Auckland DNKBA Discovery Day - SOLD OUT
Join Designers of NKBA for learning and inspiration at the Auckland Discovery Day!
*SOLD OUT*
Please contact Caitlin at education@nkba.org.nz if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
From engaging product presentations to a tour of an international award-winning kitchen, this is an event not to be missed! Read on for some of the highlights and check back soon for more details:
Visit Celia Visser's SBID award-winning kitchen
An exclusive tour of Celia's own kitchen, which won the Global Kitchen Design category at the 2024 SBID International Design Awards! Learn about Celia's design process and gain insights from one of New Zealand's foremost kitchen designers. Read about Celia's stunning kitchen here.
Blum Presentation
Come and visit our Auckland Showroom where you can see, touch, and experience the revolutionary range of Austrian-made cabinet and furniture hardware by Blum. Explore our lift, hinge, box and pocket systems, renowned for their elegance and practicality, and designed to help bring your creative visions to life.
Our friendly and knowledgeable Specification Consultants are always available for you to contact and provide tailored advice and support that aligns with your needs. Whether you’re working on a kitchen, bathroom, or any other project, we are here to help you every step of the way. We invite you to discover how Blum can enhance your quality of living and offer solutions that reflect your unique design style. We look forward to welcoming you!
Guest Speaker – Melanie Sa’u, Platinum Designer of NKBA
Melanie Sa’u of MS Studio delivers a refined and systematic approach to design, creating stunning yet highly functional spaces that celebrate her clients’ lifestyles. With an impressive background in bespoke high-end kitchen design, Melanie will showcase one of her award-winning projects and offer valuable advice on building a successful business.
Cosentino Experience
Get ready to ignite your creativity and explore the cutting edge of surface design. The Cosentino Centre is your ultimate destination for inspiration, a space for design and architecture professionals to inspire, meet and create.
Discover a stunning array of materials, from ultra-modern Dekton to timeless Silestone and the unique natural beauty of Sensa stone, specified by top architects and interior designers around the globe.
Whether you're working on your initial concepts or hand selecting your slabs for fabrication, a visit to the Cosentino Centre offers:
- Hands-on experience with premium surfaces
- Insight into sustainable design practices
- A behind-the-scenes look at material innovation
- Expert advice from industry professionals
Don’t just learn design, live it. Come see where ideas take shape.
Hideaway Bins Presentation
Learn more about Hideaway Bin's innovative hidden storage solutions - Smart kitchens start at the bin. Hideaway Bins elevate waste management into purposeful design, laying the foundation for a more sustainable future, right from your kitchen.
Event Details
🚌 A bus will transport the group between venues.
🛁 We'll start the day at the NKBA Auckland Branch meeting, kindly hosted by Robertson Bathware (optional)
📍 Timings and the bus pickup/drop off location will be emailed directly to attendees before the event.
🎫 Tickets are $50+GST per person and strictly limited – register by Tuesday 8 July!
🍎 Let us know if you have dietary requirements when you register.
🎓 Earn 3 CPD points.
DNKBA Discovery Days are aimed at students, designers, and other industry professionals such as joiners or business owners who would like to improve their industry knowledge and network with new and experienced designers.