Aqua Atelier by GROHE
At ICFF 2025 the Aqua Atelier by GROHE emerged as a captivating hub of creativity, dialogue, and design leadership. This immersive stage showcased the transformative power of water while drawing crowds of architects, designers, and decision-makers eager to engage with new ideas and meaningful conversations.
From thought-provoking panel discussions to the exclusive preview of GROHE’s newest bath collection, Aqua Atelier set the tone for innovation and community engagement at this year’s show.
2025 Aqua Atelier by GROHE Programming Highlights:
One of the highlights of Aqua Atelier was its Design Dialogues series, which was a curated program of insightful conversations moderated by Jean-Jacques L’Henaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design Americas:
Architecture Across Americas
Architects from Mexico, the U.S., and Canada — Danny Forster, Heather Dubbeldam, and Augusto Quijano — examined how cultural identity, economic pressures, and global influences converge and diverge across the Americas, shaping the future of design.
The Culture of Water: How Water Rituals Are Shaping Global Wellness & Design
This panel delved into the profound role of water in architecture and wellness, with experts Buro Koray Duman, Leonid Khanin, and Elisa Orlanski Ours discussing how water-centric rituals influence design, while highlighting challenges in adapting these traditions across diverse markets.
The Intersection of Fashion & Design
Bridging style and structure, this discussion featured Christian Siriano, Cesar Giraldo, and Vanessa DeLeon alongside L’Henaff. Together, they explored how designers channel inspiration into impactful work that balances aesthetics with practicality and lasting value.
The Birth of Modernism: How the Work of Harvard 5 has Impacted Current Architecture & Design
This panel connected past and present, as Augusto Quijano, Devon Chivvis, and Gordon Bruce reflected on the enduring influence of the Harvard 5 and their pivotal role in shaping modern design today.
The Aqua Atelier will be back in 2026! See you May 17-19 at the Javits Center.