Taking place over three days in May, London’s Clerkenwell Design Week has established itself as a stop on the international design circuit over the last five years. The 2014 installment features lectures from superstars including Arik Levy and the Campana Brothers, massive installations from Studio Weave and others, and a bevy of independent design showcases, including the Design Factory exhibition at the Farmiloe Building. Dwell spoke with some of the designers showcasing at Clerkenwell and put together a guide to getting the most out of this week’s events.
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Smith Pavilion by Studio Weave
The London-based architecture practice will infuse their pop-up pavilion with the history of the central London borough’s makers and builders. Constructed from fibre-cement panels, a material made by re-appropriating an old paper mill and spinning-machine, the interior will feature CNC-cut panels that will tell the story of tools and gear used by neighborhood artisans. The structure will sit across from St John’s Gate.
Rendering courtesy of Studio Weave