Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., will host its global Design Days again, inviting architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture and design professionals to these worldwide networking and educational events. Customers can connect with peers, explore emerging industry trends, and get a firsthand look at the latest features in Vectorworks 2026, launching September 2025.
“Design Days are about fostering a global community where designers can exchange bold ideas, explore cutting-edge tools, and shape the future of design,” said Vectorworks Senior Product Marketing Director Rubina Siddiqui, Assoc. AIA. “This year, we look forward to highlighting powerful updates and features that help architects, interior designers, and landscape professionals design more sustainably and creatively.”
Along with networking opportunities, attendees will hear success stories from industry peers and gain insights from Vectorworks senior leadership on the future of design and technology, including highlights from the Public Roadmap.
Vectorworks Design Days 2025 schedule: • Design Day London: October 14, 2025 • Design Day Vancouver: October 30, 2025 • Design Day Tokyo: December 5, 2025 (Architecture only) • Design Day Sydney: May 2026
Registration is free for each Design Day event. Prospective attendees can secure their spot through the registration page.
About Vectorworks
Exceptional design demands exceptional tools - a platform built to deliver absolute creative expression and maximum efficiency. Vectorworks believe your design software should offer the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it may lead you, to seamlessly share your vision at any phase, and to easily interpret the information needed to make the smartest decisions every time.
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Downtown Design is the region’s annual destination for contemporary design. Its last edition featured a successful showcase of more than 300 brands, manufacturers, and designers from over 40 countries. The fair attracted leading A&ID professionals and industry decision-makers from the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and beyond, alongside top-tier public visitors from HNWIs to local homeowners and design enthusiasts, looking to discover, buy or commission.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
With 135+ showrooms, including new arrivals, alongside 35+ pop-up House Guests, the show brings together an outstanding collective. Nowhere else will you see them all under one roof.
Sharing knowledge, making connections and viewing world-class talent ensures designers, architects, specifiers and enthusiasts are kept one step ahead.
With an unparalleled programme of inspiring events, talks, tours and masterclasses, visitors can hear from the brightest minds in the business including Maria Speake, Rachel Chudley, Luke Edward-Hall, Jacu Strauss and many more.
Join for an exciting and informative panel and networking event centred on the transformative power of textures, materials, and finishes in interior design and architecture. At this event, leading industry experts will share their insights on how a deep understanding of the best materials and finishes can drive more creative, dynamic, and functional design solutions. Learn how carefully selected textures and products can elevate your designs, enhance functionality, and inspire new approaches to interior design and architecture.
Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.
Speakers: - Vanessa Brady OBE: President of the Society of British and International Interior Design, SBID - Matt Robb: Representing The Stone Federation - Michael Grubb: Founder of Michael Grubb Studio - Matt Evans: An award-winning landscape designer - Max McMurdo: Founder of Reestore
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
This event is powered by DAB. UK, who host Design & Build shows and events across the UK.
As a champion of both innovation and elegant functionality, Zip Water was proud to take part in the 2025 edition of WOW!house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. This year, the HydroTap Arc Plus featured prominently in The Gathering Bar - a soulful and sophisticated bar space designed by Toni Black, Director of Luxury Interior Design and Partner at renowned hospitality design studio, Blacksheep.
A collaboration with the equally fabulous SHEPEL, a family-owned, London-based furniture manufacturer, the interior design reflects a shared ethos: combining timeless quality with performance to elevate the modern home.
“The Gathering Bar is the new heart of a home; a space where connection, conversation, and culture come together effortlessly. More than just a bar, it is a place of warmth and welcome, where stories flow as freely as the drinks are poured.” – Toni Black, Blacksheep
Set within the immersive WOW!house environment, The Gathering Bar reimagined the home bar as a cultural hub, one that paid homage to storytelling traditions passed between generations of women. Inspired by heritage yet grounded in contemporary living, the bar championed layered textures, comforting tones, and modern utility. At its centre was the Zip HydroTap Arc Plus, a refined, sculptural addition that underscored the bar’s seamless blend of aesthetics and function.
