046 SURFACE DESIGN SHOW PREVIEW
The UK’s premium show for all things surfaces returns for its next installment this February, bringing with it a world of innovation. FX takes a peek to see what’s in store for the next edition
WORDS BY EMILY MARTIN
When 7 – 9 February
Where
Business Design Centre, London
Visit
surfacedesignshow.com
Familiar brands: Part of the exhibition line up will see returns from Armourcoat, renowned for its polished plaster, sculptural effects and innovative surface finishes; Textura specialists in contract wall coverings, and Surface Matter, which connects architectural materials with creatives for interior and exterior design projects. For Tile of Spain’s 2023 stand, expect an eclectic collection of products from 12 manufacturers from small formats and mosaics to 3D surfaces and technical slabs.
New Talent: Supporting emerging material designers has always been important to Surface Design Show. Tat is why the New Talent section will, for the fourth year in a row, be held in partnership with Trendease International. Its chief creative director, Jennifer Castoldi, will be curating over 30 ‘New Talents’ this year. Te section will inspire and excite visitors with the ‘class of ‘23’, showcasing a fascinating mix of biomaterials, natural materials, digital print, textiles, furniture, wallcovering, weaving and biopolymers. Tis forthcoming edition will be the most international yet with new talents coming from as far afield as 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.
Surface Spotlight Live: Located in the heart of the exhibition will be 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. Tis section of the show will again be curated by leading trend and colour expert, Sally Angharad.
Stone Gallery: Tis section showcases the possibilities with one of the most sought-after materials and is 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, which explores innovative textures, light, colour and pattern to create a tapestry of inspiring materials from around the world.
Talks: Te talks programme is always a particular highlight of Surface Design Show. Te 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.
Opening Night Debate: Setting the tone for the live events programme, this year’s Opening Night Debate is hosted by Jonathan Smales, executive chairman with Human Nature, a leading proponent of sustainable development. Te debate, which has CDUK as the official partner, will question how architecture and
interior design professionals are dealing with the show’s ‘Shaping Communities’ theme.
Main Stage: Te 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’, where industry leaders interview someone they admire.
PechaKucha: Te PechaKucha evening also returns for 2023 having previously been an entertaining talking point of Surface Design Show. Tis fast and furious speaking format sees eight speakers battling to get their message across, presenting 20 slides for just 20 seconds each. Te evening will be hosted by Nicola Osborn, creative director of design studio Basha-Franklin.
Surface Design Awards: Now in its 11th year, the Surface Design Awards continue to set a benchmark for architectural and design achievements across the world. Tis year, the Awards’ judging panel is co-chaired by Jonathan Hagos, director of architects studio Freehaus, and Nasim Koerting, head of design at Te Office Group, and features a diverse mix of industry professionals who have made a name for themselves amongst their peers. More than 110 projects have been entered into the 2023 Surface Design Awards with the finalists detailed below. Te winners for each category, as well as the supreme winner, will be announced during Surface Design Show at London’s Business Design Centre on Tursday 9 February.
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