BNI, the Dutch professional organisation for interior architects, is organising a joint lecture with Materia. BNI members Sara Rosenthal and Brenda van der Laan will give afternoon lectures on their views on plans for the Leisure & Hospitality sector.

Sara Rosenthal, interior designer
“Radical Innovation with 8˚”
In this lecture, Rosenthal notes the importance of radical innovation in the development of concepts at spas and health resorts. These are designed not only to be a pleasant spatial experience: correct choice of materials and products also play a major role. How these choices come about and how their effects are visible will be demonstrated using examples from international projects in the spa and wellness industry. The models used to also give a useful perspective on other “Leisure & Hospitality” projects.

About Sara Rosenthal
Sara Rosenthal completed her studies in Brussels at the higher institute for architecture and construction in 1997. She now works independently, based in Amsterdam and Germany. Her commitment to working closely with both producers (manufacturers) and clients make her interior concepts special. With over ten years experience in integrating complex concepts in baths, steam cabins, experiential showers, saunas and various new treatment therapies, she has the scope to realise spa and wellness designs for professional clients. She also actively engages with visionary thinkers such as Klaus Burmeister and Matthias Horx in order to share knowledge on the quality of new trends with both manufacturers and customers.

Brenda van der Laan, interior designer
” Practical issues versus Aesthetics ”
Van der Laan will speak on the challenges that an interior designer encounters while designing public spaces. if you both aesthetic and practical aspects lets go together. Safety requirements are getting stricter: consider the number of fire escapes in hotels. Van der Laan illustrates her story with pictures of different hotel solutions. These highlight the importance of co-operation with specialists in lighting, acoustics, maintenance and graphic design.

About Brenda van der Laan
Brenda van der Laan completed her studies in 1981 at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and has since worked as a freelance interior designer. She also teaches courses on design and materials knowledge in vocational and professional education and training. From 2008 – 2012 she worked at the Stenden University as a design tutor.