Chosen for its sleek silhouette and advanced technology, the HydroTap Arc Plus was the ideal complement to Blacksheep’s design vision. Providing instant boiling, chilled, and sparkling filtered water from a single, beautifully engineered tap, it supported the rhythm of entertaining with both style and substance.
Designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic interiors, the HydroTap Arc Plus features: - A minimalist arc-shaped design that integrated effortlessly with high-end materials and finishes - Intuitive controls and a streamlined under-bench command centre for seamless operation - Sustainable performance, with energy-saving modes and advanced filtration that eliminates reliance on bottled water
From preparing cocktails and hot infusions to effortlessly serving sparkling refreshment, the HydroTap elevates hospitality in the home, offering not just convenience but also design-led appeal.
Zip Water’s inclusion in WOW!house 2025 marked a continued commitment to supporting the design community through innovation, collaboration, and quality craftsmanship. The partnership with Blacksheep, a studio globally recognised for emotionally rich design environments, demonstrated how contemporary appliances could integrate naturally into even the most atmospheric of residential settings.
For Toni Black, functionality was non-negotiable in a well-designed space, but never at the expense of mood or story. The HydroTap Arc Plus, with its refined visual language and ease of use, reflected this philosophy. It allowed the bar to feel both lived-in and luxurious, a place of intention, ritual, and welcome.
As home environments continue to evolve into hybrid spaces for work, wellness, and social interaction, solutions like the HydroTap Arc Plus offer a refined way to stay hydrated without compromising on design. Increasingly, consumers are seeking technologies that contribute to healthier lifestyles while also enhancing the aesthetic value of their homes.
The HydroTap meets these expectations by delivering advanced filtration and multi-functional drinking water in an award-winning design. Its integration into WOW!house served as a reminder that performance-led innovation can also be beautiful, intuitive, and emotionally resonant.
WOW!house was more than an exhibition: it was a tactile journey through the future of interior design. For Zip Water, the event was an opportunity to place hydration at the heart of the home in a meaningful and inspiring manner.
From its sculptural profile to its sustainable performance, the HydroTap Arc Plus speaks to the next chapter of home design; one where intelligent technology, wellness, and human connection work in harmony.
Discover more about Zip Water’s design-led tap solutions at zipwater.co.uk
About Zip Water
Experience water at its best with the ultimate in luxury home appliances. Zip Water are manufacturers of the iconic Zip HydroTap - a revolutionary drinking water appliance offering the very best in filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water; designed to upgrade your lifestyle. A health-boosting, time-saving, space-saving and planet-saving marvel, the HydroTap transforms ordinary tap water into something extraordinary.
Connect with peers, explore emerging industry trends, and get a firsthand look at the latest features in Vectorworks 2026, launching September 2025.
Registration closes 7 October. Only a limited number of tickets are available.
On Friday 9th May, the Society of British and International Interior Design launched its list of SBID UK Interior Design Icons 2025. Selected to recognise and honour leading design practices throughout the UK who have consistently displayed exceptional standards in design, conduct and project delivery; distinguished for upholding the highest level of professionalism within our esteemed industry network.
The SBID is dedicated to promoting the profession to spotlight design talent and their commitment to professional standards, and the UK Interior Design Icons are a testament to this. Dr Vanessa Brady OBE, SBID CEO & Founder said: ‘The SBID UK Interior Design Icons were chosen for their continued leadership and influence on the standards, practice and trends that develop the profession of interior design - the influence they have on the decisions that manufacturers, media and consumers adopt has made them Icons of industry. This Honour cannot just be purchased; it is bestowed on a limited few by SBID, the largest professional body for trading standards and best practice in Europe.’
To celebrate their remarkable contributions to the interior design industry, SBID hosted an exclusive ceremony to present this prestigious recognition, attended by a guest list of the inspiring professionals from some of the UK’s most prominent studios that work tirelessly to create outstanding design solutions with the upmost integrity, influencing the industry at large to raise the benchmark of British interior design.
At ISH 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for water and energy technologies, bathroom design took centre stage for an exchange of ideas and innovations. Roca, a global leader in bathroom solutions, unveiled a series of new and reimagined products that encapsulate the key trends emerging from the event.
