Registration

Visitor registration is now open. Material Matters London is free to visit for trade with advance registration, and £12 for the public. Registration/tickets are also available on the door. 



 Material Matters London

Discover the Future of Materials at Material Matters London
17-20 September | Space House, Kingsway, London WC2B 4AN

The Material Matters Fair returns to the capital for its fourth edition, showcasing the latest in innovation, sustainable design, and material intelligence. Taking place during the London Design Festival 2025, this year's event moves to a bold new venue, Space House, one of the city’s most iconic modernist buildings. 

Located in Central London, close to Holborn and Covent Garden, Space House provides a striking backdrop for over 40 carefully curated brands and emerging designers.                          

WHAT TO EXPECT


Material Matters  London is where material intelligence meets cutting-edge design. Explore the people, products and ideas reshaping the future of architecture, interiors and manufacturing. 

Here’s what’s in store

  • Curated exhibitors showcasing sustainable materials, furniture, finishes, and technology - from global brands to experimental designers
  • Live talks and panel discussions featuring leading voices in architecture and design, organised by Grant Gibson. Topics range from circularity and craft to regenerative design and the politics of making
  • Immersive installations that highlight innovation in biomaterials, recycled content, and low-impact production methods
  • Networking opportunities with architects, designers, makers, specifiers, and manufacturers from across the built environment


EXHIBITORS


Material Matters London brings together world-leading brands, innovative designers, and independent makers who investigate and celebrate the importance of materials and their ability to shape our lives. 

This year’s exhibitors span architecture, interiors, furniture, technology, and product design, all unified by a commitment to material intelligence, sustainability, creative innovation, and each with a strong material story to tell. 

Space House is filling up beautifully with a combination of established brands, such as 3M and mycelium company MycoWorks, as well as emerging talent, including the likes of Revive Innovations, Micaella Pedros, Jacob Marks, and Fibre Lab. 

There will also be installations from The Wood Awards, Only Natural Design Competition, and The Material Way, while world-leading architecture and design studio tp bennett and The Furniture Practice return to curate In the Making, which investigates the cost of what we create.                

VISITING THE FAIR


Whether you're looking to source innovative materials, discover emerging design talent, or connect with industry peers, Material Matters London 2025 is a must-visit event during the London Design Festival.

Who is it for?


This year’s fair is ideal for architects and interior designers, material specialists and specifiers, furniture and product designers, design students and educators, brand strategists and sustainability leads, as well as press and media covering design, architecture and the circular economy.

Key Information

Dates 17–20 September 2025
Venue Space House, Kingsway, London WC2B 4AN
Opening hours 10am-6pm. Last entry is at 5.30pm
Nearest stations Holborn, Covent Garden, Charing Cross
Entry Free for trade with advance registration, and £12 for the public. Registration/tickets are also available on the door. 

The fair is centrally located, easily reached by public transport, and fully walkable for those navigating the city during festival week. 

Access and safety

Material Matters London is located on the first floor of Space House. General access is via a set of stairs directly from the dedicated visitor entrance. Step-free access is available on request - either in advance or on arrival. 

Material Matters London is being staged in an unfinished part of Space House; the floors are rough concrete and uneven in places. Visitors are requested to take care of the building and contents and themselves while on-site. 

Student groups

All student groups of over 10 people need to contact us directly - via hello@materialmatters.design to agree on a time for their visit. Groups with members who are aged 16 or below need to ensure there is a ratio of one member of staff for five students.