On Friday the 6th of September, we took the industry to new heights and brighter sights — at our 6th annual SCAPE Trade Show.
Titled In Tension, the SCAPE Trade Show 2024 welcomed over 887 discerning delegates through the doors of the CTICC’s Ballroom with a stunning view of the city on offer. The goal for the day? Inspire the design and architecture community and challenge firms, friends, and thought leaders to look at the influence of contrast, juxtaposition, balance, and opposition in design. In true SCAPE fashion, our speakers and delegates knocked it out of the park, with an incredible electricity in the air as we joined together to raise our voices.
Entering a theatre of design, a star-studded cast took to the stage to create a reinvigorating day for design. Hot topics on culture in architecture, the art of collaboration, and blended design practices were the talk of the day. Thank you to the voices that raised the crowd to an elevated perspective: Dr Philippa Tumubweinee, The MAAK, Jacques van Embden of Blok, Benjamin Kollenberg of UTTE, BPAS’s Landseer Collen, and Dr Luyanda Mpahlwa, Jon Case of ARRCC, Veld Architects’ Gillian Holl, Adam Court of OKHA and Jan Ernst, Donald Nxumalo, Hours Clear, and Asher Marcus of Hubo Studio.
Everyone loves a Happy Hour, and our intermission between the two Acts was just that. Our bagel brunch served guests with wine and bubbly courtesy of Spier — the perfect intro to a session of celebration for the SCAPE Supplier of the Year. 15 shortlisted brands took to the stage but only six could receive a shoutout that reverberated across the industry. Congratulations to Kansai Plascon and Polyflor for their special mentions, the runners-up Interslab, Belgotex, and Zuberi Flooring, and most importantly the brand that earned the ultimate title: Oggie Hardwood Flooring!
For a final toast, we raised a glass to a showstopping day and the industry we love to spotlight. Glasses clinked, conversations buzzed, and the atmosphere carried the vibe that nobody could deny; the SCAPE Trade Show 2024 was a resounding success and a game-changing step for industry growth!
