designjunction
The Sorting Office
21 - 31 New Oxford Street, London WC1A

18 - 22 September 

More than 100 global brands, 30 design-led pop-up stores, 100's of product launches, live factory demonstrations, seminars, screenings, premium eateries, lightjunction, installations and more return to the industrial 1960's Sorting Office in September.

Top international brands including &tradition, Modus, Made in Ratio, Carl Hansen, Moroso, Zanotta, Bolon, Assembly Room, String, Mitab, Bla Station and Another Country take centre stage at central London's leading design destination.

Here are some of the highlights at the show.

lightjunction supported by Megaman

This year, sees the launch of lightjunction, London's first trade show dedicated to high-end decorative lighting.

Staged in partnership with experts Cameron Peters Fine Lighting, lightjunction brings together a curated selection of global lighting brands including Woka, LZF, Vibia, Artemide, Orsjo, Innermost, Sharon Marston, Northern Lighting, Vitamin among others.

Interactive Flash Factories

The Flash Factories return, bringing a diverse selection of industrial processes to life with live demonstrations each day.

This year Blueprint magazine, Additive Earth Systems and the Bartlett School of Architecture have collaborated to launch a competition using 3D printing technology. The best entries will be on show. There will be live 3D printing running throughout the event and a showcase of on-going experiments into large scale 3D printing for its potential application in architecture.

Brooks Saddles, Britain's oldest saddle makers, will demonstrate the process of making beautifully handcrafted leather saddles alongside the world's first full scale, portable CNC router system. Grow CNC, can be easily assembled on site, ready to cut in 3 minutes, and packed back away into its flight case for easy transport and storage.

Vibrant Shopping Destination

designjunction's ground floor is a retail emporium with more than 30 carefully selected stores selling furniture, prints, ceramics, glassware, books, watches and accessories. Retailers include Cherchbi, Theo, Clippings.com, Dezeen Watch Store, Dyke & Dean, Melin Tregwnt, Monotype, Native Union, and Outline Editions. Fans of 20th Century collectibles will be able to purchase originals from Midcentury Modern show, also taking up residency.

World-class Eateries

designjunction has sourced some of the best eateries at this year's show. On the ground floor, premium street food vans and market stalls selected by The Real Street Food Festival, offer a variety of international flavours. While refreshments including sodas and cocktails will be served from a bespoke bar by SodaStream.

An authentic Italian café operated by Gelupo and a Chilean wine bar commissioned by the Chilean Embassy will feature on the first floor. On the top floor Jamie Oliver's celebrated Barbecoa will set up a temporary residency, offering a selection of modern dishes. Transport for London meanwhile is opening a micro-brewery bar in association with Camden Town Brewery to celebrate its 150th anniversary.



Proud partners with Visa Europe and Visa Luxury Hotel Collection

designjunction has partnered with Visa Europe and Visa Luxury Hotel Collection. The hotel collection consists of more than 900 properties worldwide. In case you don't know, Visa Europe Premium cardholders can take advantage of a range of benefits at each hotel including automatic room upgrade upon arrival (when available), late check-out and a $25 food and drink voucher. Visa Europe debit and credit cardholders also gain free entry into the show.

Challenging debates

Live debates and panel discussions are happening throughout the day in a new seminar theatre designed by architecture duo VoonWong+BensonSaw. The sessions will take a closer look at the relationship between design and architecture. All talks are free to attend and can be seen at thedesignjunction.co.uk/programme.



tokyobike tours

Join the tokyobike tours and see London's hidden design gems, with guided rides across the capital each day. Led by industry experts each tour will start and finish at designjunction. Details on how to book your space will be announced soon.



West End Design District

designjunction has launched a West End Design District to celebrate the best design in the capital's West End. Visitors can take advantage of discount offers from stores such as Alessi, Molteni&C, Bo Concept, EDC, Habitat, Heals, The Conran Shop, Ligne Roset West End, Dark Room and Tracey Neuls for the weekend of the London Design Festival 21 - 22 September. Offers are available to Elle Decoration readers (October issue: on sale 1 September)  or Visa Premium card holders.

Visit thedesignjunction.co.uk/showrooms for more information.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 18 September | Press Preview 4pm - 6pm

Thursday 19 September | 10am - 8pm

Friday 20 September | 10am - 7pm

Saturday 21 September | 10am - 6pm

Sunday 22 September | 10am - 4pm

Free admission on the door for VISA debit and credit card holders or pre-register for free fast track entry to the show

www.thedesignjunction.co.uk/register

 
Media enquiries, please contact:

Deborah Spencer
t:+ 44 (0) 7887 502 457
e: dspencer@thedesignjunction.co.uk