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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 ONB1_SUITE_FENDI_1681_C

FENDI Casa Designs Virgin Gorda Penthouse

by Laura B. Weiss | posted 4:11 pm

FENDI Casa, the Italian home furnishings designer, has been tapped to design a 1, 334-square-foot penthouse with sweeping views of the Caribbean.

Thursday, May 16, 2013 Folly2

Ornate Chandelier Peaks Curiosity in Sculpture Park

by Matthew Powell | posted 1:27 pm

Toshihiro Oki Architect has unveiled the winning commission in the Architectural League of New York’s 2nd annual “Folly” competition at Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, New York.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 The lecture series will explain key aspects of the project

Hudson Yards Reveals Plans in Lectures, Exhibit

by Jesse Dorris | posted 11:34 am

In tandem with Design Week, the New York Center for Architecture (CFA) hosts a lecture series and exhibit, “Design (in) The New Heart of New York”, through June 30.

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 6, 2013 WOW-Suite-Bed-and-Water-Closet

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.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 425761-Kinky_Boots_set_design_by_Rockwell_Group_Photo_by_Ballogg_Photography_

Rockwell Group Snags Two Tony Nominations

by Kat Aul | posted 1:09 pm

With no fewer than 13 Tony nominations under their belt for 2003′s Hairspray its no surprise that Rockwell Group has scored two more for their work on Kinky Boots and Lucky Guy.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Pick-238

NYDC’s Check-in to 200 Lex Toasts Hospitality

by Matthew Powell | posted 10:03 am

The theme of this year’s “Check-In to 200 Lex” event at the The New York Design Center was collaboration—specifically in hospitality design.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Graham-Downes-PR

Remembering Architect Graham Downes

by Andrew Stone | posted 10:00 am

As founder and principal at Graham Downes Architecture and Blokhaus, Downes was known for such noteworthy projects in the hospitality sector as the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel, Le Meridian in Dallas, Heat Hotel in Arizona, and celebrated restaurants such as the Blue Hound in Phoenix.