Photography: OCLO Studios
THIS IS NOT A SEMINAR.
IT'S A FOREST.
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The Installation:
Forest Of The Senses
The built environment shapes who belongs in our city. What we build, preserve, or remove determines who feels welcome, safe, and represented — and who does not.
Forest of the Senses responds by reimagining belonging as something embodied, shared, and collectively shaped.
The timber installations present a striking, contemporary interpretation of trees and the forest environment, reimagined through sculptural form. Designed to be experienced spatially, the works invite visitors to move through and around them — creating a sense of immersion within a crafted forest landscape.
Audiences are encouraged not only to observe but to engage physically. By touching the surfaces, visitors experience the textures of the natural materials and the craftsmanship behind each piece, fostering a deeper, more tactile connection to the work.
This is Sensory Artistry — where each collaborating partner contributes a different sense to the whole:
Sight – Giles Miller Studio
Striking sculptural timber forms that shift and reveal themselves as you move through the space.
Touch — Abodo & Glenalmond
Precision-machined Abodo timber, responsibly sourced and crafted to invite physical connection. Studies show that exposure to natural textures can lower cortisol levels, reduce blood pressure, and support nervous system regulation.
Sound — MindFidelity
A bespoke atmospheric soundscape that echoes the rhythms and tonal qualities of a forest — from subtle natural sounds to more abstract sonic layers, adding depth and presence to the environment.
Scent — Dulcie
A fragrance dimension that deepens the emotional connection to the space, enriching the sensory journey through smell.
Taste
Woodland-inspired food and drink that extends the experience into taste, blurring the boundaries between art, nature, and embodied encounter.
Together, these elements create a holistic, multi-sensory environment that invites reflection, exploration, and heightened sensory awareness.
This installation is hosted by Australian-Indonesian furniture brand Reddie, in its new 2,000 sqft showroom. The event is an opportunity to be one of the first to visit this inspirational showroom, Clerkenwell's newest design destination.
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This is a CPD accredited event. ARB category: Environmental Sustainability. Part of the official London Festival of Architecture 2026 programme.
The Conversation:
Who Do We Design For?
Alongside the installation, a dedicated case study talk explores the full lifecycle of Forest of the Senses — from the origin of the timber and material sourcing through to conceptual development and fabrication. This offers guests a deeper understanding of the design intent, craftsmanship, and processes behind the work.
The evening invites practitioners to ask: who is missing from the table — and how can everyday material decisions remove barriers rather than reinforce them?
The evening covers:
– The conceptual vision behind Forest of the Senses and Giles Miller Studio's approach to Sensory Artistry
– The fabrication story — from responsibly sourced Abodo timber to precision machining by Glenalmond
– How material provenance, circularity, and specification choices connect to environmental justice and long-term resilience
– Collaboration across design, supply, and fabrication — and what it makes possible
– Practical frameworks for specifying materials that perform for people and planet
– What it means to design not just beautifully, but responsibly
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This is a CPD accredited event. ARB category: Environmental Sustainability. Part of the official London Festival of Architecture 2026 programme.
Do I need to be an architect to attend?
Not at all. While the event is designed with architects and designers in mind, anyone with a curiosity for design, materials, and the built environment is welcome — suppliers, engineers, students, or simply someone who loves great work.
Is this event CPD accredited?
Yes — this is a CPD event under the ARB category of Environmental Sustainability.
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes — woodland-inspired food and drink will be available throughout the evening, extending the sensory experience of the installation into taste.
What’s the dress code?
Smart casual. Comfortable, elevated, and you. We're in a beautiful Reddie showroom — feel free to bring your personal style.
Can I bring a colleague or team member?
Absolutely. We encourage teams to attend together. Each attendee will need their own ticket for registration and CPD tracking.
Will this be recorded or streamed?
This is a live, in-person event and we have no plans to record or distribute it. Consider it one night to be fully present.
What’s the vibe—more conference or party?
Somewhere between gallery opening and design conversation, with a soundtrack to match. You'll leave inspired, not exhausted.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. Just email us and we'll help you update the details.
