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SURFACE DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW


04-06 February Business Design Centre, London Ethical routes to a perfect skin


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rom 04-06 February, London’s Business Design Centre will host the Surface Design Show (SDS), the UK’s largest show dedicated to surface material innovation. With over 180 exhibitors, it is the event of choice for architects and designers to see, source and specify the latest and most inspiring internal and external surface materials.


‘Creative Conscience’ has been revealed as the 2025 theme and will highlight the future of materials for the built environment, focusing on sustainability, technological advancement and the human experience. The theme embodies a drive and commitment to sustainable, ethical and innovative design. This forward-thinking attitude explores the harmonious fusion of colour, sustainability and ingenuity in surface design for architecture and interiors.


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The plethora of exhibitors range from hand crafted ceramic tiles to stunning marble walls, bespoke wood veneers and everything in between. For example, Ketley Brick will be showcasing its innovative approach to creating inspirational brickwork facades through its Vision Bricks. Using the latest digital technologies, relief patterns can be created on the surface of clay bricks, as well as brick slips, pavers and quarry tiles, enabling the creation of bold and adventurous wall and fl oor designs as well as bespoke landscaping features. Exhibitors include Alpi, an Italian manufacturer of decorative surfaces made of reconstituted wood, the fi rst to industrialise this process. ALPIlignum veneer is made of real wood, produced by taking apart and putting back together


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