Friday, May 24, 2013 Eliseu-Cavalcante-11

Brazil’s Claudia Moreira Salles Exhibits at Espasso

by Jesse Dorris | posted 12:54 pm

After a single glance at the natural wonders created by Claudia Moreira Salles, it becomes clear why she’s often considered Brazil’s leading interior and furniture designer.

Thursday, May 23, 2013 GeorgeIIDA

IIDA NY Honors Local Leaders

by Staff | posted 4:32 pm

IIDANY celebrates three industry leaders for helping people and communities in need.

Thursday, May 23, 2013 DabbleLab_image2

Olson Kundig Launches Artisan Workshops for Public

by Lauren DeBellis | posted 12:05 pm

Known as Dabblelab, the series targets mainly adults with classes on varied topics such as contour drawing, book binding, macrame, and beekeeping.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Community-Districts-1-2-5-Garage

26 Firms Make NYC’s Design + Construction List

by Jesse Dorris | posted 5:27 pm

A new pool in NYC? Well, yes, but this will make a different kind of splash: the city’s Department of Design and Construction has announced its pool of architecture firms pre-qualified to offer design and engineering services on all city projects.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Pacenti_Elena1

10 Questions with… Elena Pacenti

by Andrew Stone | posted 11:31 am

This August, celebrated Italian designer Elena Pacenti brings her globally focused philosophy of design education to San Diego’s NewSchool of Architecture and Design.

Friday, May 17, 2013 barbara

ASID 2013 Fellows Showcase Value of Design

by Jesse Dorris | posted 9:30 am

On June 21, the 40,000 members of the American Society of Interior Designers will welcome four new ASID Fellows into the fold: design legend Barbara Barry; ASID Foundation Board of Trustee member Julie Schulte of Schulte Design Associates; LuAnn Thoma-Holec of Thoma-Holec Design, who has revolutionized assisted living design across the country; and ASID CFO Rick Peluso.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 AGL_Showroom_141EDIT

Major Changes Hit Chicago’s Merchandise Mart

by Andrew Stone | posted 3:18 pm

The revamp—the Mart’s first major changes in 30-plus years—was considered essential for meeting the needs of today’s shelter industry.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Ed Ng of AB Concept.

10 Questions with… Ed Ng of AB Concept

by Andrew Stone | posted 10:35 am

Here, Ed Ng—a graduate of Hong Kong Polytechnic University who began his career at Chadda Siembieda & Associates followed by P&T Architect & Engineering before launching AB Concept with Ngan—offers his take on craftsmanship, design essentials, and AB’s unique vocabulary.

Monday, May 13, 2013 The main entrance of Cosentino's new Westchester Design Center, New York. Photo by Jennifer Krichels.

Cosentino Opens 14th North American Design Center

by Jennifer Krichels | posted 3:30 pm

Natural stone, quartz, and recycled surfacing company Cosentino has opened its 14th North American design center in Westchester, New York.

Friday, May 10, 2013 eskimo

120 Hunting Dogs Land in NY for Design Week

by Matthew Powell | posted 12:19 pm

“Gerald” the hunting dog has inspired his own arts movement. From May 16-19, 120 unique paper versions of the dog’s Bracco Italiano form will be on display for New York Design Week at 60 Reade gallery.