The Surface Design Show takes place from 5-7 February 2013 at the Business Design Centre in London. It is the only UK event to focus exclusively on innovative and inspirational interior and exterior surface solutions.
Over 4000 architects, interior designers and specifiers are expected to attend the highly bespoke event for surface materials. With over 100 exhibitors displaying the very latest surface solutions, Surface Design Show is now firmly recognised as the event for this sector.
The show's director, Christopher Newton, said, "Surface Design Show provides a niche offering to architects, interior designers and specifiers, with the opportunity to meet suppliers and see, touch and source innovative products. We are delighted with the response so far to the 2013 show and look forward to another tremendous event"
Exhibitors already signed up for 2013 will be displaying their latest products in acoustic solutions, carpets, ceramics, cladding, doors, fabrics, flooring, glass, metal, light panels, stone, wood & 3D models.
Returning after a successful 2012 show, Applelec will be displaying their LED Light Sheet, an innovative backlighting unit suitable for a variety of applications including interior design features and to illuminate building cladding systems or surface materials such as decorative glass and graphics. Running cool to touch, the units are perfect for the display of heat sensitive products and are used for luxury and cosmetic retail display.
Stratum Resin Flooring will be displaying Esthec Terrace, a high quality preformed synthetic profiled resin decking for outdoor application to public and private terraces, balconies, pool decks, rooftop gardens. It is durable, ecological with no pvc, recyclable, sustainable and low maintenance.
The 2013 show features a programme of talks, seminars and live demonstrations including a Preview Evening Live Debate hosted by design editor, curator and conference organiser Aidan Walker. A panel of professionals including Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh, inventor of Sugru (‘the next best thing since Sellotape') will explain their vision and their application of their special materials to create a better world.
There will be a PechaKucha Evening, a simple presentation format where architects and interior designers show 20 images, each for 20 seconds, sharing ideas, inspirations, favourite works and thoughts. The evening will be hosted by Felix Mara, Editor AJ Specification & Technical Editor Architects Journal.
Future Thinking will highlight the thinking that goes into the development and selection of materials for architecture and design and is a hugely popular display of emerging materials and technology influencing the work of architects & designers. Curated by Phil Coffey, Principal of Coffey Architects and held in collaboration with Dr Sascha Peters from Haute Innovation, an innovation consultant and materials specialist from Germany.
The Surface Design Awards have been launched to mark the 10th anniversary of Surface Design Show. The Awards recognise examples of progressive design and the use of innovative surfaces in projects both in the UK and internationally. The Surface Design Awards mirror the goals of the show by shining a spotlight on the wealth of creativity and innovation within the industry. The shortlisted finalists will be advised on 5th November 2012. The winners will be announced on Thursday 7 February 2013, at the Surface Design Show.
