London, UK – The University of Westminster and Spradling® are proud to announce the winners of the Designing Tomorrow Today competition, a collaborative initiative empowering BA Interior Architecture students to create sustainable architectural and interior design solutions using Spradling’s cutting-edge coated fabrics.
A total of 120 first- and second-year interior architecture students, divided into 10 work groups, collaborated from January 20 to 24, 2025, to develop pioneering designs aligned with sustainability and adaptability principles. This competition, held as part of the TransPlantia Festival, challenged students to create innovative installations built from living willow rods and Spradling®’s coated fabrics, exploring the interplay between natural growth and modern material advancements. The structures were designed to respond to human scale and environmental conditions, addressing key aspects such as light, rain management, and long-term material sustainability.
Spradling® played a pivotal role in the competition by donating all the materials the students worked with, including Hitch® C5, MagliaTM, Carbon Fiber, Silvertex®, Mardi Gras, ValenciaTM C5, and Chronos. These high-performance coated fabrics provided students with a hands-on experience in designing for both functionality and environmental responsibility.
THE WINNING DESIGNS
Spradling® not only provided all the materials for the competition but sponsored the prizes awarded to the winning teams, reinforcing its commitment to supporting emerging design talent.
A panel of judges, composed of experts from Spradling® and the University of Westminster, evaluated the projects based on their structural ambition, environmental performance, and creative use of materials. The top prizes were awarded to: