The “Aquatecture” installation underscores the significance and importance of water in architecture and the health and well-being benefits this infusion can bring.
An integral part of this experience is the GROHE SPA Aqua Talks, a captivating series of discussions, where renowned architects, and leading designers, converge to explore the interplay between water, architecture, and well-being. The three talks will delve into the impact on personal and social wellness, by uncovering designs that transform spaces into reflective environments of tranquility and revitalisation, offering a complete multi-sensory experience.
Tuesday 16 April 2024, 5-6pm CET: Revitalisation
With Jean-Jacques L'Henaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, LIXIL Americas and César Giraldo, César Giraldo Design
Wednesday 17 April 2024, 5-6pm CET: Redefining Luxury
With Paul Flowers, Leader, LIXIL Global Design & Brand Identity and Steve Leung, Steve Leung Design Group
Friday 19 April 2024, 11am–12pm CET: Regeneration
With Patrick Speck, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, LIXIL EMENA, Daniela Baldo, Founding Partner Studio Marco Piva and Tina Norden, Partner Conran and Partner
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point (per talk) for attending!
Natuzzi Italia chooses the stage of Milan Design Week 2024 to kick off the programme of events and projects created to celebrate the brand’s 65th anniversary. The showroom is the backdrop for the new The Circle of Harmony – 65th Anniversary collection, which tells the story of the brand’s evolution between past, present and future through the designs of Karim Rashid, Andrea Steidl and Simone Bonanni. The three designers will participate, together with Pasquale Junior Natuzzi – Natuzzi’s chief brand and creative officer, in a talk intended as an opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes insight into the new Natuzzi collection through the voices of its contributors.
Speakers:
- Simone Bonanni - Product Designer and Founder of Simone Bonanni studio
- Andrea Steidl - Industrial Designer and Co-Founder of the / àr o / design studio
- Pasquale Junior Natuzzi - Creative Director Natuzzi Italia
For sixty-five years, Natuzzi has been on a journey in search of harmony, inspired by the fertile land of Apulia, which fuelled the birth of Pasquale Natuzzi’s creativity and entrepreneurial ethos. These values have shaped the company’s history, leading it along a path of growth in terms of both its identity and style, which will be celebrated during Milan Design Week.
The flagship store in Via Durini, featuring a redesigned layout with revised architectural elements, has evolved into a concept inspired by the refined elegance of ‘quiet luxury’, where the space dedicated to architects and interior decorators becomes even more central thanks to the new Natuzzi design studio.
SBID Members earn 1 x CPD point for attending!
The 2024 edition of CDW returns to Clerkenwell 21-23 May, welcoming architects, designers and interiors enthusiasts to London’s creative hub. In celebration of the area’s rich and diverse community, Clerkenwell Design Week will showcase leading British and international brands presenting cutting-edge products covering furniture, lighting, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, ceramics, interior finishes and more.
Visitors can head to 160+ showrooms, discover 12+ curated exhibitions, stumble across striking installations, sit in on topical talks, attend hundreds of design-led events and even take advantage of deals across the area’s bars and restaurants. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD points for attending!
Join Dornbracht at West One Bathrooms' Battersea showroom for an evening of champagne and canapés (other drinks will be available) to experience the unveiling of Dornbracht’s newest shower innovation which is launching for the first time in the UK! Enjoy this exclusive product preview and network with professional peers in the design community!
The CPD session will provide expert knowledge on using wood flooring in commercial interiors, exploring the different applications and requirements of wood as a material choice for floor coverings in projects from workplaces to hospitality. Informed by UK regulations, the seminar offers specialist insight on best practice for utilising wood flooring in a safe, compliant and sustainable way.
Meet the experts, network with your peers and enjoy some Spanish-inspired food & drinks! Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD points for attending!
This CPD presentation by Parklex Prodema provides expert knowledge on specifying wood flooring for commercial interiors, exploring the different applications and requirements of using wood as a material choice for floor coverings in a commercial interior design project, from workplace to hospitality. The informative session, informed by UK regulations, will offer specialist insight on best practice for utilising wood flooring in a safe, compliant and sustainable way. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
Curated by environmentally-focused media and events platform Planted, in collaboration with Oliver Heath Design Studio, Bio-Spaces will plunge the visitor into the world of biophilic design, exploring biodiversity and biomimicry in design, as well as biomorphic design, bio-based materials and bioregenerative design.
Visitors will journey through a series of modular gridded ‘islands’, each exploring a theme pertinent to the concept of nature-informed design and each populated with exemplary case studies and products that derive inspiration and materials from nature and the environment. A multi-sensory approach alongside touches of greenery will enhance the experience, bringing the water-inspired spaces of the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Roca London Gallery into direct dialogue with like-minded projects and products that aim to reconnect people and spaces with nature.
On 25th April, the Roca London Gallery will host a launch event of the new exhibition Bio-Spaces: Regenerative, Resilient Futures, in the company of curators Planted and Oliver Heath Design Studio.
Bio-Spaces runs until 30th September 2024 and looks into biomorphic design, bio-based materials and bioregenerative design.
Guests will journey through a series of modular gridded ‘islands’, each exploring a theme pertinent to the concept of nature-informed design and each populated with exemplary case studies and products that derive inspiration and materials from nature and the environment. A multi-sensory approach alongside touches of greenery will enhance the experience, bringing the water-inspired spaces of the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed Roca London Gallery into direct dialogue with like-minded projects and products that aim to reconnect people and spaces with nature.
Click here for more information about the exhibition.
The event will feature an introduction to the latest trends in Wellness Design with Technogym’s director for Architecture and Interiors, Cristian Brugnoli and a live product experience with a Technogym Master Trainer, followed by drinks, nibbles, and networking.
GRAFF invites you to join us at Ripples Bathrooms Towcester showroom on Tuesday 30th April for an exciting event exploring the latest trends and innovations in bathroom design.
Whether you're an architect or interior designer, this event is perfect for you if you are interested in creating sustainable and stylish bathrooms. Learn from industry experts, explore innovative products, and gain valuable insights into sustainable practices that can be applied to your own projects with CPD presentation 'Water, Wellness, and Sustainability'. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
Discover cutting-edge technologies, sustainable materials, and creative layouts that will transform your bathroom into a modern oasis. Network with like-minded individuals and gain inspiration for your next project.
In partnership with Ripples Designer Bathroom Showroom in Towcester, they stand for Quality, Design, Service and Knowledge.
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