Surface Design Show
Surface Design Show Celebrates 15 Years
of Bringing Together the Best in
International Surface Material Innovation
Surface Design Show returns to
London’s Business Design Centre
from 11-13 February, with a new focal
point through this year’s theme ‘Close
to Home’, which will look beyond
aesthetics and into manufacturers’
impact on the environment.
As well as over 180 exhibitors, visitors
can also enjoy a packed programme of
approximately 30 presentations from
50 speakers across the purpose-built
stages, including the ever-popular
Opening Night Debate and the lively
PechaKucha evening, which will
be hosted by Phil Coffey of Coffey
Architects. The winners of the
prestigious Surface Design Awards will
also be revealed during the 2 ½ days.
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Surface Spotlight Live, a section of
the show curated by trend expert Sally
Angharad and forecasters Colour Hive,
will take a look at what the future holds
for materials while the Stone Gallery
also returns for 2020. Supported by the
leading industry body Stone Federation
GB, this section’s Stone Knowledge Hub
will form a focal point for the event
where architects and designers can
interact with, and learn more about,
specifying natural stone.
Light School is key component of the
show, reflecting the fact that London
is the world’s capital for lighting
design specification. Here leading
manufacturers will demonstrate
the relationship between light and