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The London Design Festival - running from the 17-25 September 2016 - is an annual event celebrating London as the design capital of the world. First conceived by Sir John Sorrell and Ben Evans, the Festival promotes the city's creativity with a cornucopia of events and exhibitions intended to astound and inspire.

In conjunction with hundreds of partner organisation, the Festival is hosting over 400 events – some of which are right on our doorstep! Shoreditch is where numerous interiors brands hang their hats, so The Atlas Building is no stranger to design. But the London Design Festival is an opportunity to explore design to the max. To ensure you get the most out of the Festival days that follow, we’ve highlighted some of the top things to see and do in East London.

MINI LIVING Forests, Shoreditch

One of many so-called Landmark Projects, the Mini Living Forests Installations, by designer Asif Khan, are scattered around Shoreditch’s busy streets. The three architectural installations each have different interior landscapes and plant life. These literal green rooms offer visitors a chance to relax and switch-off; but moreover, each installation is geared towards slightly different activities – be it work, conversation or seclusion.

The Forests will themselves be venues for specific events across the Festival but in the meantime, these urban woodlands are the perfect place to immerse yourself in truly magical design.

Design Tours, Kings Cross

Seeking out the best of the London Design Festival is made easy with tokyobike’s Design Tours. The tours are led by key figures in the design world and each tour is uniquely curated by them. Riders have the opportunity to explore London whilst listening to their guide’s Festival commentary.

tokyobike believe that life is as much about the journey as the destination. This off-beat tour experience is guaranteed to be a relaxing day out as well as a lesson in the finer points of design.

Ready Made Go 2 at the Ace Hotel, Shoreditch

Curated by Modern Design Review, Ready Made Go 2 sees a series of products specially commissioned from London-based European designers. Rather than displayed on pedestals, the pieces are integrated into interior of the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch. Festival attendees are able to appreciate the pieces as functional objects, as well as examples of beautiful design – an absolute must for all devotees of interiors.