Integrated Aquariums in Design and Spaces

This CPD by ViDERE Aquariums provides a full overview of integrated indoors aquariums, exploring their manufacturing process, technology, design possibilities and considerations, as well as the proper way to integrate them into a space.

This podcast episode with Global Principle of HBA Residential, Chris Godfrey shares his unique global perspective on the interior design profession and offers advice for young designers entering the industry.

As an architect and interior designer, Chris talks about the new ways of connecting in the context of a tactile industry, as well as the common misconceptions the industry faces about what interior design is, and how a professional interior designer adds genuine value for the clients and ultimate end-users.

This podcast episode with the masters behind the award-winning practice, Matthews Rea Interiors, addresses the fundamentals of spatial planning and tells us why it’s so integral to the interior design process.

Covering effective approaches to space planning and discussing essential elements, they explore the core design considerations, from ascertaining the brief and understanding client’s lifestyle, to developing the design narrative and ensuring internal spaces are maximised, utilised and zoned in a way that is functional and fit for purpose.

Lauren Matthews and Louise Rea offer their exclusive design tips for designing and planning spaces, from building narratives and storytelling, to working on balance, sightlines and symmetry. The team share some key visual tricks to zone and configure interior spaces to create intrigue and harmony.

This podcast episode with Hill House Interiors shares the company's perspectives on the deeper implications of Covid-19. The founders, Jenny Weiss and Helen Bygraves discuss the origins of their practice and how they adapted it to respond to life during the Covid-19 pandemic. They share their insights on what the dramatic shift in daily lifestyles will mean for interior design in the longer term, and how clients changing needs may impact the design of homes in the future.

For over twenty years Hill House Interiors have been a leading force in the luxury interior design industry, establishing a flourishing multi-award-winning design practice, which has become one of the most recognised in the UK and globally today.

In this podcast episode with SBID CEO, Vanessa Brady discusses the effects of climate change on the design industry and its response, sharing her vision of the industry evolving in the next decade and technology's role within it.

Vanessa is an international interior designer and business consultant who has amassed an award-winning portfolio of projects for prestigious clients around the world. Having been acknowledged with high-level awards, honours and recognitions, she has contributed expert insights for leading publications, conferences and judging panels for interior design awards across the industry sectors.

The CPD panel discussion in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects explores how the post-pandemic environment has forced us to reconsider our understanding of the traditional definitions of living, working and leisure. The series intends to examine specific typologies, the conflation of boundaries, the emergence of new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.

This part of the series focuses on the hospitality and travel industries which have faced considerable challenges during the pandemic. The limited mobility and opportunities for interaction between people during this period have meant that demand has waned. On the other hand, continual restrictions has created a pent-up need to escape and to bolster one’s well-being.

Guest speakers, Kar-Hwa Ho, Head of Interior Architecture at Zaha Hadid Architects; Douglas Grieco, Senior Director of Architecture and Design at Hilton Hotels; and Mari Balestrazzi, Director of Operations for Environments at Airbnb address how hospitality as an industry foresees a fundamental change in the services that it is expected to provide, and how design can evolve to navigate these restrictions, while satisfying the needs of current lifestyles.

The CPD panel discussion in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects explores how the post-pandemic environment has forced us to reconsider our understanding of the traditional definitions of living, working and leisure. The series intends to examine specific typologies, the conflation of boundaries, the emergence of new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.

This part of the series focuses on the evolution of retail design. One of the fall-outs of the pandemic is undoubtedly the retail sector. The lack of access to physical spaces forced the retail industry to find new and inventive ways to communicate and distribute their goods and services in the digital landscape.

Guest speakers, Kar-Hwa Ho, Head of Interior Architecture at Zaha Hadid Architects; Sylvie Freund Pickavance, Strategy and Business Development Director at Valueretail; David McNulty, Head of Architecture at ICICLE Fashion Group discuss how evolving consumer attitudes and behaviours impact the design, use and significance of retail environments.

The CPD panel discussion in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects explores how the post-pandemic environment has forced us to reconsider our understanding of the traditional definitions of living, working and leisure. The series intends to examine specific typologies, the conflation of boundaries, the emergence of new definitions of interior space and the consequential impact on the people who commission, design and use them.

This part of the series focuses on adapting workspaces for the modern world. With the two areas most affected by the pandemic being the concept of ‘work’ and ‘home’, our lifestyles significantly altered and their traditionally segregated contexts were challenged while the demand for a hybrid working and living space evolved.

Guest speakers, Arjun Kaicker, Co-Head of Zaha Hadid Architects Analytics & Insights; Juergen Junker, Head of A&D Development for Vitra; and Bidisha Sinha, Senior Associate at Zaha Hadid Architects address how workplace boundaries have blurred and what the future might hold for office environments of the future.

The panel discussion addresses the use of augmented reality and virtual reality within the interior design industry. Hosted by Kesoon Chance, Industry Specialist and Interior Architect at Vectorworks and joined by Steve Brann, founder of Cadschool, the discussion will equip design professionals to understand and use design software and technology to enhance designs and show clients what they can achieve.

The panel discussion with HBA Residential explores the professional approaches and business strategies of leading international practices when it comes to securing and building relationships with U/HNW (ultra-high-net-worth) clients in the UK and abroad.

Sharing valuable perspectives across the global design industry, guest speakers, Chris Godfrey, Global Principle of HBA Residential; Firas Alsahin, Co-founder and Design Director of 4SPACE Design; and Andrew Linwood, Head of Business Development at Areen Design boasts an extraordinary wealth of expertise and experience working and engaging with clients on high-value projects around the world.