October 30, 2025
Metropolis Connect Unites Architects & Manufacturers at Lake Tahoe
The 2025 METROPOLIS Connect event seamlessly integrated with INTERIOR DESIGN’s renowned biannual re:Source gathering. This dynamic collaboration brought together an expanded network of architects, designers, and product manufacturers, fostering an environment ripe for meaningful connections and dynamic conversations. By bringing together seasoned leaders with emerging talents, the event not only amplified opportunities for collaboration but also strengthened the industry’s collective impact, setting the stage for transformative ideas and business growth.
“What stands out is the focused and enthusiastic nature of all attendees,” a product representative remarked. While another manufacturer shared, “MET Connect truly created an environment where meaningful conversations could take place. We were able to listen, learn, and better understand what professionals are seeking for their projects, while also showcasing the performance, sustainability, and versatility of our products.”
The same sentiment resonated throughout the event, as attendees from across the industry gathered in Lake Tahoe to engage in dynamic discussions, expand their knowledge, and foster meaningful connections.
Throughout the event, attendees engaged in informative meetings, exchanging ideas, and discovering innovative products, all while enjoying Lake Tahoe’s picturesque clear waters and skies. They participated in concise, impactful sessions—including Material Bank’s interactive discussions—and experienced the local flair: custom hat-making and guided hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
One architect shared, “The manufacturers were engaging, the sessions were practical, and I walked away with insights I can immediately apply.”
A very special thank you to our MET Connect event partners: Accurate Lock and Hardware, Turf, Nichiha, Rulon International, and Windfall + Cambio.
The carbon footprint for the event was offset by Material Bank.
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