Interior Design articles from August 2004

Interior Design archives from August 2004

Update: catch these events in September and October.(Calendar)
August 1, 2004... 1. A dynamic dialogue between two 20th-century innovators, "Calder Miro" pits Alexander Calder's fanciful mobiles against abstract paintings by Joan Miro--whose Portrait of a Young Girl, 1935, is in oil and sand on cardboard. The traveling...

100% glass.(news desk)
August 1, 2004... In a clearly inspired London gallery Vessel has invited four of Britain's leading designers to a Venetian glassblowing studio to test their talents in this age-old but ever inventive medium. Vessel is then unveiling the results, a collection of...

Object lesson.(news desk)
August 1, 2004... Sol LeWitt, Richard Tuttle, and other celebrated minimalists have often looked beyond the canvas, experimenting with furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories In "Design Is Not Art: Functional Objects From Donald Judd to Rachel Whiteread," New...

Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.(news desk)
August 1, 2004... Design isn't just about aesthetics. And a long awaited exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery, British Columbia, examines the discipline's profound impact on every aspect of today's world. Organized with Bruce Mau Design and the Institute...

FIAC's back.(news desk)
August 1, 2004... For three decades, the Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain has been one of the world's major fairs for 20th-century painting, sculpture, photography, and works on paper. This year, FIAC brings 216 galleries to Paris Expo, Porte de...

Ich bin ein artist.(news bytes)
August 1, 2004... Cutting edge art is arriving at the Messe Berlin fairground for the annual Art Forum Berlin. Held from September 18 to 22, this year's installment will feature "Made in Berlin," a special exhibition showcasing 42 artists based in the German...

More Michigan.(news bytes)
August 1, 2004... The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor has unveiled plans for expanding and renovating its Museum of Art--a $35 million project by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture. The 57,000-square-foot addition will more than double the existing...

Grab a seat.(news bytes)
August 1, 2004... Hold onto your chair. International seating show Promosedia returns to Udine, Italy, from September 10 to 13. The event includes the Caiazza Memorial Challenge, a competition for students and young professionals (under the age of 40)...

Lin's latest.(news bytes)
August 1, 2004... Architect Maya Lin has completed her second building, the nondenominational Riggio-Lynch Chapel at the Children's Defense Fund's Haley Farm Freedom School in Clinton, Tennessee. The 3,400-square-foot chapel was dedicated last month...

Growing green.(news bytes)
August 1, 2004... Cook + Fox Architects has broken ground for New York's Bank of America Tower, an ambitiously eco-friendly 54-story glass-sheathed building. Slated for completion in 2008, the design features recycled and recyclable materials, waterless urinals,...

Pinups.
August 1, 2004... in the pink Pastel textiles aglow with appeal 1. Striae Sheer H5491/06 in red polyester-silk by Rose Cumming. circle 300 2. Vendome 136344 in fuchsia silk by Jim Thompson. circle 301 3. Catwalk 11121-3 in aubergine with pink...

Not your grandma's trailer park.(walk through)
August 1, 2004... IF NOT PRECISELY AN INTERNATIONAL man of mystery, the client was nevertheless a bachelor playboy. "He Leads a pretty charmed life," concedes Alexia Kondylis, a designer whose backstory has a distinct fairy-tale ring of its own. Her father,...

From Palladian to Cattelan.(walk through)
August 1, 2004... IN THE TIME WHEN THE DOGES stilled ruled Venice, members of the none Martin family and their court would leave the city as soon as the summer weather turned too muggy. The Alps hovering on the horizon, the entourage would head 65 miles...

Neocon's gray lady.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Steeped in girl gray--accented by a few other well chosen colors--Emanuela Frattini Magnusson's Askew Line for HBF Textiles marries traditional imagery to a contemporary aesthetic Reflecting this double duality are Mac, a sprightly tartan in...

Brayton.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... A spirited and stylish trio of female designers and combined their talents--and their savvy--for the 3 Women collection of contemporary lounge pieces. High notes of the debut include Pamela Light's maple-topped Calm table and contemplative...

Bernhardt furniture company.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Jeffrey Bernett's Balance collection has a nomadic streak. Comfortable in corporate spaces, residences, and hotels, those lightweight seats and tables beg to be rearranged, the sleek sofa and armless lounger--which can be custom...

