Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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

*Panelists*
*Laura Kugel* — Deputy Director, Galerie Kugel
*Michael Diaz Griffith* — Executive Director and CEO, Design Leadership Network
*Soo Jeong Lee* — Vice President of Design, Rosewood Hotel Group
Francis SultanaInterior & Furniture Designer

This TEFAF Talk was presented as part of TEFAF Maastricht’s programming and took place on March 16, 2025

View full TEFAF Programming overview at tefaf.com/talks