“This year’s ISH has highlighted a shift towards bathrooms that blend aesthetics, functionality and sustainability,” says Natalie Bird, Brand Marketing Manager at Roca. “From moody metallics to smart technology, the industry is moving towards designs that enhance both lifestyle and well-being. Roca is proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, offering products that resonate with contemporary living needs.”
One of the most striking trends at ISH 2025 was moody metallics, bringing depth, drama and a refined sense of luxury to modern bathrooms. Moving beyond traditional chrome, these darker, brushed and matt metallic finishes create an intimate yet sophisticated ambience.
Designed by Stefan Diez, Roca’s Kay brassware collection epitomises this trend. Inspired by anchor mounting points, Kay introduces fluidity and strength – its oval-shaped operating lever adding a touch of softness to the otherwise angular design, while the sculptural form makes a bold visual impact. Available in six curated finishes – Chrome, Matt Black, Matt White, Brushed Brass, Brushed Graphite and Stainless Steel – the Kay collection offers versatility while enhancing the moody aesthetic that defines modern elegance.
Another key trend is soft geometrics, where pieces combine angular forms and curved elements, creating a wholly balanced design. The Kay mixer, mentioned above, is a good example, by bringing sharpness and softness into balance and redefining squarish design, as is the reimagined Meridian collection.
Designed by Altherr Désile Park (ADP) and led by Jeanette Altherr, Meridian draws inspiration from Mediterranean architecture. The basin is rectangular in shape, but it contains a softly curved oval bowl within, to create an overall form that is light and flowing. The basins can be either be paired with a steel frame or a vanity unity – but in both cases, the straight lines are softened by the delicate contours. Storage solutions such as metal boxes and drawers ensure a clutter-free space, while a natural palette of White, Black and warm Beige wood tones reinforces the collection’s organic appeal.
Reflecting a growing movement towards wellness-focused design, Japanese soaking tubs emerged as a standout trend at ISH 2025. Inspired by the traditional Ofuro, these deep, space-efficient tubs prioritise full-body immersion and relaxation, making them ideal for urban homes and spa-like retreats.
As part of the Ohtake collection, Roca introduces a new Stonex® Japanese soaking tub designed by Rodrigo Ohtake. Paying tribute to his late father, Ruy Ohtake, who collaborated on the original collection, Rodrigo’s design recreates a traditional bath in a modern composite material. Featuring an integrated seat for a cocoon-like bathing experience, the tub is complemented by sustainable soy resin accessories, including a multifunctional entry step that doubles as a stool, reinforcing both functionality and eco-conscious design.
The bathroom sector continues to be transformed by smart technology, with smart WCs still gaining prominence at ISH 2025. Consumers are increasingly prioritising hygiene, comfort and efficiency, driving the adoption of intelligent toilets that integrate cutting-edge technology.
Roca’s new In-Wash Vorea WC represents the pinnacle of this trend. It features Coanda Effect drying with three air pressure levels, plus Airtech, which mixes air with water for a better washing experience. Other features include a heated seat and a self-cleaning UVlight nozzle that eliminates 99.99% of bacteria.
The In-Wash Vorea can be controlled via the Roca Connect app (which also provides real-time data on water usage and maintenance alerts), the remote control or integrated control panel. It is also available as an In-Tank version, where the tank is integrated into the bowl for a sleek and spacesaving solution.
About Roca London Gallery
Roca have more than 100 years experience of designing bathroom products and kitchen solutions with the aim of increasing peoples quality of life through continuous innovation in the production of sanitary ceramics.
House of Rohl is delighted to once again be part of one of the most anticipated events on the international design calendar, WOW!house at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour from 3 June – 3 July. For its fourth consecutive installation, House of Rohl has collaborated with global, luxury interior and architectural design firm, 1508 London to create a distinctive and emotive Primary Bathroom that explores three guiding design principles – Reflection, Ritual and Reverie.
Built within the Design Avenue, WOW!house is a one-of-a-kind showhouse stretching 600 sqm2 with 22 full-size rooms and outdoor spaces to be explored - each uniquely designed by world-class interior designers, working in collaboration with globally recognised design brands and incredible suppliers.
