Aqua Atelier by GROHE: Where Design, Innovation, and Inspiration Flow

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.

A Stage for Design Dialogues

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. Each session brought together influential voices from across architecture, fashion, and wellness, exploring global trends, cultural narratives, and design’s evolving role in society.

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.

Innovation on Display

Beyond conversation, Aqua Atelier offered visitors a firsthand look at GROHE’s latest innovations. Two highlights stood out:

• The Listra Collection — a refined bath line celebrating modern elegance and GROHE’s craftsmanship.

• The GROHE Blue Chilled & Sparkling Water 2.0 System — an innovative kitchen solution delivering filtered, chilled, and sparkling water at the touch of a button.

These displays reflected GROHE’s commitment to marrying sustainability with luxury, functionality with beauty.

A Community Brought Together by Water

The Aqua Atelier by GROHE at ICFF 2025 was more than a showcase — it was a meeting ground where designers, architects, and visionaries came together to exchange ideas, discover trends, and be inspired by the possibilities of water in design. With its blend of thought leadership, cultural exploration, and product innovation, Aqua Atelier reaffirmed GROHE’s position as a leader at the intersection of design, wellness, and sustainability.

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