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Surface Spotlight Live, a section of the Light School is key component of the show, As well as established brands, Surface
show curated by trend expert Sally reflecting the fact that London is the world’s Design Show is dedicated to promoting
Angharad and forecasters Colour Hive, capital for lighting design specification. up-and-coming designers in the
will take a look at what the future holds Here leading manufacturers will materials sector with its New Talent
for materials while the Stone Gallery also demonstrate the relationship between light section appearing once again, curated by
returns for 2020. Supported by the leading and surfaces, as well as showcasing the internationally acclaimed speaker and
industry body Stone Federation GB, this latest architectural lighting products and forward-thinking chief creative director at
section’s Stone Knowledge Hub will form a innovations in lighting technology. Light Trendease International Jennifer Castoldi.
focal point for the event where architects Talks, a series of sessions supported by the and designers can interact with, and learn Institution of Lighting Professionals and more about, specifying natural stone. collated by Rebecca Weir from Lightbout.IQ,
will underpin this knowledge sharing.
Renowned practices including Steven
Holl Architects, Mikhail Riches, AECOM,
WilkinsonEyre, Arupand Chris Dyson
Architects are among those shortlisted for
the 2020 Surface Design Awards, which
exemplify creative use of surface materials
and lighting. There are an impressive 39
projects across 14 categories in total, from
retail and public buildings to commercial
projects and housing. Demonstrating the
truly international reach of the awards, now
in their sixth year, projects on the shortlist
spanned 13 countries from 34 different
organisations with emerging practices
represented, as well as established firms.
The judging panel praised both the high
quality and variety of entries within the field
of surfaces and materials, which made for a
captivating and exciting day of judging.
Tickets are free to professional and
trade visitors. Register at
www.surfacedesignshow.com/register