levete drift bench

Amanda Levete trained at the Architectural Association and after working for Richard Rogers joined Jan Kaplicky as a partner at Future Systems in 1989.Future Systems was considered one of the most innovate practices of its time, completing award-winning and internationally recognised buildings such as the Selfridges department store in Birmingham and the media centre at Lord’s cricket ground which won the prestigious Stirling Prize.  After a 20 year partnership with the late Jan Kaplicky, Amanda went on to form Amanda Levete Architects.  With a focus on design research, developments in digital fabrication, and a commitment to exploring the transformative potential of space, this new practice has already challenged the conventional notions of form and space while at the same time, continuing to further build on the value already placed on hand-drawings and hand-crafted models.  Their portfolio includes the redevelopment of media giant News Corporation's headquarters in east London in order to create a campus for its UK operations, housing: The Times, Sunday Times, News of the World and The Sun newspapers, Dow Jones, Harper Collins, MySpace and 20th Century Fox.

British pioneering design brand Established & Sons represents the current trend of design innovation. The brand has gradually become a well-respected brand with a focus on individual expression, and design enthusiasts turn to the Established & Sons collection to find imaginative products with style and personality. Established & Sons has supported the development and production of some of our timepieces and has trained many young designers. Willing to provide freedom for artists and craftsmen, providing original groundbreaking ideas and evolving into a remarkable collection of furniture and lighting. The company proposes designs with impact, challenges and a wide audience. Collectors choose to offer features and conversation points, and some designs drive the development of technology. Designed for extreme and unusual products, relying on skilled craftsmen and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. Recently, Sebastian Wrong, co-founder and design director of Established & Sons, officially joined the 2019 Lexus Global Design Awards mentor team. Sebastian Lang will participate in this world-renowned international design event, demonstrating his outstanding achievements in product design, manufacturing and creativity. Sebastian Lang has created a series of classic furniture designs, including Heidi stools that blend modern and nostalgic styles, and the Wrongwoods collection, which has been acclaimed for its novel color schemes and designs. He has worked extensively with new generation design and creative talents as well as industry veterans, and has thus become the best choice for the Lexus Global Design Awards elite mentor team.