Transferring through London or able to arrive early to this year’s Summit? Join the DLN for three days of exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and experiences in London and beyond.

Each of these experiences is offered on a complimentary basis to Summit registrants; registration for each event is à la carte and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

ITINERARY

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

Our itinerary kicks off with intimate visits to the home of DLN Members, Partners, and friends throughout London. Addresses will be provided once registration is confirmed. 

• Explore Pooky Lighting’s newest collection over lunch
• Join Charlotte Freemantle and Will Fisher of Jamb London for a private tour of Dennis Severs’ House
• Get to know DLN Fellow Nina Campbell over drinks at her home in Chelsea
• Join Lulu Lytle, founder of Soane Britain, for drinks at her apartment in Bayswater
• Visit Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour for a convivial evening reception and informal Sunday supper

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

Monday offers a blend of tours, with some exploring the English countryside and others delving into the heart of Central London.

ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE TOURS

• Join Lulu Lytle for a tour of Soane Britain’s Leicestershire rattan workshop 
• Explore Sanderson Design Group’s historic, C.F.A. Voysey-designed new headquarters at Voysey House
• Experience Vaughan’s Winchester Headquarters Factory, Hampshire Home, and Winery Tour 
• Join Fermoie’s Jamie Shawcross and Charlie Sharpley for a trip to the brand’s studio and factory complex
• Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Cox London’s North London Workshop

CENTRAL LONDON TOURS

• Enjoy a private tour of the historic London Library
• Join designers Duncan Campbell and Luke Edward Hall at their London Flat for coffee and conversation in celebration of Luke’s latest collaboration with DLN Partner Rubelli
• Take a private tour of Sir John Soane’s Museum
• Join DLN Fellow Kathryn M. Ireland at her Canning Place home for cocktails and conversation
• Hear about the renovation and design of Beata Heuman’s Grade II listed studio home on Hammersmith Road
• Join Lucinda Oakes and the directors of Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler as they discuss how they are currently using these and similar techniques in their current projects with cocktails to follow.
• Join Francis Sultana for drinks and conversation in his set at Albany House
• Enjoy dinner with GP&J Baker’s Ann Grafton and DLN Fellow Kit Kemp in celebration of their fabric and wallpaper collaboration

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15

• Discover Ralph Lauren Home’s newest collection over breakfast at the brand’s New Bond Street Flagship
• Visit Liberty London’s Archive and Design Studio
• Tour the London offices of Zaha Hadid Architects with Melodie Leung, the firm’s Director

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