Danish design brand Fritz Hansen and audio specialist Technics have partnered to transform Fritz Hansen’s Farringdon showroom into a series of inviting, Bauhaus-inspired listening spaces for the London Design Festival. These environments are designed to captivate audiophiles and design enthusiasts alike.
As part of the Fritz Hansen Sound Club, the showroom is divided into four distinct areas where visitors can enjoy a specially curated selection of vinyl records. This innovative installation blends Fritz Hansen’s furniture and lighting with Technics’ turntables, headphones, and speakers to create atmospheres that are both visually and sonically engaging.
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A Design Delight: The Centerpiece Pieces
The centerpiece of these spaces features the 90th anniversary limited edition of the Kaiser Idell Luxus table lamp alongside the Technics SL 40CBT turntable, both reimagined in an elegant burgundy hue. This collaboration between historic design and cutting-edge audio technology celebrates the Bauhaus movement, integrating 1930s furniture with modern pieces from the Fritz Hansen collection, ultimately enhancing the experience.
Sound as a Spatial Experience
The Fritz Hansen Sound Club debuted during the 3 Days of Design in Copenhagen, showcasing how sound informs the way we experience interior settings. “Sound plays a direct role in how we experience space,” stated Fritz Hansen’s creative director, Els Van Hoorebeeck. “It influences movement, pauses, and interactions with furniture, lighting, and materials, making our spaces truly special.”
Exploring the Spaces
In the Study area, steel-framed desks are paired with Arne Jacobsen’s Ant Chair in a cherry veneer, while the iconic Egg Chair offers a comfortable spot in the Reading Corner. Downstairs, the Living Room is designed for socialising, featuring a turntable and speakers, further contributing to the overall experience.
Iconic and Contemporary Collaborations
The setup also includes pieces like Poul Kjærholm’s PK31 sofa and PK80 daybed, along with a 1930s drinks trolley and PK61 tables, all elements that enhance the setting. Fritz Hansen, founded in 1872, has collaborated with renowned designers like Jacobsen, Kjærholm, and modern talents such as Piero Lissoni and Cecilie Manz.
A highlight is the new version of Manz’s Monolit chair, complementing the original décor with a wall-mounted Kaiser Idell lamp and an upholstered version of Nendo’s N02 Recycle chair.
Fritz Hansen Sound Club is open to the public until 20 September at 78 Cowcross Street during the London Design Festival. Visit the Dezeen Events Guide for more architecture and design happenings worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fritz Hansen Sound Club?
The Fritz Hansen Sound Club is a series of Bauhaus-inspired listening spaces within Fritz Hansen’s Farringdon showroom in London, designed in collaboration with audio specialist Technics.
What can visitors experience at the Fritz Hansen Sound Club?
Visitors can enjoy a curated selection of vinyl records in four distinct areas, where Fritz Hansen’s furniture and lighting blend with Technics’ audio equipment to create visually and sonically engaging atmospheres.
When is the Fritz Hansen Sound Club open to the public?
The Fritz Hansen Sound Club is open to the public until 20 September at 78 Cowcross Street during the London Design Festival.