5 Must-See International Interior Design & Architecture Events – Autumn 2025
- Jennifer Copley
- 5 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
At OVS we love to keep up to date with new design movements, innovations and ideas – we’ve trawled the globe to find the best architecture and interior design events, so you don’t have to.
Whether you are seeking inspiration for your own project, or you are simply a fan of beautiful spaces – this handy guide is for you.
As we approach the second half of the year, check out our 5 Must-See International Interior Design & Architecture Events – Autumn 2025.
London Design Festival
13 - 21 September 2025
Let’s start close to OVS studio’s home with the London Design Festival. Over 9 day’s the UK’s capital is transformed into a citywide celebration of design. With exhibitions, installations, talks, and open studios, the festival spans multiple districts.
For the 23rd edition expect LDF mainstays such as show-stopping installations at the V&A Museum and lectures by thought leaders at the Global Design Forum. New landmark projects include Paul Cocksedge’s What Nelson Sees, a sculpture providing telescopic viewing portals, inviting visitors to discover London's skyline from Nelson’s perspective.
At OVS we are especially excited by the addition of a new venue; Space House, one of London's most iconic modernist buildings. The venue will host Material Matters, a platform for exploring material intelligence and innovation.
The London Design Festival Director, Ben Evans explains of the event: "Design is not just about aesthetics. It’s a fundamental driver of innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. This year's Festival demonstrates our commitment to supporting the entire design ecosystem, from emerging talent to established brands, all while showcasing London's unparalleled creative energy."
Maison & Objet
4 – 8 September 2025
One of Europe’s premier trade shows for interior design, Maison & Objet in Paris is a treasure trove of creativity and inspiration. Designers and buyers from around the world descend on Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre to discover new brands, innovative furniture, lighting, and accessories.
The show is a platform for experimentation, capturing the zeitgeist, and cutting-edge trends. With over 2,500 brands present, 600 of those being new brands and 145 countries being represented - Maison & Objet is a window into new design.
The show has 7 halls covering 6 sectors: Signature & Projects, Decor & Design, Craft, Fragrance & Wellness, Fashion & Accessories, Gift & Play.
We are especially excited to see who will win the annual Designer of the Year Award.
Dubai Design Week
4 - 9 November 2025
The Middle East’s largest design event, Dubai Design Week, presents an exciting showcase of culturally rooted and globally significant work. Highlighting non-Western communities and markets this city-facing event presents installations, new commissions, exhibitions, talks, workshops, and a marketplace.
This year marks the 11th edition of Dubai Design Week. The programme will be held under the theme Community and Creative Collaboration. Aligning with the UAE’s 'Year of Community,' the event aims to unite local and international creatives to explore the power of design in shaping inclusive communities
Dubai Design Week features over 40 large-scale installations, 10 exhibitions, more than 60 workshops and masterclasses, as well as over 150 events to inspire and appeal to a wide audience.
At OVS we are looking forward the inaugural Editions, the Middle East's first limited-edition art and design fair.
Designart Tokyo
31 October – 9 November 2025
Designart Tokyo is a citywide genre-blending celebration that explores architecture, interior design, technology, fashion, food and sport. Held in galleries, showrooms, and pop-ups across the capital, the event creates a dialogue between Japanese tradition and global design.
This year’s edition centres on the theme Brave – The Pursuit of Instinctive Beauty, showcases experimental creativity driven by intuition and authenticity. Expect collaborations between architects, artisans, and technological innovators that bridge digital and tactile worlds.
Chicago Architecture Biennial
19 September – 28 February 2025
North America’s most ambitious architecture exhibition returns in autumn with the theme SHIFT Architecture in Times of Radical Change. This edition examines how architecture responds to today’s cultural, social, and environmental transformations, envisioning alternate paths forward. Featuring over 100 projects from 30 countries, SHIFT presents exhibitions and public programs that address urgent issues—housing, ecology, and material innovation—highlighting architecture’s role in shaping our collective future.
The city becomes a canvas for architectural experimentation, with installations in public spaces, vacant lots, and cultural institutions. Community-centered design is front and centre, offering global perspectives on urban resilience, especially in the face of climate change.
Add to Calendar
Autumn 2025 is set to be a rich season for global design. These international events provide fertile ground for collaboration, inspiration, and transformation across interior and architectural design.
Whether you're attending in person or following online, the ideas emerging from these events are sure to shape the homes, cities, and communities of tomorrow. So pack your bags (or charge your laptop) and prepare to engage with the world’s most innovative minds in design. To find out how you can apply some of this inspiration to your next project, get in touch with OVS today.