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Sam Forster Associates Ltd

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About from company website

Sam Forster Associates has been a leading provider of exhibition fabrication services since 1994, offering a comprehensive range of construction and fabrication solutions to the UK's most prestigious museums and galleries. The company specialises in temporary exhibition construction, audio-visual environments, and the creation of bespoke display furniture, including metalwork and Corian fabrication. They also offer artwork fabrication, specialist paint finishes, scenic painting, art installation, AV installation and equipment hire, graphic installation, and gallery refurbishment.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, Sam Forster Associates prioritises responsible purchasing, waste management, and the use of sustainable materials like FSC and PEFC certified timber. They operate with a 100% landfill diversion policy and strive to reuse materials wherever possible. Their inner London base also helps to minimise transport emissions.

The company has a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects for a diverse range of clients, including major cultural institutions. Their expertise ensures that exhibitions are constructed to the highest standards, meeting the unique demands of each project.

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Project experience from company website

Fairytales

Fairytales

British Library

Installation view of Fairytales at the British Library, 2026.

Client · British Library

Wes Anderson: The Archives

Wes Anderson: The Archives

Design Museum, London

Installation view of Wes Anderson: The Archives at the Design Museum, London, 2025.

Client · Design Museum

Design and Disability

Design and Disability

Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Installation view of Design and Disability at the Victoria and Albert Museum, 2025.

Client · Victoria and Albert Museum

Future of Food

Future of Food

Science Museum, London

Installation view of Future of Food at the Science Museum, 2025.

Client · Science Museum

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth?

Natural History Museum, London

Installation view of Space: Could Life Exist Beyond Earth? at the Natural History Museum, London, 2025.

Client · Natural History Museum

Spies, Lies and Deception

Spies, Lies and Deception

IWM North, Manchester

Installation view of Spies, Lies and Deception at IWM North, Manchester, 2025.

Client · Imperial War Museums

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan

Japan House, London

Installation view of Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan at Japan House, London 2025.

Client · Japan House

Nicolas Party. Clotho

Nicolas Party. Clotho

Hauser & Wirth London

Installation view, 'Nicolas Party. Clotho,' Hauser & Wirth London, 2025.

Client · Hauser & Wirth

Gabriel Moses - Selah

Gabriel Moses - Selah

180 Studios

Installation view of Gabriel Moses - Selah at 180 Studios, 2025.

Client · 180 Studios

Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES

Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES

Hayward Gallery

Installation view of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Photo: Mark Blower. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery.

Client · Hayward Gallery

Accreditations from company website

  • CHAS

Clients mentioned from company website

V&A, British Museum, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, 180 The Strand, National Portrait Gallery, British Library, Science Museum, V&A East, Design Museum, Hayward Gallery, Young V&A and 29 others.

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What does Sam Forster Associates Ltd do?

Sam Forster Associates provides exhibition construction and fabrication services to museums and galleries across the UK, specialising in temporary exhibitions, AV environments, and bespoke display furniture. Their listed services include Fit-out & interiors, Carpentry & joinery, Painting & decorating, Drylining and Electrical.

Where is Sam Forster Associates Ltd based?

Sam Forster Associates Ltd is registered at LONDON, N4 1LZ, in London.

What areas does Sam Forster Associates Ltd cover?

Sam Forster Associates Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.

Is Sam Forster Associates Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists Sam Forster Associates Ltd as active.

What accreditations does Sam Forster Associates Ltd hold?

Sam Forster Associates Ltd displays CHAS on its website.

What sectors does Sam Forster Associates Ltd work in?

Sam Forster Associates Ltd works in Public, Commercial and Retail.

When was Sam Forster Associates Ltd established?

Sam Forster Associates Ltd was incorporated on 2018-05-30, though the company says it has traded since 1994.

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