Interior Design articles from August 2005

Interior Design archives from August 2005

Update: catch these events in September and October.(Calendar)
August 1, 2005... 1. In its Gyroscope series, the Smithsonians Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., recycles art from the permanent collection in temporary thematic exhibitions. This year, the recycling goes one step further: Featured work...

Amazing grace.(news desk)
August 1, 2005... Blue state New York may not generally be considered Bible country, hut don't tell that to the folks at the American Bible Society. The Museum of Biblical Art, which used to occupy 2,500 square feet on the second floor at the society's Manhattan...

Ghosts of Versailles.(news desk)
August 1, 2005... How emotionally charged is an empty room? MB Fine Art in Los Angeles explores that question in Patrick Tourneboeuf: The Museum Project," a show of the photographers large-scale images of eerily bare rooms in famous French institutions....

Design to dine for.(news desk)
August 1, 2005... If restaurant critics always address the mise-en-scene before reviewing what's on their plates, why shouldn't restaurant designers toast their own accomplishments? The AIA Los Angeles chapter did just that, being the first arm of the national...

Made in the AIA.(news desk)
August 1, 2005... "Structures of Our Time: 31 Buildings That Changed Modern Life showcases photographs of designs that "define an era" and "bestow an architectural identity on their cities," according to the AIA, which has already bestowed its 25 Year Award on...

Fashion focus.(news desk)
August 1, 2005... Sotheby's in New York is auctioning off Geoffrey Beene's furniture, paintings, and sculpture The Late designer, who died Last September, was known for forward fashions, such as a ball gown inspired by football jerseys, but his taste in...

Big plan on campus.(news bites)
August 1, 2005... "Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons: A Celebration" offers a sneak preview of the New York school's campus addition. The show, opening September 14, features drawings and models of Lyn Rice Architects's design Opening in 2007, the...

Definitely not decaf.(news bites)
August 1, 2005... Galleria Illy, a New York cafe open only from September 15 to December 15, is a temporary tribute to the Italian coffee brand. In house de bi-level space, which contains two coffee bars and a classroom for talks on coffee culture. Chocolatier...

Rare finds.(news bites)
August 1, 2005... The Costume Institute at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art already owns one of the worlds most extensive collections of clothing. Next comes an acres the 50 belts, pieces of jewelry, and other objects in "Rara Avis: Selections From the Iris...

Going back to school.(news bites)
August 1, 2005... New York's School of Visual Arts will fund scholarships with pro reeds from a September 13 sale of more than 100 artworks by alumni. And not just any graduates: Think Inka Essenhigh, Sol LeWitt, and Sarah Sze. They'll be joined by SVA mentor...

Alexander the Great.(news bites)
August 1, 2005... Alexander Calder's mobiles and stabiles are widely known--but not his formative role in the surrealist movement. That changes September 30, when the Menil Collection in Houston unveils The Surreal Calder," which presents pieces from his early...

Made in the shade.(pinups)
August 1, 2005... This Textus contract collection pushes the envelope with ombre colors. 1. Gradient 18 in clear-fuchsia. 2. Gradient 18 in Blu Silk-Aubergine. 3. Gradient 36 in chartreuse-wenge. 4. Gradient 18 in Sea Mist-Safari. 5. Gradient 18 in cream...

Thai one on.(pinups)
August 1, 2005... Jim Thompson's exotic Asian silks are utterly intoxicating. 1. Deco Parasols in White Sand. 2. Kaleidospoke in Imperial Jade. 3. Kaleidospoke in Vibrant Red. 4. Deco Parasols in Gulf Stream. Jim Thompson, 1694 Chantilly...

A sight for sore eyes.(walk through)
August 1, 2005... IN 1736, WILLIAM HOGARTH completed his first major public commission, The Poor of Bethesda, and transported it across London to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, where he installed his massive canvas above the grand staircase in a wing recently built...

The writing is on the wall.(walk through)
August 1, 2005... LIKE A BOTTLE OF FINE WINE, CREATIVE cuisine needs to breathe. So a restaurant with short-rib ravioli and nine vegetable slaw on the menu clearly requires unfussy decor: At RK in suburban Rye, New York, Roger Ferris + Partners accordingly...

Viva Las Vegas.(special lighting section: market)
August 1, 2005... Positively dripping with hand-cut Venetian glass, Fra belongs to Andromeda's Design Alive collection for Leucos. The sparkling silhouette shapes hang from circular tiers attached to a stainless-steel, spine, while a stainless-steel disk cads...

