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Providing the latest insight into the world of materials, to equip interior designers, architects, and creative professionals with knowledge and new ideas. The content is curated by the in-house team at Material Source in collaboration with innovators and industry experts from both leading and emerging brands.

Textile artwork featuring seaweed textures, showcasing Jasmine Linington's unique slow textile artistry inspired by Scotland's coastal landscapes.

Meet the maker: Jasmine Linington.

14.04.2023

Modern countertop made of PaperStone® showcasing eco-friendly materials and a unique patchwork design.

PaperStone® is awarded an EPD.

10.04.2023

Innovative furniture display featuring sustainable materials, showcasing Norwegian design at Milan Design Week 2023.

Norwegian Presence 2023 at Salone.

05.04.2023

Exhibits showcasing sustainable materials and color concepts in circular design, featured in a bright, collaborative space.

How do we bring colour into circularity?

21.03.2023

Innovative black styrofoam furniture set, including a round table and four stools, highlighting eco-friendly design in Tokyo.

Urban Origin reimagines Tokyo's waste styrofoam.

13.03.2023

Sophie Farrar, a Sheffield ceramic artist, holds a textured black ceramic piece, showcasing her hand-building technique.

Meet the maker: Sophie Farrar.

03.03.2023

Contemporary ceramic sculptures displayed at Collect 2023, showcasing innovative designs and craftsmanship at Somerset House.

Collect craft fair returns to Somerset House.

02.03.2023

Panel discussion during the Material Source Studio seminar on sustainability, featuring engaging conversations and laughter among participants.

Sustainability - Confusion. Action. Trust.

13.02.2023

Colorful, textured surface materials showcasing innovative design trends at the Surface Design Show 2023 in London.

This year’s trends to spot at Surface Design Show

07.02.2023

Stylish interior design featuring sustainable decor, including pendant lights, a potted plant, and eco-friendly materials.

Year in review: Top innovation of 2022.

29.12.2022

Modern white ceramic vase with textured surface, holding dried grasses against a warm yellow background.

Dutch Design Week 2022: Our top picks.

23.12.2022

3D printing process for construction, showcasing a robotic arm applying concrete layers for sustainable building design.

How do you grow a building? You 3D print it.

28.11.2022

Sustainable blue Finn stools made from repurposed hospital waste, set against a light blue backdrop.

Blue Finn stools repurpose hospital waste.

23.11.2022

Top 23 biomaterial designers to watch in 2023.

Top 23 biomaterial designers to watch in 2023.

18.11.2022

Four artists from DeakinBio, engaged in innovative research and creative projects, showcasing diverse expressions in black and white portraits.

Maker in residence: DeakinBio.

11.11.2022

Modern architecture at Borough Yards features textured brick exterior with illuminated signage, highlighting a cultural destination in London.

f.r.a. curates Wanderfinding at Borough Yards.

07.11.2022

Matt Redding, associate at Gensler, smiling in front of greenery, reflecting on ESG principles for sustainable architecture.

Matt Redding, associate at Gensler: Debunking ESG.

04.11.2022

A textured, white arch-shaped panel made from Smile Plastics’ eco-friendly material named Heron, set against a brown background.

Smile Plastics’ new material Heron takes flight.

28.10.2022

Material Source is a destination for interior designers, architects and property professionals exploring a wealth of materials, products, and finished projects both online, and offline, at our Studios in Manchester & Glasgow.

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Manchester Studio:

Material Source Studio
1 Federation Street
NOMA Manchester
M4 4BF

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Glasgow Studio:

Material Source Studio
180 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

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