London Design Festival 2011: British design retailer SCP will host new product launches and a seven metre-high installation by Michael Marriott at their east London store as part of Shoreditch Design Triangle during the London Design Festival this month.
Top: Donna Wilson
Above: Channel desk lamp
Their event will be open until 8pm from 17 to 25 September under the banner Design Department Store.
Above: Maude shelves by Kay + Stemmer
Pieces on show will include furniture by Matthew Hilton, graphic prints by Rob Ryan and textiles by Donna Wilson.
Above: Marvin coat hook by Gareth Neal
Find out more at the Design Department Store microsite.
Above: Delta by Rich Brilliant Willing
Dezeen are proud to be media partners for Shoreditch Design Triangle, which will include thirty four shops, galleries, studios bars and cafes in east London with a late-night opening on Tuesday 20 September.
Above: Donna Wilson
The London Design Festival takes place 17-25 September 2011.
Above: Ruler for Measuring the Growth of Human Beings by Rob Ryan
Here are some more details from SCP:
SCP Design Department Store
London Design Festival 17 to 25 September 2011
Meet. Browse. Relax. Have a beer. All the bases are covered at the Design Department Store during London Design Festival, 17th to 25th September 2011. This inaugural event is both a design exhibition and a working department store taking over both floors of SCP East.
Above and below: Joyce extending table by Gareth Neal
Open until 8pm every night, we will have exclusive international launches and installations with items on show available to purchase. All accompanied by music, coffee served by Olypmia Express and beer by East End stalwart, Truman’s Beer. Pop down, stay a while.
The departments:
Furniture
SCP 2011 Collection – see our latest range of upholstery and furniture from Donna Wilson, Faudet-Harrison, Gareth Neal, Kay + Stemmer, Lee Kirkbride, Matthew Hilton, Terence Woodgate and Rich Brilliant Willing.
Above: grasshopper lamp by Gubi
Design product
SCP 2011 Collection – new accessories by Rob Ryan, Donna Wilson, Rich Brilliant Willing and Sylvain Willenz.
Above: Cobra lamp by Gubi
Michael Marriott – Michael is launching his Roto Stacka stool in conjunction with his installation.
Above: Donna Wilson
Donna Wilson presents AW 11 Collection – perennially popular Donna will be showcasing her latest range. Her trademark kaleidoscope of knitted colour will be ever-present in new homewares, knitwear and accessories.
Above: Donna Wilson
Lighting
Gubi presents Grasshopper and Cobra – innovative Danish design company Gubi are relaunching Greta Grossman’s iconic Grasshopper and Cobra lamp designs from the late 1940s.
Rich Brilliant Willing present their new lighting ranges including the Delta series, Channel collection and the Quart floor and table light.
Above: Donna Wilson
Books
Max Fraser presents London Design Guide 2012-13 – following on from the success of the first edition, the publication returns with totally new and updated content. It breaks the city down into digestible areas and reviews the best design shops, galleries and institutions.
Above: Donna Wilson
Installation
Michael Marriott presents Product & Homage to Constantin Brancus – this seven metre-high installation will be situated outside SCP’s Curtain Road store, providing a beacon, table surface, lighting and seating.
Above: Donna Wilson
To promote the Design Department Store event we are launching a microsite at www.designdepartmentstore.com in September. Here you will be able to follow the individual stories, find out the latest news and download images and information.
Above: Donna Wilson
SCP East
135–139 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3BX
Monday 19 September 12.00 onwards: press preview
Tuesday 20 September 18.30-21.00: launch party
Tuesday 20th September: Shoreditch Design Triangle late night. A fantastic evening involving local galleries, shops and studios opening late and putting on a variety of events. Make a night of it.