Geberit North America

Geberit Live in New York!

An evening to remember

Geberit hosted an event for designers and architects in New York City on May 20, 2019. Titled ‘An Evening with Chad Oppenheim’, the evening featured a presentation by Oppenheim, a world-renowned architect who emphasizes harmony with natural surroundings in all his projects.

Over 100 interior designers, architects, and plumbing industry professionals gathered at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by presentations by Oppenheim and Geberit North America Vice President of Sales Phil Boggs. Oppenheim shared images from several of his projects around the world, demonstrating how the interplay among light, water, materials, and the environment allow a built structure to fit organically within its natural surroundings. Boggs then explained how Geberit products help designers overcome challenges they face when trying to build spaces that meet homeowner needs for accessibility and environmental friendliness.

Following the presentation, attendees spent two hours networking over food and drinks. Oppenheim remained on hand, greeting attendees and signing copies of his book 'Spirit of Place'. Attendees who snapped a selfie with the Geberit ‘Cube’ and posted it to our Instagram channel were entered into a drawing for a special slipcased edition of 'Spirit of Place', with winners announced at a later date.

If you weren't able to join us, or if you'd just like to relive the magic, please browse through the photo gallery below!

  • Spirit of Place by Chad Oppenheim

    Attendees had a chance to get a copy of the book, 'Spirit of Place' by Chad Oppenheim.

  • An attendee browses through Spirit of Place by Chad Oppenheim

    Our guests had a chance to browse 'Spirit of Place' before Chad Oppenheim's presentation.

  • The Geberit Cube at Hotel Eventi

    Guests began gathering at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi around 6:00 pm.

  • The Geberit Cube in New York City

    The Geberit 'Cube' made an impressive display in the reception area.

  • Rick Nortier, Director of Marketing for Geberit North America

    Director of Marketing Rick Nortier kicked off the presentations and invited everyone to share the experience on Instagram.

  • Chad Oppenheim speaks in New York City

    Architect Chad Oppenheim was the featured speaker for the evening.

  • Chad Oppenheim speaks to guests of Geberit

    Oppenheim's projects are truly global; he even designed a space near the Geberit headquarters in Switzerland!

  • Chad Oppenheim shows Geberit guests his projects

    Many of Oppenheim's projects feature an interplay among light, water, and structure.

  • Pulled meat sliders in Kimpton Hotel Eventi

    Guests dined on hors d'oeuvres including pulled meat sliders and…

  • Sushi station at Kimpton Hotel Eventi

    …a complete sushi station!

  • Geberit VP Phil Boggs in New York City

    Geberit Vice President of Sales Phil Boggs talked briefly to our guests about the benefits of designing with Geberit.

  • Geberit guests mingling at Kimpton Hotel Eventi

    After the presentations, guests mingled over food and drinks.

  • Geberit guests at Kimpton Hotel Eventi in NYC

    Chad Oppenheim spent time chatting with guests and signing copies of his book, Spirit of Place.

  • Geberit guest snaps a selfie with The Cube

    Guests snapped selfies with 'The Cube', an impressive display of Geberit flush plates.

  • Geberit logo on a video board outside Kimpton Hotel Eventi

    If you weren't able to join us, please watch this space for upcoming Geberit events. We'd love to meet you!