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Material Matters London 2026
September 15 @ 10:00 am - September 17 @ 6:00 pm
The fifth edition of Material Matters London will take place from September 15 to 17, 2026, at UNLOCKED Shoreditch, 118 Curtain Road, London, as a key event of the inaugural Shoreditch Design Week during the London Design Festival.
The event brings together more than 50 leading brands, designers, and material innovators, presenting groundbreaking solutions and new approaches to sustainable design and material development. Visitors can explore innovations in circular construction, bio-based materials, compostable foams, waste-derived materials, and regenerative biomaterials, highlighting the future of responsible design and manufacturing.
The 2026 edition will feature notable participants including Front, showcasing waste-derived bricks and tiles, alongside Carbon Cell and The New Materialist. Special presentations will also include the annual Wood Awards shortlist and the Only Natural Awards cohort, offering visitors insight into some of the most innovative developments in material-led design.
With its focus on sustainability, experimentation, and material innovation, Material Matters London 2026 provides a platform for designers, architects, manufacturers, and creative professionals to discover emerging materials and explore new possibilities for the future of design. Visitors should confirm current access and registration conditions with the organizer.
ArchUp Events Desk review: The official visitor information confirms 15–17 September 2026 at UNLOCKED Shoreditch, 118 Curtain Road, London, with opening hours from 10:00 to 18:00 and last entry at 17:30. The event is recorded in the Europe/London timezone; no single public admission price was verified, so no Schema Offer is published.
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