Matt went to London this week to check out the London Design Festival and was invited to the SCP Designers lunch, attended by designers Erwan Bouroullec, Matthew Hilton, Wilkinson & Rivera and Philippe Malouin.
His highlights were:
the Carl Hansen Reimagined Classics with some of their original classics designs on display from their 110-year history.
the Knoll new showroom in St John's Square, Clerkenwell. Matt loved the new Knoll Pillo sofa, so comfortable!
watching Daniel Eatock in SCP’s showroom creating his rolling pin artworks. We will definitely be looking at which one of his artworks will work in our home.
vitra + artek
At the Tramshed Vitra showcased their new Anagram sofa and Artek launched a special installation “Reimagined by Paul Smith”. Its a new limited collection which sees Sir Paul Smith, a long-time admirer of Aino and Alvar Aalto’s work, add his style to three Aalto products: Stool 60, Screen 100, and Coat Rack 109.
While Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe is traditionally composed of 40 different colours, the collaboration uses a considered palette of 4 different wood stains, reflecting Artek’s connection with the Finnish forest. The underside of the stool uses Paul Smith’s customary colour through the application of a bold Klein blue to the bottom of the seat, referencing the vibrant linings that are often applied to Paul Smith suits.
SCP
For London Design Festival, SCP is celebrating idiosyncratic and spirited design, in an exhibition called ‘The Heart of the Matter’, featuring the preview of the new SCP Collection, with sustainable upholstery designs from George Sowden, Philippe Malouin, Wilkinson & Rivera, Matthew Hilton and Terence Woodgate. Accompanying the exhibition were two in-house Design Residencies, by artist Daniel Eatock and design duo Sons of Beasley; both could be seen working in the SCP showroom.
knoll
In Knolls new shoowroom they were showcasing their Perron Pillo sofawhich was designed by Willo Perro, the design vision is a stack of oversized pillows that offer's unforgettable comfort.
Pillo exudes an enveloping cosiness, beckoning you to sink in and relax with it's deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation, offering a sanctuary in your interior space. Pillo's modular design is versatile and allows for personalised arrangements to suit your needs. With lots of upholstery options there will be something for everyone to create their own unique, incredibly comfortable design.
carl hansen
Carl Hansen has been taken over by their ‘Reimagined classics’ exhibition and also the relaunch of selected lighting by Hans J. Wegner and Henning Koppel.
Matt also discovered the meticulous carpentry of Børge Mogensen with his 1957 Sideboard and the multifunctional Table Bench crafted from a new material.
tom dixon
Tom Dixon in their Coal Drops Yard headqaurters launched their new AW24 collections, including the Plump and Fat sofas. Tom Dixon says ‘the more rounded,soft and inviting you can be, the more if feels like a sofa’ Fat sofa is designed to hug the user and the Plump sofa, Tom Dixon describes as ‘ the ghost of a chesterfield’.
jaime hayon
On display at Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly, this installation by Jaime Hayon foreshadows the 25th anniversary of the renowned artist and designer’s eponymous studio, transforming the store's iconic windows and atrium, and epitomising the brand's commitment to artistry. Presented by Fortnum & Mason
The window display, “Celebration I”, is a retrospective of Hayon’s innovative creations, featuring dynamic silhouettes, quirky shapes, and whimsical creatures alongside ceramics, bronze, glass, and wood.
We love the new addition to &traditions lighting with the JH42 light, Hayon's signature use of colour shines through, with two captivating colour combinations - Forest & Sky and Amber & Ruby.
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