“WOW!house is now firmly established as one of the highlights of London's design calendar, attracting global interest. House of Rohl is extremely proud to have participated every year since its inception, presenting exciting and highly original bathroom spaces in partnership with acclaimed design practices. 1508 London were top of the list of practices we most wanted to work with, and so we are thrilled that they have taken the project on for 2025. We immediately fell in love with their concept, and can't wait to unveil the completed bathroom, with our award-winning Seros bath as the centrepiece, in June.” Nigel Palmer, Head of Communications Marketing for House of Rohl
Nestled like a hidden gem within the bustle of everyday life, the Principal Bathroom has been designed to be an oasis of serenity, where the hum of the outside world fades into a whisper. A place to reflect, refocus and unwind.
Capturing the ancient rituals of bathing, showering and cleansing. The Principal Bathroom reveals itself and its more intimate, mysterious atmospheres as day turns to night. Light and shadow play across the room, across surfaces through watery reflections and metallic accents.
Recalling cultural and historical stories, which bring meaning to the experience. Creating a feeling of being a traveller of the world, discovering another way of seeing the world. Inspired by traditional hammams, tactile materials such as plaster walls, intriguing floor pattern and artisanal furniture selections create a unique character.
1508’s inspiration for House of Rohl’s Primary Bathroom stems from its global perspective on design, focusing on the themes of ritual and wellbeing with the aim to create a space that fosters exploration and personal rejuvenation, encouraging a mindful engagement with one’s surroundings. The thoughtful curation of light and shadow, combined with a tactile material palette, evokes a sense of intimacy and discovery. The layering of subtle and bold design elements adds depth and intrigue, creating a continuously unfolding experience for visitors, all of which celebrate the rituals of a bathroom.
Key products from House of Rohl’s portfolio include the sculptural Victoria + Albert Seros freestanding bath developed with renowned British sculptor, Sophie-Elizabeth Thompson, which embody the energy and movement of water. Brassware from Perrin & Rowe’s Langbourne collection have also been specified. The strategic placement of brassware and carefully curated materials will create an interplay of light, reflection, and texture, fostering a unique and memorable experience.
“We've worked with House of Rohl on a number of successful projects, having found that we share the same essential values: attention to detail, exceptional craftsmanship, and a deep appreciation for storytelling.” Ailsa Connery, Regional Director and Design Principal for Europe at 1508 London.
The design will also incorporate key pieces and bespoke elements from Artisans of Devizes, Bert Frank, Clayworks, Tom Faulkner, Charles Burnand, Porta Romana, Anka Bespoke, Atelier Alain Ellouz, Atelier 001, Novacastrin, Coral Stephens, Christy and Britannicus Stone. Commissioned artworks by Carl Koch of Paynes Grey have also been specified crafted from thousands of individually rolled, cut, dipped, and assembled ceramic tiles.
With an impressive international portfolio, 1508 London has worked on Carlton Tower Jumeirah, Mandarin Oriental Residences Beverly Hills, The OWO Residences with Raffles, Chelsea Barracks, One Grosvenor Square, and Park Hyatt Residences. Private residential projects throughout London include The OWO, Park Modern, Nine Elms, Chelsea Barracks and Whiteley. Current projects include Cipriani Residences Miami, Baccarat Hotel and Residences in the Maldives and Dubai, Four Seasons Mauritius, Mr. C Residences Dubai along with a number of private residential projects worldwide.
“It feels serendipitous to be part of WOW!house 2025, as it coincides with our 15th anniversary. This event is a fantastic platform to stand alongside other industry leaders, as well as world renowned suppliers, showcasing our design philosophy and celebrating the art of craftsmanship and design. WOW!house is not just an exhibition; it is a celebration of community and collaboration, and we cannot wait to be part of it.” Ailsa Connery, Regional Director and Design Principal for Europe at 1508 London.
About Perrin & Rowe
The World's finest range of bathroom and kitchen fittings. Perrin & Rowe is a British-based brassware manufacturer with an unrivaled reputation internationally – bringing together traditional craftsmanship and manufacturing methods with precision engineering. Perrin & Rowe is a distinctive member of the House of Rohl.
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