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Narrating Spaces with Light. A Decade at Surface Design Awards

Celebrating a decade of Michael Grubb Studio projects having a consistent presence at Surface Design Awards

Since 2015, Michael Grubb Studio has been a consistent presence at the Surface Design Awards, with multiple projects recognised for their innovative approach to lighting design. From the award-winning Black Prince Road in London in 2019 to other notable works shortlisted in the Light and Surface category.

Each shortlist, regardless of the year, serves as a reminder of the commitment, effort, and thought that goes into shaping spaces through light. It reaffirms the value of collaboration and the creative process that drives our work. It is an honour to see our projects recognised over the years alongside other exceptional designs from across the architecture industry.

This year, we are once again honoured to have made the list of finalists in the Light and Surface category, continuing a tradition of pushing boundaries in lighting design.

Below we have gathered a list of all projects that were chosen finalists at Surface Design Show over the years in Light and Surface Category.

Click on the photo to read more about the lighting design and project details.

Surface Design Awards 2025

Barley room at the immersive visitor experience , Dublin. Lighting by Michael Grubb Studio

Ingredients at Guinness Storehouse | Dublin, Ireland

Surface Design Awards 2024

Ad Gifrin Distillery, UK

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery, Wooler, UK

Surface Design Awards 2023


Lightplay – Royal Terrace Gardens, Torquay, UK

Surface Design Awards 2022


West Downs Campus, University of Winchester, Winchester, UK

Surface Design Awards 2021


Sayer Street, London, UK

Surface Design Awards 2020


Hi Tech & Digital Skills Centre, UK

Surface Design Awards 2019 Winner


Black Prince Road, London

Surface Design Awards 2019 Finalist

Multi-award winning independent lighting consultancy specialising in architectural lighting for public realms, landscapes and exteriors in the UK and North America
AUB, UK

Surface Design Awards 2017

interactive display at Regent Street using light by Michael Grubb Studio, RIBA Windows 2015

The Herbarium for Crabtree & Evelyn | RIBA Windows, London

Surface Design Awards 2015


Arts by the Sea Festival, Bournemouth, UK