Epic furniture group.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... This manufacturer's softer side comes to light in the Bay collection. Designed by Gianni Marconato and Antonio Zappa, the low-to-the-ground lounge system features generous seats. The solid steel legs come in a satin-chrome finish, and custom...

Nienkamper.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Courtesy of sophisticated styling. Vox Office has more business class than Continental Airlines. The workstation features mobile pedestals, integrated cabinets, and height adjustable project tables for easy reconfiguration. Choose from a range...

Lees carpets.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Like a high-performance textile for the floor, WovenSquare MTX carpet tiles have a distinguished jacquard patterning highlighted by metallic yarns. The collection of vinyl-backed 24-inch tiles encompasses three patterns in eight colorways. 500...

CCN international.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Classically proportioned Tocotta case goods exhibit precision mitering and meticulously hand-matched grain patterns. Each unit can be specified with tap to throe different types of wood, none sourced frame rain forest. Choose from 16 stain...

Arpa.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Check out Retro Woods, a refined collection of high-pressure decorative plastic laminates with beige, black, or white striping on a woodlike ground. Resistant to static, skids, and scratches, this high-style, highly durable flooring-grade...

Humanscale.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Fluid and graceful, Liberty offers quite a few bells and whistles, too. Three mesh back panels conform to the user's contours, providing extremely accurate lumbar support without exposed devices or manual adjustments. 11 East 26th Street, New...

HON company.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Dilbert, begone. A 120-degree work surface in high-pressure laminate, Initiate is a handsome alternative that increases density and enhances interaction white banishing endless cubicles. Offered in a range or finishes, 200 Oak Street,...

Designtex.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Inspired by masterpieces from the Guggenheim Museum, Singular Forms textiles bring artfulness to the contract arena Testing at over 30,000 double rubs, the line in eludes the two tone Paul Klee-inspired Surface in 100 percent polyester;...

Weiland furniture.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... A new collection of angular seating and tables intrudes the jaunty Frame chair, featuring a multi-sectioned hack and two-piece bent-plywood arms available in nine finishes. Choose among unlimited upholstery options. 13737 Main Street, P.O. Box...

Metro.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Change your office with Metro's flexible Topo system of storage units, desks, Lounge seating, and partitions. Wood or plastic-laminate work surfaces shift 18 inches laterally and 3 inches vertically. Translucent mesh partitions'...

Loewenstein.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Alphabet series of sofas expands with a low-slung version measuring 28 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 34 inches deep. The curved form can be upholstered in custom options. 1801 North Andrews Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; 954-960-1100...

Bergamo fabrics.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Lori Weitzner's sultry silks for Sacho Hesslein exude a chic opulence. Available in numerous rich colorways, the line includes striped Echoes, solid Windrift, and Prairie, a Large scale check. 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022; 212-888-3333;...

Allermuir.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Mark Gabbertas has introduced Tommo, a collection of perky seating. This plush club chair and companion footstool both feature upholstered side and back panels with twin stitch detailing Matching bar stools and dining stools come with steel...

Skyline design.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Who needs a scrapbook when Fotoglas can preserve almost any image, up to 56 by 124 inches? The pictures are etched onto one or both sides of a translucent surface of tempered, plate, laminated, or insulated glass, available in thicknesses of...

KnollTextiles.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Sit up, and take notice of the reversible Tonic Stripe. Woven of 100 percent flame-retardant polyester, this classic awning pattern is practical enough for cubicles and hospitality installations--yet refined enough for bedding. 79 Ninth Avenue,...

Mohawk Commercial.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Advanced Geometry Fractals carpet-tile system was designed for heavy duty spaces Impervious to moisture, the collection's three graphic patterns are manufactured from nylon that boasts a 50 percent recycled content. 500 Town Park Lane,...

Stylex.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... What could be better than a well priced, well designed chair with a striking base, lumbar support, and wheels? Sava Cvek's zippy Rhythm has a sculpted polypropylene shell in 1L colors--including six translucents--and a chrome frame in nine...

Heller.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Studio 65s over the top Capitello armchair is a Little bit Studio 54--and a little bit AD 54, somewhere in the Roman Empire Composed of oration-molded polymer, this rereleased 1970's icon provides comfort, indoors and out 149 Fifth Avenue, New...