Antonangeli Illuminazione.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... No, your eyes don't need to be checked--the knife-pleated tissue shades of Aldo Cibic's Formosa lamps sit purposely askew. The table lamp and one of the floor lamps have bases of satin-finished aluminum. For hourglass floor-lamp styles, Cibic...

Lolli e Memmoli.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... More deco than rococo, the Phebo chandelier features 3,000 square crystal tiles. The seven-tiered incandescent fixture measures 22 inches high in square and circular configurations, and both are 24 inches across. The two color options are...

Aponwao Design.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Luis Pons's Metal Rain hanging tamp swings into town--straight from the Salone Internazionale del Mobile's Salone Satellite exhibition, 2005, in Milan. Suspended from a perforated stainless-steel plate attached to the ceiling, the fixture's 250...

Flos.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... The Cocoon collection, a 1960's classic, has reemerged like a butterfly. Remember the Viscontea and Taraxacum pendant fixtures and the Gatto table lamp by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni as well as the Fantasma and Fantasma Piccolo floor...

FX Ballery Design.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Slide into different lighting environments with Eva. Thanks to an epoxy-finished brass handle, the plastic shade moves up and down a tension mounted stainless-steel rod, which secures to the floor and ceiling. Rising to a maximum height of 10...

Bis Bis.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Let there be light--endless amounts of it--with the LED It Be P9 satin-aluminum sconce: Those LEDs give more than 100,000 hours of illumination. During that time, the arms can be moved up and down and the 5 by-11-inch head tilted forward and...

Luminex.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Turn a chair, sofa, or curtain into a source of illumination with this Light-emitting textile. Woven into materials such as denim and polyester, optical fibers connect to an LED in green, white, red, orange, and blue, then run through a seam at...

Niche Modern.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... A blown-glass base and a linen shade compose Jeremy Pyles's lyrical Trumpette lamp. The shade has a 17-inch diameter, and the whole lamp stands 22 inches high. It takes a 75-watt incandescent bulb 258 East Third Street, New York, NY 10009;...

Luminara.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... The Silver Apple collection fits any Big Apple milieu. Each lamp features a base of polished stainless steel and a smoke gray glass diffuser. The floor version, 48 inches high, takes four halogen bulbs. Pendant and table styles also Available....

Knoll.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Every office could benefit from hardworking Copeland. Attached to a base or mounted to table clamps, workstation panels, slat walls, and grommets, this lamps far-reaching steel arm limits eye strain--with the help of standard incandescents or...

Materialise MGX.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... The polyamide-nylon Omi pendant could be hanging origami. Designer Assa Ashuach uses selective laser sintering to create and solidify the folds, adding one slice on top of another to form a 50-watt halogen pendant. The carbon wires are...

Slamp.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Baroque meets modern in Ginetta. Four Layers of black or nacre plastic Opalflex compose Nigel Coates's whimsical single-bulb chandelier, which hangs from a steel cable attached to a dual supported ceiling cup in satin nickel aluminum. The...

Tobias Grau.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... The simple More fixture comes with more options. Decide between white or black transparent glass, satin- or polished-chrome fittings, ceiling or table models, and G9 or 60-watt incandescent lamping. Only the 6 1/2-inch diameter stays the same....

Ralph Reddig Design.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Adaptability is the idea behind the Vertical Slider incandescent floor lamp. To adjust brightness and temperature, just move the light source to the appropriate diffuser color--from burnt orange to charcoal gray. The diffuser is vinyl, the base...

Lightolier.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Minimalism and flexibility team up with Alcyon, a track luminaire in die cast aluminum. In low-voltage, wall-washer, and line versions, the head attaches to a slim stem that allows 360-degree horizontal rotation, while the Lytespan track system...

Juno Lighting Group.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... Keep large areas safe with the NaviLite Units-N1 emergency light. Made of white or black injection-molded, UV stabilized thermoplastic, each unit offers an adjustable glare-free head, universal wall or ceiling mounting, and rear knockouts for...

Estiluz.(market lighting)
August 1, 2005... With Dikas Designs Tovier table lamp, sturdy supports delicate The square cutout of a single piece of bent satin nickel steel holds a column of white opal glass, which diffuses 100 watts of halogen light. 235 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ...

