World of Interiors

Exterior Facade Rosewood Amsterdam. Image Credit: Rosewood Amsterdam.

TEFAF TALKS

Past Meets Present: Placemaking in Interior Design Today

Discover how interior design and design philosophies can reflect local history and culture to create spaces that feel connected to their surroundings

TEFAF Talk

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025

1:00PM — 2:00PM CET
TEFAF SALON, MECC MAASTRICHT

Registration is mandatory but free to TEFAF Maastricht ticket holders

Overview

Interior design is witnessing a renewed fascination with integrating the past into contemporary interiors. This panel will examine how design can honor local history, blending traditions with innovation to create spaces that feel connected to their surroundings.

The discussion will highlight how interiors can tell the stories of a place, how luxury spaces are being crafted to reflect their historical context, while embracing innovation.

TEFAF Talks are interactive panel discussions exploring today’s most fascinating topics in the worlds of art, antiques, and design. Paired with leading content partners, these talks showcase the knowledge of leading experts in the broader TEFAF community.

Panelists

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Laura Kugel Deputy Director, Galerie Kugel
Michael Diaz Griffith bw Michael Diaz Griffith
Michael Diaz Griffith Executive Director and CEO, Design Leadership Network
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Soo Jeong Lee Vice President of Design, Rosewood Hotel Group
Francis Sultana TEFAF Elo P
Francis Sultana Interior & Furniture Designer

Location & Access

Programming will take place at the TEFAF Salon on the 1st floor of the MECC, TEFAF Maastricht. The event will be recorded. Registration is mandatory but free to TEFAF Maastricht ticket holders.

For questions about registration contact:
[email protected]