Topdeq.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Theta is like a well bred gent--equally comfortable in the boardroom, the corner office, or any social setting Made from chrome plated tubular steel, the swivel base supports fire-resistant foam padding. Polyester-acrylic blend boucle...

Vitra.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Sori Yanagi conceived Elegant as a perch for model makers in his studio. Distinguished as the world's first all-plastic stool when it premiered in 1954, the durable, lightweight, stackable piece is offered in black, red, and gray...

Harter.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Inaugurating this company's branding overhaul, Timothy deFiebre's Sling collection melds mid-century fines with of-the-moment styling The sprightly four-castor choir version is available with or without arms. Choose among a variety of fabrics...

Invista.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Dacron Vibrance solution dyed polyester filament is a partially oriented yarn that's tougher than Fort Knox Note the superior colorfastness, exceptional durability, and unparalleled cleanability. 4123 East 37th Street North, Wichita, KS 67220;...

Knoll.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Ross Lovegrove's Sprite slacking chairs come in seven wood finishes from Pommele to walnut burl; seven paint finishes include lime green and sky blue. Sprite can also he upholstered in a range of the company's standard textiles. 79 Ninth...

Ethnicities.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Handcrafted by Argentinean native Indians, these accent tables combine iron bases and concrete tops in a range of unique colorways. Customize the size--or go big with a console, coffee table, or dining table. 2765 Roslyn Lane, Highland Park, IL...

Invision.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Tailored and crisp without being stuffy, Edge's shifted stripes have a timeless look suited to a range of corporate installations Composed of Solutia Ultron nylon yarns, this broadloom pat tern is available in 17 colors. PO. Box 1287, Dalton,...

William Switzer & Associates.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Queen Elizabeth II Large Salon chair's generous proportions and saddle-stitch detailing promote Luxurious Luxuriance-like you're on a transatlantic cruise. Choose from stock fabrics, custom options, and Leather in almost any color or...

HBF.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Top-Level summits require Logicmeet conference tables. Internal wire-management channels allow hookups to virtually any equipment Choose between cherry and maple veneers, assorted acrylics and plastic laminates, or Ligno-Grain, a reconstituted...

Leland international.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... 2B Studio's Otto seating creates a semiprivate room within a room. Recalling mission-style furniture, the high backs are available in four wood patterns, including an elegant maple parquet and an energetic figured sycamore. 6445 Warren Road,...

Abet.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Known for high-design offerings, this manufacturer adds eight patterns to its Legni line wood-grain laminates, including ebony and cross-grain oak. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631 ; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com. circle 342 ...

Martin Brattrud.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Times Square Lounge set encompasses chair and sofa versions with cushions of high density foam. Lending structure to the seating, exposed supports in solid stainless steer can be satin-finished or simply polished 1224 West 132nd Street,...

Cortina leathers.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Pebbly-textured and supple in the hand, hardworking Perugia has Long been popular in Europe The bide is spun in a rotating drum--creating natural fractures in the aniline-dyed surface, available in nine colors 15 West 20th Street, New York, NY...

Pallas textiles.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The texture of ceramic glazes and layered paint inspired Lon Weitzners Ceramica collection of Crypton jacquard upholsteries. Patterns include high-touch Terrazzo, variegated Impasto, ribbed Fresco, and Raku, an irregular rib. 1330 Bellevue...

Cadence.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Sporting a refreshingly off-kilter palette greens that linger between olive and beige, siennas with a shot of ocher--Ruth Simon McRae's Rumba was one of NeoCon's quiet hits. Available in 17 colors, this line's piece-dyed Zeftron Savant...

Innovations in Wallcoverings.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Like op art for the computer age, Re: Solutions looks as clever as its name. Woven from postindustrial polyester fibers that pass all Association of Contract Textiles standards, the three earth friendly upholstery patterns are vibrantly colored...

Allsteel.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... For ergonomic seating with a tasteful silhouette, look no further than Marcus koepke's lean Sum chair, which pays equal attention to performance, aesthetics, and affordability. Pressure-mapping technology locates hot spots, where tension builds...

