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together with BAUX Creative Director
Johan Ronnestam. Elsewhere in the
space, acoustic brand Texaa presented
two acoustic spaces allowing visitors to
understand more about the impact of
architecture in acoustics through a sound
experience that demonstrates how sound
influences our perception of space.
Wellness was another key theme at CDW,
where USM the Swiss modular furniture
manufacturer showcased World of Plants
- a stunning installation, suitable for both
commercial and residential environments
to enable people to enjoy all the positive
wellness impacts plants bring; from
increasing productivity and reducing stress
at work to improving wellbeing at home.
Welltek provided a wellbeing hub during
the event, where visitors were encouraged
to enjoy a moment of calm in a showroom
space filled with fresh, filtered air and
calming light. Using the Air0 Clean Air
System purification system, clean and safe
indoor air is assured, something that has
no doubt been at the forefront of facilities
managers’ minds in the last two years.
The system harnesses state of the art
technology to remove even the smallest
pollutants from everyday sources such
as tra ic, smoke, bacteria, viruses, and
chemicals. Visitors to the showroom could
also see Artome M10, a state-of-the-art
mobile projector and sound-system, which
also doubles as an audio-conferencing
solution. Those seeking peace and quiet
to get some concentrated work done tried
out Framery One. This innovative booth
design incorporates the latest technology,
plus leading sound insulation standards
and echo-free acoustics so you can’t be
overheard or disturbed. It is fully flexible
too, with an electric, height-adjustable table
which accommodates laptops, personal
devices, and workplace essentials.
Among the various venues within the
Clerkenwell postcode, Project, in the
picturesque grounds of St James Church
was a must-visit. Products on display
there included Tablebed from Welltek, an
innovative, space-saving design that can
be transformed from a table/desk to a
bed in a matter of a few seconds. Perhaps
a curveball for commercial workspace
professionals to consider but nonetheless
clearly demonstrates the trend for
versatility. The single version is perfect for
the hospitality market, meaning a console
or work desk doubles up as a spare bed for
hotel guests, saving house-keeping time.
All in all this much-loved design festival
made a triumphant return, celebrating the
creativity throughout London’s historic
Clerkenwell.
to net positive manufacturing.
Humanscale’s Hani Hatami also took part
in Closing the Loop as part of Conversations
at Clerkenwell, which looked at what the
furniture industry is doing to marry a circular
vision with the reality of a sector which
thrives in part, on fashion and change.
Elsewhere at this main talks hub in Spa
Fields, topics being discussed included
biophilic design in practice, the recovery
of the high street and the design of a space
actively and e ectively support the wellbeing
of the people who work there.
Colin Macgadie, Chief Creative O icer at
BDG architecture + design, along with Rosie
Haslem, Director with Streetsense and
Architect Lee Penson was part of a panel at
Synergy Commercial Lighting showroom,
exploring the importance of the human
experience in placemaking. Among other
themes, Macgadie referenced the idea of
transposing hospitality into the workplace
environment.
INSTALLATIONS
Among the installations in and around
EC1, BVN Architecture and Second Home
collaborated on an innovative site-specific
space called WorkPOP. It supported
the notion of work-from-anywhere and
encouraged experimentation towards
pop-up, iterative, workspaces. Visitors were
encouraged to step outside of the traditional
boundaries of work + place and WorkPOP
also featured recycled materials and is
designed to be modular. It has a circular
lifespan and a er the event, will relocate to
the roo op of Second Home’s workspace
in London Fields where it will support
events and knowledge work for its creative
community.
Sessions House was another must-visit
destination. Here, sustainable acoustic
designers BAUX hosted the global launch
of its first ever ceiling product within ‘BAUX
Acoustic Lounge’. This lounge is a low
climate-impacted installation, designed
by BAUX Co-Founders, Form Us With Love,