With so many interior design trade shows and architecture events once again taking place following the global pandemic, it can be hard to choose which ones to visit. To help you decide, we have compiled a detailed guide to the must attend events of 2022.
Surface Design Show
Tuesday 8th – Thursday 10th February | Business Design Centre, London, UK
Surface Design Show is the UK’s leading event for architects and designers to explore the best in surface material innovation.
More than 150 exhibiting companies and organisations are set to display the widest range of surface materials and designs, not just from the UK, but from around the world
The 2022 edition of the show will have a strong focus on sustainability as it looks to influence this crucial debate. The theme, a ‘Sense of Place’, will highlight the planet’s wellbeing as being at the heart of all decision making
Visit www.surfacedesignshow.com for more information and to register.
Futurebuild
Tuesday 1st – Thursday 3rd March| ExCeL, London, UK
Evolving with the industry and the UK Government’s goal, Futurebuild is pioneering the drive to net zero. Their mission is to cultivate cross sector collaboration to inspire the transformational change needed to propel the construction industry to the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero.
For the 2022 edition of the show, around 20,000+ specifiers, decision-makers and disruptors are expected to attend to find new products and solutions.
This curated exhibition showcases manufacturers and suppliers of the most innovative technology, products and services from the built environment. The show also includes a programme featuring the most influential thought leaders and pioneering thinkers addressing the industry’s most relevant issues.
Visit www.futurebuild.co.uk for more information and to register.
Architect@Work London
Wednesday 13th – Thursday 14th April | The Truman Brewery, London, UK
Architect@Work is aimed at architects, interior designers and other specifiers with a focus on architectural innovation. Alongside a programme of panel discussions and seminars, the event showcases the work of leading architectural suppliers showcasing innovative products.
The mission of Architect@Work is to provide much more than a simple meeting point for specifiers. Considerable focus is laid on the exchange of knowledge and innovative ideas.
Every year Architect@Work London has a different theme on which its exhibition and panel discussion focuses. The theme for 2022 is Air & Architecture.
Visit www.architect-at-work.co.uk for more information and to register.
Grand Designs Live
Saturday 30th April – Sunday 8th May | ExCeL, London, UK & Wednesday 5th – Sunday 9th October | NEC, Birmingham
In 2022 Grand Designs Live will be hosting its 15th celebration of self-building, domestic design and home improvements.
Meet a range of self-build and home improvement companies presenting building materials, home technologies, interior design ideas, and furnishings.
Visitors can attend talks and debates featuring leading industry figures or take advice from experts during complimentary consultations; covering everything from garden design to finance.
Visit www.granddesignslive.com for more information and to register.
UK Construction Week
Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th May | London, ExCeL & Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th October | Birmingham, NEC
UK Construction Week (UKCW) is the UK’s largest built environment event. In 2022 the event will stage London and Birmingham editions.
UKCW attracts 45,000 construction professionals and 650+ exhibitors showcasing their latest innovations, products and services.
Visit www.ukconstructionweek.com for more information and to register.
Surface & Materials Show
Tuesday 3rd – Thursday 5th May | London, ExCeL & Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th October | Birmingham, NEC
The Surface & Materials show is part of the built environment’s largest event UK Construction Week (UKCW).
This specific section of UKCW offers an exclusive array of new product launches and creative ideas that will inspire designers and specifiers from all parts of the interiors and architectural industry.
Visit www.ukconstructionweek.com/surface-materials for more information and to register.
Clerkenwell Design Week
Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th May | Various venues around Clerkenwell, London, UK
Clerkenwell is home to more creative businesses and architects per square mile than anywhere else on the planet, making it truly one of the most important design hubs in the world.
To celebrate this rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week showcases leading UK and international brands and companies in a series of showroom events, exhibitions and special installations that take place across the area.
With over 100 resident showrooms, an array of exhibitors and local practices taking part, CDW has firmly established itself as the UK’s leading independent design festival and annually attracts the international design community to the area for three days of exciting events.
Visit www.clerkenwelldesignweek.com for more information and to register.
London Festival of Architecture
Wednesday 1st – 30th June | Various venues around London, UK
The London Festival of Architecture is a month-long, city-wide celebration of architectural practice and experimentation.
The event is the world’s largest annual architecture festival, with a mission to democratise discussions around architecture, test new ideas and uncover and promote new talent.
With an amazing programme of events and activities taking place right across London every June this is truly a must attend event.
Visit www.londonfestivalofarchitecture.org for more information and to register.
Birmingham Design Festival
Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th June 2022 | Various venues around Birmingham, UK
The Birmingham Design Festival is a celebration of the local, national and international design industry. Returning in 2022, the festival is set to feature 100+ events and 80+ speakers over three days in June.
Visit www.birminghamdesignfestival.org.uk for more information and to register.
London Design Festival
Saturday 17th – Sunday 25th September| Various venues around London, UK
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world and as the gateway to the international creative community.
The Festival features hundreds of large-scale installations, exhibitions and events pop ups.
In 2019, it welcomed a record-breaking 600,000 individual visitors from over 75 countries. An additional passer by audience of nearly 1 million people had the opportunity to see the four Landmark Projects.
The 2022 edition will be the event’s 20th anniversary.
Visit www.londondesignfestival.com for more information and to register.
100% Design / Design London
Wednesday 21st – Saturday 24th September | Magazine London
In 2020 100% Design rebranded and became known as Design London.
Design London is the largest destination for contemporary design during London Design Festival. The event features a highly curated selection of influential furniture, lighting and contract interiors brands.
In 2021 Design London welcomed more than 12,000 visitors, connecting architects, interior designers, specifiers and more with some of the world’s leading brands.
Visit www.designlondon.co.uk for more information and to register.
Decorex International
Sunday 9th – Wednesday 12th October | Olympia, London, UK
Decorex International is Europe’s leading high-end interior design show.
The event is the destination to meet with thousands of actively specifying Interior Designers, Decorators, Designers, Interior Architects, Property Developers and Specifiers all under one roof.
Visitors flock to Decorex to discover exquisite designs and foster quality relationships with innovative brands.
Visit www.decorex.com for more information and to register.
London Build Expo
Wednesday 16th – Thursday 17th November | Olympia, London, UK
London Build Expo is the UK’s biggest festival of construction featuring a jam-packed two days of incredible content across 6 conference stages with a 50% representation of female speakers, 100’s of exhibitors, live music, entertainment and networking events including Meet the Buyer sessions, Women in Construction and much more.
Visit www.londonbuildexpo.com for more information and to register.
Have we missed any great interior design trade shows or architecture events in our list? Contact us with your recommendations and let us know which ones you will be attending.