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European Council of Interior Architects

The European Council of Interior Architects ECIA is the representative body for the European professional organizations in Interior Architecture and Design.

30/04/2026

Responsible Interiors. Event with
It was an amazing event in Milan with our Italian Association AIPI. Thanks to .official for hosting us and our media partner

In the first panel, we talked about safety in interior spaces, with ECIA President, Thomas Seifert.

In Panel 2, we learned about the UNI 12001 standard and the role of design in the future of European Professional Standards.

With .brussels

The event was moderated by our board member, May Fawzy

28/04/2026

Thomas Seifert, president of ECIA, was part of the panel of experts at the event “Interior Design Without Borders: Design, Industry and Innovation from Spain to Europe,” held in Milan and organized by , with Unai Sanz, president of CGDI Spain , and Nathalie Menardais from

The event was moderated by our board member, Andoni Diaz. The panelists discussed the importance of working together the professionals with the industry. Thanks to the Basque Habic Cluster for this event 🫶🏽

21/04/2026

RESPONSIBLE INTERIORS
Milano | 24 April

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21/04/2026

Design is not about aesthetics, it’s a responsibility.

Among the guests of Responsible Interiors, Mr. President of ECIA Thomas Seifert will bring an international perspective on design and safety.

He will introduce in Panel 1 dedicated to safety, inclusivity, and the quality of interior design.

20/04/2026

Designing for everyone is not an option. It is a responsibility.

Among the guests of Responsible Interiors, Prof. Rama Gheerawo will bring an international perspective on inclusive design.

Director of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design (Royal College of Art, London) and President of EIDD – Design for All Europe, his work focuses on the social impact of design and the importance of creating accessible and inclusive spaces.

He will speak in Panel 1 dedicated to safety, inclusivity, and the quality of interior design.

20/04/2026

The project is a balance between vision and reality.

Among the guests of Responsible Interiors, architect Marco Piva will bring his experience in interior design and contemporary architecture.

With an approach that combines research, innovation, and design quality, his work develops across architecture, interior design, and product design, with international projects.

20/04/2026

An international vision on the future of design.

Karim Rashid will be the special guest of Responsible Interiors with a lecture dedicated to the future of interior design.

Technology, sustainability, and new lifestyles are transforming the way we design spaces.

10/04/2026

RESPONSIBLE INTERIORS | The future of design also depends on new rules.

Panel 2 — The role of design in professional standards👏
The evolution of the profession requires increasingly defined skills, shared responsibilities, and clear standards.

🎤 Introduction by Antonio De Antonis — President of AIPI
🗣️ Speakers:
Luciano Perondi — Coordinator of UNI 12001 standard
Fabio Rossi — UNI
Representatives from the academic and professional world

📍 Milan – April 24

Organized by ECIA +
Supported by .official official
Presented by
Media partner:

08/04/2026

RESPONSIBLE INTERIORS | Safety is part of the design.

Panel 1 — Safety, inclusivity, and beauty in interior design👏
Designing today means integrating safety, accessibility, and aesthetic quality from the earliest stages of the process.

🎤 Introduction by Thomas Seifert — President of ECIA · Safety Engineer .brussels
🗣️ Speakers:
Marco Piva — Studio Marco Piva
Rama Gheerawo — President of EIDD Design for All
Franco Caimi — Caimi Brevetti contributions from the world of fire safety .brevetti

📍 Milan – April 24

Organized by ECIA +
Supported by .official
Presented by
Media partner:

06/04/2026

ECIA visited the KICKOFF event of the Belgium national organisation AINB .belgium

🎓 An event where graduating student meet the profession. Different types of office structures in the work fiend aswers their questions!
Learning and preparing for the futer. Something we fully support 👌

31/03/2026

Design is not just about aesthetics. It’s responsibility.

Coinciding with 2026, Responsible Interiors is born, an event promoted by ECIA and

An international discussion on the role of design between safety, inclusivity, and new professional standards.

🗓️ April 24 / 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🚩Casa Lombardia, MILAN • Piazza Città di Lombardia, 1

Special guest:

Architect Marco Piva,
Prof.

3 panel discussions:
• Safety, inclusivity, and beauty in interior design
• The role of design in European professional standards
(UNI 12001)
• Karim Rashid’s lecture about the future of design

👉Participation fee and registration at
www.aipi.it (link in bio)
🎓Discounts available for students

Under the sponsorship of .official
Presented by:
Organized by ECIA and

Guests: MIA-Mediterranean Interior Architects and
Media partner:

29/03/2026

Last friday ECIA was at “La Fête du Printemps” at Chevalier Distribution in Lesquin (France), a unique opportunity to celebrate our profession, explore new products, and strengthen our professional connections.

ECIA participated at the round table: “What is the future for architects and interior designers in Europe?” With the CFAl, the French Federation of Interior Architects and the ACE (Architects’ Council of Europe)

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