London Design Gold

2024

Exhibition Stand

Entrant Company

Valor Collective

Category

Interior Design - Exhibits, Pavilions & Exhibitions 

Client's Name

Country / Region

United Kingdom

At Valor Collective, we created the London Skyline Stand to showcase what we do best - crafting bespoke stone and joinery with care, creativity, and attention to detail. This modular and interactive stand is designed not just to be seen, but to be experienced. It’s a reflection of who we are and the values we bring to every project.

The centerpiece of the stand is a marquetry skyline of London, handcrafted using wood veneers from past projects. For us, this skyline is more than just a design feature - it’s our way of honouring the city that inspires our work every day. It’s personal, it’s meaningful, and it’s a proud nod to the diversity and energy of London.

We wanted the stand to be interactive, so we included turning discs that reveal a variety of materials we use in our projects - marble, onyx, wood, and more. Each of these materials was chosen with sustainability in mind, using upcycled offcuts to reduce waste while still showing the beauty and quality of our craft. It’s a small way we can contribute to a more thoughtful approach to design.

The stand is designed to be reused and adapted for exhibitions and trade fairs across the UK. Rather than focusing on a single piece of furniture or room, we wanted to give a broader sense of what we do - something that could represent anything from a kitchen cabinet to a study desk, a bathroom feature, or a wardrobe. It’s versatile, just like the work we create for our clients.

This project is our way of combining creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship into something that not only looks great but feels true to who we are as a company. The London Skyline Stand is more than a showcase of materials - it’s a story about our connection to the city and our commitment to designing with purpose and heart.

Credits

Architect/Valor Collective
Siobhan Maguire
Interior Designer/Valor Collective
Paulina Zidonyte
Artist
Christopher Thompson
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