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Brompton Design District

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Launched in 2006, Brompton was established as the London Design Festival’s first Design District. From the outset, it has played host to a pioneering and innovative contemporary programme that has changed the dynamic of the area and earned it a reputation as a leading London design destination. Twelve years on, the programme continues to be a seedbed for experimental design in an area of London known for its iconic, international design brands. Brompton Design District is known for its iconic, international design stores. The growing cluster of global brands and design retailers along with local cultural institutions such as the Victoria and Albert Museum create the foundations of a design district where new design and creativity can flourish.

Brompton’s 2018 programme, curated by Jane Withers Studio, is focused around the theme ‘Material Consequences’. Brompton will showcase design projects that rethink attitudes to materials and waste and the shift to a circular economy. A block of vacated shops and offices from 197-205 Brompton Road will become a stage for exhibitions that explore this theme, alongside exhibitions within Brompton’s design stores, showrooms and galleries.

Retailers addressing the Material Consequences theme include Skandium, who will be presenting The Eco Townhouse, Mint will showcase a material-forward TRANS-FORM exhibition, Smallbone of Devizes will host workshops to celebrate its 40th year and the district’s Material Consequences theme, while premium appliance brand Sub-Zero and Wolf will explore, discuss and understand the future of materials in the kitchen with Dr Jane Norris Associate Professor Liberal Arts at The American University at Richmond. Many of the brands in the district including B&B Italia, Boffi, Cassina, Kartell, Meridiani, Molteni&C Dada, Society Limonta and The Conran Shop create products using the best materials, which are designed to last the test of time, often being passed on to the next generations and therefore reducing waste and over-production.

Tim Butler, Managing Director of South Kensington Estates commented: “We are delighted that Jane Withers Studio has chosen to curate a series of exhibitions across the district that look to address one of the most important issues of our generation. The future of resources and the impact of producing and discarding of materials affects us all and we are delighted to be showcasing projects that look at solutions, while also offering a platform for discussion during the London Design Festival.”

Brompton Design District 2018 is set to showcase a diverse range of engaging exhibitions, installations, workshops and talks for the London Design Festival, 15 - 23 September.

2018 Retailers’ Programme

B&B Italia: Design for Living B&B Italia presents the latest designs for B&B Italia, Maxalto and Arclinea, reflecting innovative concepts of integration between living, cooking and dining.

Boffi Chelsea: To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Boffi Chelsea renews its display and showcases the 2018 new designs from Boffi, De Padova and MA/U Studio. New introductions include the Combine kitchen by Piero Lissoni and the K6 kitchen by Norbert Wangen, alongside the latest furniture collections with designs by GamFratesi, Omi Tahara and Elisa Ossino.

Cassina For the London Design Festival 2018, Cassina will reveal new pieces from 2018 in an evolving showroom which will be undergoing a refurbishment and extension later in the year. The new collection includes a sofa from Patricia Urquiola, new works from Michael Anastassiades as part of his first collaboration with Cassina, and a range of reissues for the Cassina I Maestri Collection. ‘The Issue of Reissues’: With a continued rise of archive reissues, a talk with Art Director Patricia Urquiola will explore how this growing trend is a fundamental part of Cassina’s DNA. In over 50 years, Cassina has brought together in its Maestri Collection authentic reissues of iconic designs by the greatest 20th Century architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Gerrit T. Rietveld, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, working in close collaboration with the authors’ heirs and official foundations.

Kartell will present a showcase that tells the brand’s story, offering extensive insight into the world and philosophy of Kartell. The exhibition will highlight the constant dialogue between shape, material and creativity to show and suggest the multifarious nature of the brands products and designs, illustrating a style that explores the new boundaries of contemporary living. Special talks with major names from the design world will take place in the showroom, including a discussion with Ludovica and Roberto Palomba on Dim Sum on 21st September.

Mint: TRANS-FORM To mark its 20th anniversary Mint presents TRANS-FROM, an exciting collection of over 60 material-forward designers focusing on altering the state of matter through the design process. Lina Kanafani’s curated show for this year highlights the transformative power of design.

Meridiani officially inaugurates its first flagship store in London during the London Design Festival. Located opposite the V&A, it represents the brand's unique style. A beautifully decorated space, with walls and flooring in soft shades, and carefully selected "Made in Italy" accessories such as original artworks, lamps and a selection of ceramics, all create a homely atmosphere. Classic pieces and latest collections by Andrea Parisio, Designer and Art Director, are displayed alongside Meridiani Editions: a series of precious collections that represent absolute excellence, furnishings that stand out for their handcrafted workmanship and high-quality finishes.

Molteni&C Dada will be showcasing their latest collections during the London Design Festival in their Shaftesbury Avenue store and look forward to their new store opening on Brompton Road later in the year.

Skandium: The Eco Townhouse During this year’s London Design Festival, Skandium will transform its four-storey Townhouse in South Kensington into a Scandinavian eco home, populated exclusively with Scandinavian design products with a level of ethical commitment. Skandium has invited Montana and Skagerak to implement the transformation. Montana has enlisted architect Helena Laursen, recipient of the Frame Award Milan, to design two of the floors in their signature bold, captivating colour palette. Skagerak will transform the garden using their collection of FSC-certified furniture designed by a contingent of 30 international designers and collaborators.

Smallbone of Devizes: Off-Cuts - Design, Art & Making for a Sustainable Future Smallbone of Devizes will host workshops to celebrate its 40th year and the district’s Material Consequences theme. It will host an exhibition by Maddox Gallery and Miele’s Frederick Forster will create dishes using sustainable ingredients and Miele appliances. Finally, visitors can enjoy a masterclass in propagation.

Society Limonta presents Winter Diary, the AW19 Collection. The ‘Winter Diary’ collection embodies Society Limonta's values through a story that has always been written by hand, a very personal story. Writing your own winter diary means

making each collection your own, choosing the colours and style that most identifies you. At Society Limonta, Autumn/Winter 18/19 is about sophisticated interiors, with soft, cosy fabrics. When the light is dimmer, the house takes on peaceful tones, when it is cold outside the spaces are warmed with soft wool. Three colours, deep and essential, feature in the collection: a strong plum, an intense neptune blue and the tone of raw clay, a new stand-out natural.

Sub-Zero & Wolf Distinctive and distinguished, innovative with functionality and performancepremium appliance brands, Sub-Zero and Wolf look into, discuss and understand the future of materials in the kitchen with Dr Jane Norris Associate Professor Liberal Arts, The American University at Richmond.

The Conran Shop x Pinterest Expect the unexpected at this year’s London Design Festival as The Conran Shop and Pinterest join forces for the first time. Together with the visual search engine, The Conran Shop will present a landmark window installation and an interactive journey of discovery throughout its Chelsea store, in a collaboration that will mark Pinterest’s first brand partnership of its kind. Visitors will be encouraged to interact with the installation using innovative technology, including Pinterest pincodes and NFC tags, presenting an entirely new way to discover, save and shop ideas to personalise their spaces.

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