Urblandia x GAGGENAU | Sensory Design and Eliciting Emotion
Date: December 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM – December 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Location: GAGGENAU MIAMI SHOWROOM, 112 NE 41ST STREET, SUITE 700 MIAMI, FL 33137
Sensory Design and Eliciting Emotion Wrapping up 2026 with An Evening of Design, Discovery & Connection at Gaggenau — Miami Design District As we bring 2026 to a close, join Urblandia for an elevated evening in the Miami Design District, hosted by Gaggenau. Bringing together continuing education, design inspiration, and meaningful professional connections, this gathering offers an opportunity to expand your perspective, earn valuable CEU credit, and connect with people shaping the future of the built environment. Through the CEU presentation, Sensory Design and Eliciting Emotion , we'll explore how thoughtful design engages the senses, influences human perception, and creates emotional connections between people and the spaces they inhabit. From materiality and craftsmanship to the balance of form and function, discover how sensory-driven design can create more memorable, impactful environments. For architects, interior designers, developers, and other built-environment professionals, the value extends beyond the classroom. Gain fresh perspectives to inform your projects, experience Gaggenau's approach to design and innovation firsthand, and connect with potential collaborators, clients, and project partners across the industry. Enjoy champagne and wine flowing throughout the evening, accompanied by curated bites, showroom exploration, and opportunities to exchange ideas and close out the year in good company. The Experience Welcome Reception — Arrive, enjoy champagne and wine, and meet fellow members and invited guests Guided Showroom Experience — Explore the Gaggenau environment and discover the relationship between design, craftsmanship, technology, and performance CEU Presentation: Sensory Design and Eliciting Emotion — Earn continuing education credit while exploring how sensory elements influence perception, evoke emotion, and shape the experience of the built environment Curated Bites & Flowing Champagne and Wine — Enjoy an elevated selection of light bites, champagne, and wine throughout the evening Connections & Celebration — Exchange ideas, share what you're working on, discover potential synergies, and build relationships with professionals across the real estate and design ecosystem Why Attend? Earn CEU credit while investing in your professional development Gain practical design insights and fresh perspectives to bring into your projects Experience the craftsmanship and innovation of Gaggenau firsthand Meet potential clients, collaborators, consultants, and project partners Strengthen existing relationships and establish new ones across the built-environment industry An opportunity to learn, experience, and connect. Let's close out 2026 with good ideas, good company, and relationships that can lead to what's next. About The CEU Sensory Design and Eliciting Emotion: Theories of Home, Living, and What It Means to Experience a Space The built environment, in some ways is a transition. In terms of homes, it’s a segue from public life to private. External to internal. Various philosophers, including Martin Heidegger and Gaston Bachelard, have put forth influential theories on home and living, romanticizing country life and condemning the city. Perhaps somewhat surprisingly, some contemporary architects and designers have embraced the philosophers’ spatial and sensory theories while rejecting the idea that “home” can only be created in rural areas. This course will examine Heidegger’s and Bachelard’s theories alongside contemporary homes in both the country and city. It will also analyze the ways in which design can elicit emotion and create experiences. Lastly, it will propose that a sense of balance and form can arise out of objects regardless of their origin, whether organic or man-made About Urblandia Find your real estate project partners. Urblandia brings together the full development lifecycle — developers, investors, architects, engineers, builders, operators, and strategic partners — through trusted local Circles designed to foster meaningful collaboration, real projects, and nature-adaptive approaches to how we design, build, and operate. Urblandia Circles Miami Coconut Grove Miami Design District Coral Gables Design District West Palm Beach New York Orlando Los Angeles Mallorca +++Emerging