A centrepiece of the London Design Festival 2024 will be the 'Vert' installation at the Parade Ground of the Chelsea College of Art. Constructed from red oak, the structure will support a biodegradable mesh hosting an array of plant life, highlighting the potential for diverse timber use in construction. A collaboration between the festival organisers and the American Hardwood Export Council, it brings together the expertise of Diez Office – an industrial design studio – and OMC°C, specialists in climate farming.

Meanwhile, at the Royal Naval College's Painted Hall, Turkish designer and artist Melek Zeynep will present 'Duo', a symbolic installation comprising a series of prisms. This thought-provoking piece encapsulates the essence of 'two', exploring ideas of dialogue, duality and dynamic interplay.

London Design Festival continues its tradition of supporting emerging talent through a series of exciting commissions, capturing the festival's commitment to fostering innovation and creativity across various design disciplines. A partnership between London Design Festival Emerging Design Medal winners, Power Out of Restriction (POoR Collective) and Battersea Power Station will result in a community-led riverside installation created by Wandsworth-based school children and youth groups.

The Victoria and Albert Museum – a longstanding partner of London Design Festival – will once again act as a hub for the festival, hosting a series of immersive installations exploring global cultures. There will be several notable displays, including Giles Tettey Nartey's thought-provoking 'Communion' installation, originally created for the Wallpaper* Class of '24 exhibition at Triennale Milano. The museum will also feature works by emerging designers Arjun Singh Assa, Liang-Jung Chen, and Angela Ford, offering a platform for fresh perspectives in design. Modular by Mensah, Bridge of Weir Leather and Muirhead will present ‘Un-Hide: Reframing Luxury', which promises to explore innovative uses of leather in design. Meanwhile, the Craft x Tech Tohoku Project, launched in Japan in May, will be on view at the V&A's Prince Consort Gallery, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern technology.

Stay in the festival’s Mayfair Design District at The Beaumont, which features the striking, cubist-inspired sculpture ‘ROOM’ by Antony Gormley which doubles as a unique guest room. In stark contrast, the hotel’s interiors are designed by Richmond International with a modern take on 1920s elegance. The Beaumont’s location also provides easy access to the galleries and design shops of Fitzrovia.

Or if you’re seeking contemporary interior design (courtesy of Steve Leung) and stunning views of London, stay at Shangri-La The Shard, which is located close to the Bankside Design District. The hotel's location is ideal for design enthusiasts, being just a short walk from the Tate Modern and a quick tube ride to the Design Museum in Kensington.

To explore East London's edgy design scene, Rosewood London in Holborn offers a sophisticated base within easy reach of Shoreditch Design Triangle. After you’ve finished exploring the neighbourhood, discover the hotel’s striking contemporary British art collection with works by Eduardo Hoffmann and Simon Bingle.

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