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Forms+Surfaces

Forms+Surfaces

Manufacturing

Pittsburgh, PA 37,723 followers

Inspired. By Design.

About us

Forms+Surfaces is a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural and outdoor products used in public spaces around the world. From innovative surfaces, walls and elevator interiors, to site furnishings, lighting, and doors, our interrelated product lines invite creativity and provide real-world solutions to the challenges our customers face every day. Spanning a range of applications not typically associated with a single company, our portfolio of products is unified by a central theme: enhancing life in public—indoors, outdoors, and everywhere in between. You'll find our products in office buildings, airports, restaurants and hotels, and in universities, healthcare facilities, parks, and city centers. But we’re more than just the sum of our product lines. Forms+Surfaces is a truly integrated resource with the passion, expertise and manufacturing prowess to help our clients achieve success. No matter what the size or scope of a job, we're committed to enhancing life in public spaces and we embrace our role as an innovative, responsive partner that architects and designers around the world can rely on and trust.

Website
http://www.forms-surfaces.com
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1964
Specialties
Architectural Surfaces, Site Furniture, Elevator Interiors & Doors, Wall Systems, Column Covers & Illuminated Panels, Doors & Door Pulls, Flight Information Displays, Kiosks & Signage, Design & Manufacturing, and Extensive Palette of Materials, Finishes & Patterns

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  • Before a product like Eulo reaches the built environment, it moves through a disciplined development process where every decision is tested by real-world constraints. Prototypes are pushed, materials are evaluated, and tolerances are fine-tuned. This hands-on approach isn’t new for us. It’s how we bridge design intent with practical execution, ensuring that the products we deliver are not only beautiful, but also buildable, scalable, and made to last. Eulo reflects this balance: a solution that’s been engineered with purpose, crafted with care, and designed to support the people who put it into place.

  • Introducing Eulo Seating and Planters shaped by material honesty and functional intent. FSC® certified Cumaru or Thermally Modified Red Oak brings warmth and resilience. Powder coated aluminum adds structure and longevity. Together, they shape a system of scalable elements that is resilient in use, grounded in materials that support sustainability and lasting value. Discover More: https://bit.ly/4kFw1cV

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  • At F+S, progress is a shared effort, shaped not only by the products we create, but by the people and processes that bring them to life. Recently, members of our Outdoor Products team came together at our manufacturing facility for a series of in-depth tours and discussions focused on the work we’ve accomplished over the past year. By engaging directly with the tools, systems, and teams behind our solutions, we had the opportunity to see the scale of our progress, deepen cross-functional understanding, and align more closely around the goals that continue to move us forward. It was also a moment to recognize the lasting influence of individual contributions, some spanning decades. Among them, we bid farewell to Mike Shanley, who dedicated 27 years to F+S as a Territory Manager and now steps into retirement. His steady presence and deep relationships helped shape the culture and connections that define our team. While change is inherent to growth, his legacy remains a source of continuity and pride. Experiences like these reaffirm what makes our work possible: shared commitment, collaboration across roles, and a clear sense of purpose rooted in the built environment.

  • ViviMuse Painterly, our newest glass collection, brings original painted compositions into the architectural realm. This is a story of transformation—where art is scaled, preserved, and thoughtfully adapted for real-world environments.

  • Our annual gathering is more than an event. It’s a collective pulse check on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re heading. For our Architectural Products team, it’s an energizing moment to bring materials to life—physically, tactically, and contextually. We share what’s new, revisit what’s proven, and collaborate on the possibilities ahead. Material intelligence and design intention come into focus through open dialogue and shared vision.

  • Designing Vao was never just about light. It was about careful intention, material mastery, and environmental awareness. F+S Product Designer, Leah Lynn, shares, “We pride ourselves on our ability to work with stainless steel.” With Vao, that pride became purpose. The team pushed the boundaries of this timeless material to create a fixture that feels both refined and resilient—a seamless interplay of precision and restraint. From early ideation, sustainability was a guiding force. Vao’s DarkSky Approved options help minimize light pollution and protect the night, while its soft, symmetrical light distribution is achieved through a thoughtfully refined lighting design that emphasizes balance and visual comfort. During the day, light and shadow play across the form; at night, a glowing outline offers quiet presence without visual noise. Vao’s language is minimalist, architectural, and honest—scaled to complement the built environment, not overpower it. Every transition, every detail, speaks to a belief that design should elevate without intrusion, and that light, when shaped with intention, can do more than illuminate—it can connect.

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