London Design Festival 63
‘POP-UP’ DeSiGn DeCOrex COrian lOveS
SHOP internatiOnal MiSSOni
Foundry and partners will be converting Decorex International provides interior Corian Loves Missoni is coming to
an industrial warehouse into a galley- designers with the opportunity to see London this month. A project filled with
like shopping space for visitors to buy the latest products for the home, from vibrant personality and imaginative spirit,
and discover some of the world’s most inspirational fabrics, sparkling lighting, the exhibits express the design versatility
exclusive design brands. For a short luxurious furniture and the best in of Corian through the style, colour and
period of time, the venue will operate floorcoverings, to all kinds of decorative imagination that has made the Missoni
as a ‘pop-up’ retail store and will be accessories and specialist and bespoke style so unique and distinctive since the
accompanied by a one-off design services. 1960s.
showcase. On Tuesday 23 September (3-7pm) The new Boffi Chelsea showroom will
On display will be everything the show will be open for an exclusive display selected pieces including the K2
from production pieces from UK and Consumer Private View, giving design- kitchen by Norbert Wangen and the PHC
international design brands, experimental conscious visitors the opportunity to have washbasins by Piero Lissoni interpreted by
concepts, digital installations, bespoke a sneak preview of the newest interior Rosita and Luca Missoni. (See Designer
artwork through to unique, limited- design products before they reach the June 2008 for more on Corian Loves
edition, gallery pieces by new and shops. Missoni.)
established designers. This new retail Tickets for the Consumer Private
boffi Chelsea, 254 brompton road
concept will be repeated three to four View cost £20 and include a glass of
(nearest tube: South Kensington)
times a year to offer fresh, new ideas champagne.
13-21 September
each time.
royal Hospital Chelsea
187-211 St John Street (nearest tube: Sloane Square)
(nearest tube: Farringdon/barbican) 21-24 September
14-22 September
the london Design Festival takes place at venues across the Capital
100% DeSiGn
from 13 - 23 September 2008. all events listed here take place
during these dates unless otherwise stated. For full event listings,
100% Design returns once again with
visit:
www.londondesignfestival.com
several key strands designed to appeal to
individual market niches. As well as the
main exhibition itself, 100% Futures will
be showcasing some of the design world’s
most startling emerging talent, whilst
100% Sustainable will be posing some
of the big environmental issues facing
Gallery libby
the creative industries. 100% Detail and
100% Materials will also provide a wealth SellerS
of new ideas and sources for architects
This year sees Gallery Libby Sellers
and developers.
taking up residence for a month in
For a sneak preview of some of this legendary West-End store Liberty, as
year’s exhibits, see page 64. part of this year’s Festival and the Frieze
Art Fair.
earl’s Court (nearest tube: earl’s Court)
The London Design Festival will
18-21 September
host Beau Sauvage, the third of a
series of gallery shows exploring
the complexities and contrasts in
contemporary design – highlighting the
beautiful and the raw through objects,
furniture, new media and lighting
designs.
liberty (nearest tube: Oxford Circus)
19 September – 19 October
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