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Clerkenwell Design Week 2012
> photographs & text by *Ben Webb [1] *for Yatzer.com/
O*n the 22d May 2012*, the gates to the infamous Farmiloe building (/34 St
John St London EC1M 4BE Area: Farringdon/) opened once again in order to host
*Clerkenwell Design Week [2]*, *London, UK *(*22-24 May 2012*). Featured in
films such as */The Dark Knight/* and */Eastern Promises/*, the *Farmiloe*
boasts an ideal utilitarian backdrop for this contemporary design fair. This
year’s event was sponsored by luxury car giant *Jaguar [3]* and true to
form, their participation was particularly unique. A concept car parked in
the lobby took center stage showcasing the various stages involved in the
model production right from clay molding to final polished bodywork. We were
particularly drawn to London based *Very Good & Proper* (*VG&P [4]*) with
their new Canteen Utility Chair and a recent bespoke version of the chair
made from brass and ply wood. An elegant selection of light fittings from
newcomers *Orsjo [5]* also made for a fresh perspective, including the new
*Baklava lamp* by *Claesson Koivisto Rune [6]*. Other show gems also included
the new hi-wing back chair from *Hitch Mylius [7]* and *Dare Studios [8]*’
wire group tables. Danish based design studio Muuto brought what can only be
described as a hand crafted feel to the show, exhibiting their new range of
lounge sofas and accessories. To top the week off a beautiful sun drenched
evening with prosecco in hand made for a perfect end to a refreshingly
original design week.
The general atmosphere of *Clerkenwell Design Week 2012 [9]* is captured in
the pictures that follow.
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Clerkenwell Design Week 2012 Festival Preview at crane.tv [10]
[1] http://www.benwebbdesign.com/
[2] http://clerkenwelldesignweek.com/
[3] http://www.jaguar.com
[4] http://verygoodandproper.co.uk
[5] http://www.orsjo.com
[6] http://www.ckr.se/
[7] http://www.hitchmylius.co.uk/
[8] http://www.darestudio.co.uk
[9] http://clerkenwelldesignweek.com/
[10] http://www.crane.tv/
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