{"id":1805,"date":"2016-09-13T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=1805"},"modified":"2016-09-13T16:00:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-13T16:00:33","slug":"london-design-festival-must-see-installations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/trends\/design\/london-design-festival-must-see-installations\/","title":{"rendered":"London Design Festival: 5 must-see installations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Year after year, the British capital brings design to the heart of the city with the London Design Festival<\/em><\/strong>, which runs September 17 to 25 this year. A whole program of exhibitions, events and installation awaits fans of design and decoration.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at some of the must-see works coming to the city for the 2016 edition.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Mathieu Lehanneur \u2013 Liquid marble (<\/strong>Victoria & Albert Museum, room 52 of the British Galleries)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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French designer Mathieu Lehanneur celebrates the ocean through an unexpected material. \u201cLiquid Marble\u201d is a large piece of black marble sculpted to represent the movement of the ocean in a static yet realistic way.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe piece doesn\u2019t move, but the reflection of light on the polished marble makes it feel like a real sea. The idea is to bring a piece of the water to a place where there is none, to create a contemplative experience,\u201d explains the designer.<\/p>\n

SEE ALSO: Relaunch of an 1950\u2019s Danish Design Chair by Finn Juhl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Alison Brooks brings \u2013 The Smile (<\/strong>Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground of the Chelsea College of Arts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Canadian artist Alison Brooks has designed a huge wooden structure called \u201cThe Smile\u201d for London Design Week.<\/p>\n

This unusual urban object is, in fact, an arc-shaped 34-meter long and 3-meter high pavilion with open ends that flood the inside with light. Visitors can even take a stroll inside.<\/p>\n

A space for Norwegian design (<\/strong>Old Truman Brewery, 26 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This 13th edition of the Norwegian Design Exhibition will present the latest work from Norway\u2019s hottest talent. This year\u2019s exhibition explores the role of the country\u2019s distinctive design in shaping contemporary creations. The 100% Norway exhibition is hosted at the.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Asif Khan\u2019s urban forests (<\/strong>Vince Court N1 6EA, Charles Square Gardens N1 6HS and Pitfield Street and Charles Square EC1V 9EY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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British architect Asif Khan has created a three-part installation for the Mini brand\u2019s Mini Living project. It comprises three architectural installations with different interior landscapes and plants, which will be installed in the busy streets of Shoreditch.<\/p>\n

Sculpted scents from Zuza Mengham (<\/strong>Conran Shop, 55 Marylebone High St, W1U 5HS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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London artist Zuza Mengham will have five sculptures on display at the Conran Shop. Each piece captures a scent or aroma in a physical form, expressed through a combination of shape and color.<\/p>\n

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Source: Furniture News<\/a><\/em>
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