
WHY VISIT?
Taking place from 3-5 February at London's Business Design Centre, Surface Design Show is an event dedicated to surface material innovation. 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 from 180+ exhibitors.
Join 6000+ architects, designers and specifiers to discover the best innovative materials for the built environment whilst also enjoying a stellar line up of guest speakers and thought-provoking installations.
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WHATS ON?
Surface Design Show (SDS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership for the 2026 edition of the show. This partnership echoes SDS’s dedication to providing a platform where the entire design community can immerse themselves in the latest and most inspiring materials for the built environment.
Curated by material, design & trend expert Sally Angharad and located at the heart of the show is Surface Spotlight, a recurring highlight of the show. This years theme is Material Evolution.
Curated by material, design & trend expert Sally Angharad and located at the heart of the show is Surface Spotlight, a recurring highlight of the show. This years theme is Material Evolution.
Designed for dynamic, up-and-coming brands, Innovation Gallery is platform for launching new products and showcasing innovative solutions in the Architecture and Design (A+D) sector.
At the heart of Surface Design Show you can find Stone Tapestry designed by Squire & Partners to highlight the versatility of natural stone through surface finish and texture, celebrating stones from the British Isles.