Hinson.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Moire lends luxury to Aston. Suitable for Light upholstery and window treatments, the viscose polyester blend comes in moss, amber, antique gold, and 11 other color ways. 27-35 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-482-1100. circle...

KI.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Modernist legend Giancarlo Piretti has unveiled the Affetto chaise longue to celebrate the silver anniversary of his collaboration with this manufacturer. The fluid leather form moves in harmony with the body--a collaboration in its own right...

Vecta.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... With true nesting instinct, 5D Studio's Rocky features two smooth curves of molded polypropylene, which form a contoured seat with integral arms. The pneumatic height-adjustable base comes in a four-legged version in powder-coated steel, or...

Lamitech/Patrick industries.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The largest exporter of high-pressure plastic laminate in Latin America, Lamitech has built a reputation tar spicy patterns and enhanced durability. The Fabrika collection lives up to expectations, with the appearance of a textile and such...

Gerard.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Sedgwick chair lends a glamorous note to traditional interiors. Brass nail heads detail the hand padded French antiqued Leather, while the walnut legs come in a Cathay finish 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663; 785-434-4977. circle...

Gunlocke company.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... A sleek chic modular lounge system Barrett Studio's Sojourn complements a spectrum of styles. The cherry or maple plinth base doubles as an integral low table, offered in nine finishes ranging from natural maple to espresso. The piece may also...

Kimball office.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... The Departure case goods collection is, well, a departure from the typical office environment--with desks, side tables, privacy screens, and storage options in sleek metal end glass Hardwood finishes include cherry, walnut, and maple; metal...

Tuva looms.(Market: neocon world's trade fair)
August 1, 2004... Suzanne Tick channels the inherent beauty of natural fibers for True Path, a truly durable synthetic in a woven-rib construction. Made from 25 percent postindustrial recycled nylon, this textile comes in seven variegated colors. 49 West 23rd...

In the winner's circle.(iida)
August 1, 2004... >From a Tokyo sushi restaurant wrapped in rough-hewn ash to a Chicago showroom as pristine as a white lacquered box, winners of the International Interior Design Association's 31st annual Interior Design Competition represented the full range...

Zip and zing.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Created by Berlin designer-artist Frank Oehring, Anta's Zac light defines adjustability. A 7-millimeter fluorescent tube sends light through apertures in the satin-chrome table lamp, forming soft ribbons of grew. 59 Osterbrooksweg, 22869...

Goldsmith.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Known for its sturdy retail-display products, this manufacturer's artful lighting is perfect for high-traffic corporate and hospitality installations. The LA-2 floor lamp's tinted-resin body is offered in custom colors, as is the linen shade....

Kundalini.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Cleverly multitasking Sama doubles as a CD rack, thanks to slats strategically placed in the laser-cut acrylic shade--filtering light while storing compact discs. The Sama family includes a floor lamp as well as table and ceiling fixtures in...

Odue by Oasis.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Based on the organic arrangement of leaves on a tree branch, Cylene is made of high-density polyurethane lacquered in high-gloss coral red, white, or silver. Strategically placed fluorescent bulbs provide dappled down-lighting. 8 Via Primo...

Modiss.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Alfonso Fontal's Copenhague table lamp gives new life to 1960's chic. Available in topaz, turquoise, and other vibrant colors, the transparent shade of methacrylate polymer clips to a satin-aluminum stand that supports an incandescent bulb...

Bruck Lighting Systems.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... One petite fixture that's capable of three beam spreads, the Ledra LED display light can illuminate both your miniatures and your full-size Guernica reproduction. The 12-inch-long matte chrome stem can accommodate up to five lights in a single...

Estiluz.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Pure of form, Leonardo Marelli's 2363 fixture features a handblown glass sphere set on a steel tripod base. Measuring 14 3/8 inches in diameter and 16 3/8 inches high, the piece accepts either halogen or incandescent bulbs. 235 Moonachie Road,...

Oxygen Lighting.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Like a minimalist sculpture, the charming Lunetta pendant features an off-center frosted-glass sphere held inside a bent-steel cube. The fixture is suspended from a satin-nickel hook, via a near-invisible aircraft cable. 580 Broadway, Suite...

