TOTO Exhibits at the Leading Edge Design Festival in London
6/5/2025TOTO at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
A Celebration of Japanese Innovation & British Architectural Heritage
London EC1 | May 20–22
TOTO proudly took centre stage at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, an event that beautifully transformed London’s historic EC1 district into a dynamic epicentre of creativity, innovation, and architectural splendour.
Clerkenwell is globally renowned for its vibrant community of architects and interior designers, alongside a flourishing partnership with leading manufacturers. Since establishing our UK base here in 2010, TOTO has played a vital role in shaping the dialogue between cutting-edge technology and sophisticated bathroom design.
A Striking Contrast: NEOREST® WX at The Charterhouse
The magnificent Charterhouse—a pristine 14th‑century gem—provided a breathtaking backdrop for our latest showcase. Within its storied Great Chamber, we presented the ultimate in luxury Japanese hygiene: the NEOREST® WX smart toilet, showcased in striking Matte Black and Matte White.
The grandeur of Old Masters’ paintings, a grand piano, and the Chamber’s monumental architectural detailing provided a spectacular contrast to TOTO’s highly advanced, minimalist bathroom technology.
Shiro–Kuro: A Dialogue in Design
Back at our Clerkenwell showroom, guests were invited to discover our comprehensive WASHLET® range alongside an inspiring new window display. Inspired by the concept of "Shiro–Kuro" (the dynamic interplay of black and white), the installation featured a stylised great wave and a snow‑capped mountain.
This striking visual narrative beautifully framed our Matte Black and Matte White collections, offering passing architects and enthusiasts a glimpse into TOTO's design philosophy.
Festival Highlights & Cultural Exchange
The Sustainable Tea House
Visitors were enchanted by our intimate yet elegant stand, offering a genuinely Japanese welcome. We proudly repurposed our original Tea House design, ensuring that post-festival, it will be permanently reinstated at the London showroom to maximise sustainable reuse.
A Week at the Knees
Just outside in Charterhouse Square, Alex Chinneck’s playful brick masterpiece wittily reimagined a Georgian townhouse façade. This structural marvel utilised 7,000 salvaged bricks and 320 metres of steel, perfectly complementing the festival's theme of structural innovation.
A Taste of Japan
To complete the cultural exchange, TOTO collaborated with London’s renowned HowMatcha to craft a bespoke matcha cocktail.
Blending cherry cordial with rhubarb tonic water, this exquisite union of Japanese and English flavours proved incredibly popular, resulting in guests queuing down the street to experience it.
Looking Forward
As longstanding exhibitors at Clerkenwell Design Week, we relished this year’s expansion into new venues and the unparalleled opportunity to forge fresh connections with clients, interior designers, and collaborators. It was a true celebration of international design and technical innovation.
Experience the TOTO collections featured at Clerkenwell for yourself by exploring our curated WASHLET® ranges today.
