The Villeroy & Boch Group will be exhibiting this year at Clerkenwell Design Week, and for the first time the 2 brands, Villeroy and Boch and Ideal Standard, will unite to present their passion for design, innovation and craftsmanship. At their London Design and Specification Centre (LDSC), based in the heart of Clerkenwell, the company will be presenting its bold vision for creative freedom and flexibility in bathroom design from 20th - 22nd May.
Skyla, the newly developed bathroom range from Villeroy and Boch, will be a centrepiece at the LDSC during Clerkenwell Design Week. The collection combines organic shapes with clear lines for a flexible aesthetic across ceramics, furniture, and mixers. Visitors will be able to get a taste of the recent additions to the range: 2 new shower toilets and WCs alongside the latest mixers. Villeroy and Boch’s Antao collection will also be on display.
Ideal Standard will be showcasing its extended sustainable Alu+ showering collection including a new bronze finish alongside Solos, a minimalist range of integrated mixer/basin options and showers with integrated overhead lights. Designed for Ideal Standard by designer and architect Roberto Palomba, the La Dolce Vita collection will be displayed, featuring a harmonious combination of geometric shapes and designs inspired by nature.
Alongside the latest products, the company will be hosting an exclusive VIP event on Wednesday at 6pm, followed by an evening of celebration on Thursday from 6pm, offering guests 2 opportunities to view the latest ranges. The manufacturer has also partnered with Dezeen, hosting a Competition – ‘Shaping Water’ – which tasks designers to create a large-scale installation for St John's Gate, a prominent historic location in Clerkenwell. The challenge is to create an installation that draws from the functional and aesthetic qualities of water. The manufacturer is supporting 3 panel events in partnership with Dezeen at the Charterhouse. The competition winner will join Dezeen’s Max Fraser to discuss their design concept on the 20th May at 1.00pm
Leanne Martin, UK marketing director at Villeroy & Boch, pictured, said: “Clerkenwell Design Week is always a great moment to connect with the design community. Attending for the first time as part of the Villeroy & Boch Group is a great opportunity to discuss what the future holds as part of the Group and how we can continue to evolve our portfolio. It’s also the perfect chance to showcase our latest innovations and discuss how these can help shape the future of the industry. It’s only by engaging the community and understanding their challenges that we can keep pushing the boundaries in design.”
