“ Visitors to Surface Design Show 2023 will be inspired by new product launches running the gamut of colour , materiality and sustainability .
Sweden , the Netherlands , Lebanon , Malaysia , Korea and China and will give them the opportunity to learn from each other and to connect for a better future .
Located right in the heart of the exhibition , Surface Design Show welcomes back Surface Spotlight Live ( SSL ), an area which gives visitors a chance to touch and compare the latest material prototypes . Centred around this year ’ s theme , ‘ Shaping Communities ’, SSL will highlight the importance of new exchanges between surfaces , people and environments . From material transformation to inclusive design , co-creation to sensory wellbeing , SSL will present designs creating thoughtful solutions for interiors and architecture . This section of the show will again be curated by leading trend and colour expert , Sally Angharad .
Stone Gallery showcases the possibilities with one of the most sought-after materials with this section of the show attracting companies from the UK , Europe and further afield . It is officially supported by Stone Federation Great Britain whose Knowledge Hub forms a focal point for its member companies . Stone Tapestry , meanwhile , is an installation curated by leading London-based architectural practice Squire & Partners . It explores innovative textures , light , colour and pattern to create a tapestry of inspiring materials from around the world .
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development . The debate , which has CDUK as the official partner , will question how architecture and interior design professions are dealing with the Show ’ s theme of Shaping Communities .
Over the 2½ days , the Main Stage will host a range of debates , panels , trend forecasts and insights into the latest surface design innovations . It will also be the venue for the Legends Live series of ‘ in conversations ’ in partnership with Mix Interiors , where industry leaders interview someone they admire .
The PechaKucha evening also returns for 2023 having previously been an entertaining talking point of Surface Design Show . This fast and furious speaking format sees eight speakers battling to get their message across , presenting 20 slides for just 20-seconds each . The evening will be hosted by Nicola Osborn , creative director of design studio Basha-Franklin .
Another popular element of the show is the Surface Design Awards . Now in their 11th year , they continue to set a benchmark for architectural and design achievements across the world . More than 110 projects were entered into the 2023 Surface Design Awards , coming from an impressive 24 different countries . The BAFTA Headquarters in London by Benedetti Architects , which scooped the Supreme Winner award in 2022 set the standard for excellence in surface design . Following the success of its debut last year , the Architectural Photography category returns once more for 2023 .
This year the Awards ’ judging panel is co-chaired by Jonathan Hagos , Director of architects studio Freehaus and Nasim Koerting Head of Design at The Office Group , and features a diverse mix of industry professionals who have made a name for themselves amongst their peers .
The talks programme is always a particular highlight of Surface Design Show . The Main Stage , designed by Emily Skinner of recycling pioneers Smile Plastics , will host 18 different presentations and feature more than 40 speakers , inspiring a professional audience of architects and designers .
Setting the tone for the live events programme will be the Opening Night Debate , hosted this year by Jonathan Smales , executive chairman with Human Nature , a leading proponent of sustainable
Surface Design Show 2023 builds on the success of the event , which has been running for over fifteen years , as a place to encourage a meaningful exchange of ideas between manufacturers and the marketplace to further material innovation .
Surface Design Show , Business Design Centre , N1 0QH 7-9 February 2023
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