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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.

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Hickock Cole Architects and NPR Lecture on NPR HQ

by Lauren DeBellis | posted 2:10 pm

On Tuesday, June 11 from 4-5 p.m., NeoCon will present “Point, Counterpoint…and Consensus: A Case Study on the New NPR Headquarters.”

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.

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Editors’ Picks: BKLYN Designs 10th Anniversary

by Staff | posted 3:35 pm

Interior Design deputy editor Annie Block, also one of the fair’s jurors, drew a crowd to the fair over the weekend when she led a walking tour of her 15 favorite booths.

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Weekly Top Five: Flooring

by Staff | posted 1:55 pm

See what flooring products captured designers’ attention this past week on our site.

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.

Friday, May 10, 2013 TheMart

NeoCon 2013 Keynotes Offer Industry Snapshot

by Lauren DeBellis | posted 10:00 am

At this year’s NeoCon 2013, being held June 10 – 12 at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, attendees will have the opportunity to hear this year’s roster of keynote speakers…

Thursday, May 9, 2013 Marius-Myking-x-Vidar-Koksvik

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.