Mathieu Lustrerie.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... A Harry Winston of the lighting world, this third-generation Provencal company delivers modern dazzle by embellishing unusual forms with European crystal beading. Creations range from whimsical dragonflies to oversize belts and abstract pieces,...

Donghia Furniture/Textiles.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Available in playful aquamarine blue and rosa pink as well as tobacco brown and other colors, Alba is a table lamp in handblown Italian Glass. This bubbly belle measures 12 inches in diameter and 21 inches high. Lamping is incandescent. 979...

PaganiStudio.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Balancing geometric forms with translucent materials, Aquila Quartz layers rectangles of alabaster and hand-laid quartz in a waxed-bronze frame. Sure to add drama to any ceiling, the chandelier measures 48 inches square with a 24-inch drop. 45...

Boyd Lighting.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Patterned after the fins of 1950'a cars. five streamlined styles make up Doyle Crosby's Lantern series. Available with incandescent or fluorescent lamping. Futura Lantern is formed from 1/4-inch-thick solid copper. Finish options are satin...

Lyx.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Exploding the definition of the chandelier, Kristall's acrylic rods are illuminated by a hidden fiber-optic halogen source. This 45-inch-long stunner also features an aluminum drop and base. 57 Ostermalmsgalan, 114 50 Stockholm, Sweden;...

William Switzer.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... This manufacturer's signature sensuality flows through the 1694 Two Light Art Deco sconce, offered in nickel or antiqued brass. The curvaceous incandescent fixture comes in two versions: 6 1/2 inches deep for most uses and 4 inches deep for...

JGoodDesign.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... This studio's eight recent introductions nod to the lighter side of lighting. Witness the Dome sconce. Lamping is incandescent, hardware is aluminum or custom options, and the olivelike handblown glass form comes in custom colors as well as...

Nora De Rudder.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... An Alfred Hitchcock-inspired juxtaposition of the surreal and the avian, aptly titled Birds is shaded by duck feathers and taxi-dermied Wings. These strangely poetic, surprisingly elegant creations are produced on a per-order basis....

Publique Living.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Interlocking slats of maple or walnut distinguish Dan Ng's austere Woven Veneer incandescent lamp. Available in three sizes, from 11 to 26 inches high and 10 to 16 inches wide. 301 Monterey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94131; 415-305-1999:...

EW Designs.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Inspired by the exoticism of North Africa and the Far East, Elizabeth Whipple's handcrafted lamps are quite a turn-on. Witness Serene TL033, in brass and copper layered with Philippine capiz shells and topped by a shade in champagne silk...

Palmer Hargrave.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Embellished by a proprietary finish, Kerry Joyce's handcrafted solid-brass Taylor House incandescent sconce exemplifies understated traditionalism. The classic lotus shape--distinguished by a faux telescope base and a turnkey toggle--measures...

Schonbek Worldwide Lighting.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Giving vintage forms an updated twist, lighthearted Diadem's hand-cut crystal body is decked out with an exotic silk shade. Gold curves and indigo piping lend a dose of whimsy to the combination of sapphire and turquoise. Available in two...

Corbin Bronze.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Exemplifying Tom Corbin's dexterous metalwork, the Vessel floor lamp stands 69 inches high. The bronze base comes in brown, black, or green-brown finishes or with a natural patina. 201 Wyandotte Street, Suite 102, Kansas City, MO 64105;...

Tracy Glover.(lighting)
August 1, 2004... Ladylike proportions and savvy styling lend Turk ample appeal. Accepting a 75-watt incandescent bulb, the lamp supports two oversize multicolored glass beads and a striped finial on a cast-iron base. Offered in gray, light blue, steel blue,...

Art/work: Richard Meier's building models find new life as sculpture.(cross lines)
August 1, 2004... THE ARCHITECT OF PRISTINE white on white museums in Frankfurt, Rome, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, where his Getty Center looms over the freeway like a modernist acropolis, Richard Meier is universally associated with the buildings that house art....

State of the art: to meet the needs of experimental, media, Wesleyan University renovates its Kevin Roche gallery.(matters of design)
August 1, 2004... IN THE 1950'5, WHEN KEVIN ROCHE was asked to design an arts facility at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, he might have proposed one large building. But when he saw the site, dotted with old oak trees and surrounded by modest...