09/22/2025
From Belgium to the Bay: An Afternoon of Design, Innovation and Culinary Craft
TBS Design Gallery, in partnership with Fedustria, FIT - Flanders Investment & Trade and RENSON Ventilation - Sunprotection - Outdoor, invites you to an exclusive panel discussion and afternoon of design, sustainability, and transatlantic inspiration on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at our Silicon Valley showroom.
Meet the Panelists:
🔸Jonathan Feldman, FAIA, LEED AP. Founding Partner and CEO of Feldman Architecture Jonathan creates warm, light-filled, site-sensitive spaces. He champions regenerative design and serves on the AIA California Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence.
🔸Karla Basselier - CEO, Fedustria
Based in Ghent, Belgium, Karla leads Fedustria, representing the Belgian textile, wood, and furniture industries. Her career spans public and private leadership roles, focusing on innovation, ethical entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
🔸Sarah Warto - Founder of BOXLEAF DESIGN landscape architecture. Sarah is a licensed landscape architect passionate about thoughtful, site-specific design. Her work combines technical rigor with human-centered landscapes inspired by Mediterranean gardens and California’s natural beauty.
🔸Maxim De Vriese - Renson North America. Born in Belgium, Maxim co-founded Renson’s US operations. With over 20 years of international sales experience, he brings Belgian expertise and American market insight to high-performance architectural solutions.
Moderator:
Liana Nitsetskaia - VP Strategy & Business Development, TBS Design Gallery
Liana bridges architecture, design, and business development, curating transatlantic collaborations and sustainable solutions in high-performance design.
During this panel discussion, guests will explore the intersection of architecture and landscape, sharing insights on sustainable solutions, energy efficiency, and innovative materials. Attendees will also experience the latest from Belgian brands Royal Botania, Heatsail, Umbrosa, Renson and Reynaers Aluminium alongside Belgian-inspired culinary delights, including handcrafted waffles, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and Belgian beer.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: TBS Design Gallery, 3283 De La Cruz Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
✉️ RSVP by Oct 3: [email protected] (space is limited)
Don’t miss this chance to explore innovation, sustainability, and the art of Belgian design - right here in Silicon Valley.