“At pba, we are proud to be part of Leaders in Architecture & Design DACH 2026, an event that highlights the forefront of architectural and interior innovation in the DACH region. As a leader in high-quality architectural hardware and bathroom accessories, we understand the crucial role our solutions play in shaping inclusive, safe, and sustainable spaces. Our products, crafted with premium materials such as AISI 316L stainless steel, polyamide 6, aluminum EN-AW 6, ECONYL® and antimicrobial copper, combine durability, functionality, sustainability and aesthetic excellence to support modern design needs. We believe that well-designed hardware and bathware can transform spaces and enhance everyday experiences, fostering a more accessible and comfortable environment for everyone. Leaders in Architecture & Design provides an excellent platform for us to show how our innovative products support designers and architects in creating environments that are both functional and aesthetically compelling. We look forward to exchanging ideas with industry peers and exploring the future of architecture and design!” Erica Anesi, CEO, pba.
pba is the leading brand in high-quality architectural hardware and bathroom accessories, specializing in materials like AISI 316L stainless steel, polyamide 6, and aluminum EN-AW6. Our core collections include door and window levers, pulls, locking pulls, millwork pulls, designed to promote a “life safe and barrier-free” environment. We also develop Design for All bathroom accessories and Hand-Rail collections. Our products, designed by pba Design Team and with collaborations with renowned international designers, result in iconic projects worldwide, including the PIF Tower in Saudi Arabia and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. pba has received numerous awards, including the Red Dot and Compasso d’Oro, and the Global Future Design Awards. We believe objects reflect and shape their environment, embodying its attitude, illusions, and potential; introducing new forms can profoundly influence people’s lives Committed to inclusive, sustainable design, we innovate with responsible practices to enhance accessibility, safety, and environmental.
What will define the next decade of architecture & design across the DACH region?
At Leaders in Architecture & Design, we’ll open the day with a high-level, action-oriented conversation:
9:30-10:15 | Leaders Council: The Future of Architecture & Design across the DACH Region
Moderator: Erica Anesi, CEO, pba
Panelists:
• Jutta Kreissl, Director Architecture, Henning Larsen
• Jonas Luther, Partner, Sauerbruch Hutton
• Matias Wenzel, Partner & Member of the Management Board, WENZEL + WENZEL
• Annette Finke, Senior Director, GRAFT
• Lutz-Matthias Keßling, Chairman of the BDA Hamburg & Partner, BLK2 Architects
We’ll explore which design and planning decisions will matter most as environmental, social, and economic impacts become non-negotiable—how to keep collaboration productive at global scale, how to balance transformation with new build, and how innovation stays grounded in real human experience.
10:15-10.45 | Panelist: Erica Anesi — “Designing for Impact: Sustainable Solutions Supporting Accessibility & Neuro-Inclusion” — Erica Anesi will engage in meaningful discussions with industry leaders on sustainable architecture and design—with a strong focus on inclusion, accessibility, and neuro-inclusive thinking.
As a sponsor, pba is proud to contribute to this dialogue—bringing forward a perspective rooted in inclusive design and sustainable solutions that support accessibility and neuroinclusion.
Join Leaders in Architecture & Design to explore innovative pba solutions for the industry.
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