Representing the best of material innovation from around the world, the finalists of the Surface Design Awards 2021 have now been announced.

The judging panel, co-chaired by interior designer Nicola Osborn from Basha-Franklin and engineer Steve Webb of Webb Yates Engineers, selected 31 finalists from over 100 entries that were submitted this year. 

The judges shortlisted 31 projects across 12 categories and from 23 countries. Included among the 2021 finalists are Michael Grubb Studio, Stiff+Trevillion Architects, Alexander Owen Architecture, Light Bureau, Nina+Co Design - see the 2021 Finalists here.

Normally, the Surface Design Awards take place as part of the Surface Design Show, held in London each year. Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, the Surface Design Show 2021 will not be taking place and will instead go ahead on 8-10 February 2022. However, the winners of each category will be announced along with the Supreme Award winner on Thursday 11 February for the 2021 Surface Design Awards presentation. 

The full list of finalists can be found here.