanied by a well-curated wine list.

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SOUTH DOME DELI Ground Floor, South Dome Refuel and reflect on all the activities at Focus/17 at this new informal, all-day dining destination. Enjoy mains from the counter, imaginative salads and cakes, all freshly cooked using seasonal ingredients by Absolute Taste.

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SENSORY SALON Third Floor, Design Centre East Stimulate all five senses in this space dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation. Be uplifted by the simple pleasure of a perfect cup of tea from Jing, and watch artist DD Regalo, represented by ArteMea Advisory, create a meditative piece of art. Collect a token on registration.

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VAGABOND COFFEE ROASTERS BAR

CHAMPAGNE BAR

Second Floor, Centre Dome

Second Floor, Design Centre East

Enjoy a free caffeine fix from Vagabond Coffee Roasters who source speciality green beans from around the world and roast them in North London. Collect a token on registration.

Design Centre East is creating a serious buzz with an influx of new openings; a glass of fizz and a smoked salmon bite is the perfect complement to your voyage of discovery to the latest showrooms.

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COFFEE & BROWNIES Design Hub Ground Floor, Centre Dome (link to Design Centre East) Head to this coffee stop for a quick refuel.

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BESPOKE I N S TA L L AT I O N S AND LITTLE LUXURIES

THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE? Third Floor, Centre Dome and Second Floor, Centre Dome (Designer Walkway) Stay hydrated with complimentary water, available exclusively from the H20 stations.

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DESIGNSCOPE

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Specially commissioned for Focus/17, Cutture is taking its intricate approach to designing with paper to new heights, filling the Centre Dome with the Designscope, a spectacular14-metre drop of cascading circles.

Encapsulating the theme of 360-degree design thinking, it encourages you to see design from every angle. Made using the latest laser-cutting technology, the Designscope is a way to experience Cutture’s magical imagination in the round.

In an increasingly fast-paced world, experiences that speak to the senses bring an emotional connection. Thanks to a series of special collaborations, this space stimulates all five senses as well as giving a revitalising perspective on life and art. Taste a perfect cup of Jing tea; be surrounded by signature scent

by Jo Malone London; and listen to soothing sounds from Bose speakers. Contemporary artist DD Regalo, represented

by ArteMea Advisory, is well-versed in creating art that goes beyond a visual experience; he will create a meditative piece, full of colour and texture, that will develop as the week progresses, giving every reason for a repeat visit.

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GETTING THERE:

Ground Floor, Centre Dome (link to Design Centre East)

COURTESY TRANSPORT Arrive in style in a Mercedes.

The shuttle service leaves Sloane Square via participating Chelsea showrooms.

Transport links to Decorex International (Sunday – Wednesday) and 100% Design (Wednesday – Friday).

Join Jo Malone London to discover how to style your home with scent for different moods and occasions while enjoying a complimentary Hand & Arm Massage.

TRAIN Alight at Imperial Wharf for links to mainline stations and London underground.

For information: www.tfl.gov.uk BUS C3, 11 and 22 buses CAR Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is outside the congestion zone. There is a secure underground car park.

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W H E R E TO S TAY | S O C I A L M E D I A WHERE TO STAY

Get special rates at well-located hotels. Quote ‘Design Centre’ when booking at Chelsea Harbour Hotel (www.thechelseaharbourhotel.com) and Sloane Square Hotel (www.sloanesquarehotel.co.uk)

JOIN THE DESIGN COMMUNITY

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BLOG AWARD

A prestigious competition recognising the blogger whose report from Focus/17 provides the most comprehensive overview of the event’s theme ‘360 degree design vision’.

Further details: www.dcch.co.uk #Focus17BlogAward

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