Olson Kundig Architects has launched a new type of community classroom in Seattle, offering free introductory-level classes on a wide variety of artisan crafts. Known as Dabblelab, the series targets mainly adults with classes on varied topics at [storefront] Olson Kundig Architects

Thursday, May 23, 2013

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

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

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013

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.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Reclaim NYC Exhibits for Charity at Design Week

by Jennifer Krichels | posted 10:40 am

Reclaim NYC, the charity design organization founded in the wake of last October’s Superstorm Sandy, will host its second furniture exhibit and sale to benefit victims of the storm during New York Design Week.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion by Robert M. Gurney, FAIA.

Little Spaces Win Big in AIA Small Project Awards

by Jennifer Nalewicki | posted 12:07 pm

Among the more than 200 submissions for the American Institute of Architects 2013 Small Projects Awards, 10 winners were recognized for their high quality of work and their excellence in small-project design.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Principals Roundtable: The Impact of Technology on Design

by Ava Burke | posted 11:09 am

It’s impossible to have a conversation about design these days without also talking about technology. Interior Design’s recent principals roundtable in Washington, D.C., brought together a group of design leaders from regional firms and manufacturers—large and small—and they all agreed…

Monday, May 6, 2013

Theresa Fatino Ushers in Design Surge for Scottsdale

by Meghan Edwards | posted 11:14 am

Designer Theresa Fatino has unveiled six renovated suites at the W Scottsdale hotel in Arizona, one of several recent projects heating up the local design scene this season.