Clerkenwell Design Week 2026 marked another memorable few days for the Parkside team, as our Clerkenwell studio welcomed designers, architects and makers for three days of hands-on workshops, industry talks and material exploration.
This year's programme centred on creative collaboration, with workshops run in partnership with Salt Studios and Francesca Pappacoda sitting at the heart of the week's activity.
Visitors got hands-on with materials, experimented with surface and process and took part in conversations that went well beyond the brief, which is exactly the kind of engagement that makes CDW a highlight in our calendar every year.
A big thank you also goes to Benholm Group, whose plants brought a welcome touch of greenery to the studio throughout.
Beyond the workshops, the three days gave us the chance to connect with a brilliant cross-section of the design community, from specifiers and interior designers to contractors and creative studios. The conversations around materials, sustainability and the built environment were as thought-provoking as ever, and it was genuinely energising to see so many people engaging with the work in such a direct way.
Thank you to everyone who joined us across the week. We are already looking forward to CDW 2027.
Continue The Conversation At Our Material Source Studios
If CDW gave you the chance to explore tiles up close, or if you missed this year's event, the experience is available all year round at one of our Material Source Studios.
Material Source is Parkside's dedicated space for material exploration, where architects, designers and specifiers can view our full range in person, get hands-on with samples and talk through specifications with the team.
With studios in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Leicester, there is a location to suit wherever your project is based. Visit Material Source to find your nearest studio.
Or, to connect with us digitally, please send us a message, and we’ll be in touch.
