10 Year Celebration

OPEN STUDIO 18-22 Sep 10.30-17.30 MATERIAL SESSION 19 Sep 13.00-14.00 (RSVP) STUDIO SOCIAL Embracing Age 19 Sep 18.00-21.00 (Ticketed) STUDIO LATE Surface Matter X 20 Sep 18.00-21.00 (RSVP) MATERIAL SESSION 21 Sep 14.00-15.00 (RSVP) SURFACE MATTER celebrate 10 years with an open studio, product launches, events and displays inspired by material heroes. INTRODUCING PIERREPLUME The soft launch of the newest material to our collection, Pierreplume is created by designers to address the challenges of the circular economy using waste as a resource. The tactile acoustic surfaces reinvent textile recycling, producing lightweight panels with the look of natural stone. The colours come from different fibres of fabric and discarded textiles, and can quickly and easily transform spaces. The acoustic solutions can be used in any area where sound reduction, texture and circular materiality are desired. Find material samples, displays and raw fibres in the studio. SHAPED New dimensional decorative panels with playful surfaces and textures. Taking a recycled paper composite material machined with sharp details, for a look and feel like blackened steel or carved stone, that will wear and patina. Withstanding heavy use, it's ideal for applications like lift car panels and stairways, restaurant and office wall cladding, bathroom interiors and design features. Being made with such a dense material allows intricate, lasting detail that won't chip or get worn out with age. With efficient production, the panels are ready for install without visible fixings, quickly and easily. Launching with a collection of patterns that can be customised to create drama and add texture to a space. MATERIAL SESSIONS 19 Sep 13.00-14.00 + 21 Sep 14.00-15.00 Whether you're a designer, maker or material enthusiast, the free informal sessions show materials made of paper, plastic and textile waste. The new sessions take a fresh, in-depth look at pierreplume and Shaped alongside other recycled materials. Explore how they’re made, where they can be used and how they can contribute to achieving ESG goals. Each session lasts around 45 minutes with a Q+A after, and includes light refreshments. Spaces for these sessions are limited to 15 people each, so register to guarantee your place. https://sm-materialsessions.eventbrite.com STUDIO SOCIAL Embracing Age19 Sep 18.00-21.00 Surface Matter and Built By Us team up for the fourth Studio Social, marking the first anniversary of the series. The series explores the impacts and paths forward to a more inclusive community within the built environment. Each event views different elements of social and environmental sustainability. This session, Future Cities - Embracing Age, addresses questions like - Are designers creating an age-inclusive environment? Are the needs of older people sensitive to their needs and desires? How can we make sure that people have a good quality of life and interaction with spaces, regardless of age? Tickets available on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/studio-social-inclusive-environments-embracing-age-with-special-guests-tickets-714482194477?aff=oddtdtcreator SURFACE MATTER X | LDF23 Studio Late 20 Sep 18.00-21.00 Surface Matter celebrate 10 years. Join in for materials, music, food, drinks and a look at how we can push materials to their full potential. RSVP recommended https://sm-studiolate.eventbrite.co.uk/