Pop-up garden
dal 9/5/2013 al 2/6/2013
Segnalato da
9/5/2013
Pop-up garden
Design Museum, London
Housed in the museum's display area on the riverfront (The Tank) the garden brings together some of the biggest names in design such as Charles and Ray Eames, Edward Barber, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, through a series of classic furniture designs as well as new works.
Design Museum, London has partnered with design company Vitra to create
a pop-up garden on the River Thames to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Housed in the museum’s display area on the riverfront (The Tank) the
garden brings together some of the biggest names in design such as
Charles and Ray Eames, Jasper Morrison, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec,
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby and Verner Panton, through a series of
classic furniture designs as well as new works.
Surrounding the garden are seating areas where visitor can sit and relax in
the heart of London and have lunch from the Design Museum Café, taking
in the great views of the Thames and Tower Bridge.
The Design Museum Pop-Up Garden is on display in the Design Museum
Tank, located on the River Thames outside the museum, from Friday 10
May and all the pieces on display are available from the Design Museum
Shop and designmuseumshop.com.
The installation marks a new partnership between Vitra and Design
Museum Shop.
All profits from the Design Museum Shop go to supporting the Design
Museum.
About Vitra:
Vitra is a Swiss company dedicated to improving the quality of homes,
offices and public spaces through the power of design.
Vitra’s products and concepts are developed in an intensive design process,
which brings together engineering excellence with the creative genius of
leading international designers. It is Vitra’s goal to create interiors, furniture
and accessories that are functional and inspiring.
Press enquires:
Ashley Woodfield, Press Manager, Design Museum
T: 0207 940 8787 E:ashley@designmuseum.org
Jordan Lewis, Press Officer, Design Museum
T: 0207 940 8761 E: Jordan@designmuseum.org
Design Museum
28 Shad Thames SE1 2YD - London
OPENING: 10.00 -17.45 daily. Last admission: 17.15
Admission free