Davis Furniture.(show daily 4)
August 1, 2005... The Radius collection of sofas and benches are one-, two , and three-seat modular lounge pieces with chrome finished steel frames, All come in straight or curvy configurations, with or without arms and tab lets 2401 South College Drive, High...

Where it all happens.(show daily 4)
August 1, 2005... The 4 million square foot Merchandise Marl was built in 1930 by Graham, Anderson, ' Probst and White to consolidate Chicago's wholesale goods trade under one roof. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Dauphin.(show daily 4)
August 1, 2005... With its round polished-aluminum feet and square body, the space age rood ular Pod is coming in for a landing near you. Available with a smooth or delineated seat and in ottoman and sofa styles. S00 Myrtle Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005;...

Bentley Prince Street.(show daily 4)
August 1, 2005... Greek Key and Zebra Blocks were the custom patterns on this company's showroom floor during NeoCon. Made of yarn dyed Solutia fibers, both received a tremendous response. 14641 East Don Julian Read, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709;...

Metro.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... The Poly series of swivel, lounge, and side chairs blurs the line between commercial and residential. But it's clear on sustainability: made from recycled product including 100 percent recycled polyester fabric--and recyclable after use. 7220...

Jofco.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... The Maddox collection has something for everyone. There's the tingle seat lounger, the three-seat armless sofa, and two slipper chairs flanking an integrated maple table, which can be finished in one of seven stains. The base is tubular steel,...

Allermuir.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... Forming a straight or curved conga line of minimalist stools, single Linx seats interlock via a pivoting mechanism of steel and nylon. The cast aluminum legs have height adjustable nylon feet; seats can be specified in stained or lacquered...

Haworth.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... Zody features an asymmetrical lumbar support system developed from a study conducted by this manufacturer in association with Western Michigan University. Currently composed of up to 50 percent recycled material, eventually the chair will be...

ICF Group.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... The Cortina armchair comes with a base or legs in powder-coated or chromium-plated tubular steel and a backrest in walnut or ash. The seat can be covered in fabric, leather, or COM. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625;...

Gunlocke Company.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... With its 3Form EcoResin dividers, Barrett Studios's modular Sojourn system truly stands apart. Upholstered seats are available with integrated tables and accessories such as attachable lamps and built in electrical outlets Maple components can...

Heller.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... For home or office outdoors or in, Vico Magistretti's stackable Selene makes a stylish additon. The polycarbonate or nylon-polymer char measures 18 1/2 inches wide. Choose red, black, or white. 149 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010;...

Keilhauer.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... Yacht interiors inspired Robin Rizzini's Dario. The collection features two lounge chairs, each with a companion sofa For all four, legs and base are polished or matte chrome Standard upholstery options number more than 200 450 Birchmount Road,...

Versteel.(neocon seating)
August 1, 2005... Simon says, "Be comfortable" Thanks to flex motion, this chair tilts, nests, and reclines, whether on castors or glides. The polypropylene injection molded seat and back come in eight shell and 23 powder-coated colors and unlimited upholstery...

Bruce Mau.(neocon interview)(Interview)
August 1, 2005... Canadian graphic designer Bruce Mau is perhaps best known for collaborating on Rem Koolhaas's S, M, L, XL, a 1997 book that illuminates the condition of urban architecture today. Then, in 2004, Mau published his own title, Massive Change: A...

Designtex.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... This manufacturer launches its sustainable Performance collection with Epiphany, a graphic pattern made from 100 percent recycled polyester. Offered in 13 colorways, including Saltwater, it repels both real water and oil. 200 Varick Street, 8th...

Luna Textiles.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Geometric Hoop, a polyester-cotton blend, belongs to the upbeat Chromatic collection. Among its seven reversible colorways is beige-and-black Optic. 2415 Third Street, Suite 280, San Francisco, CA 94107; 415-252-7125; lunatextiles.com. circle...

Rodolph.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Mosaic Quilt marries the blocks of an Amish bed spread and the shimmering colors of the Middle East. The textile is available in Jungle Fern, Crimson Rose, Turquoise Sea, and Earthly Delight. P.O. Box 1249, Sonoma, CA 95476; 707-935-0316;...

Yangki.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Sondra Alexander's Cosmos wall covering features a constellation of free-floating dots against a patent leather or lacquered-vinyl background. The six available colorways include blue, red, and brown. 1020 Masonic Avenue, San Francisco, CA...

Maharam.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... This company's Mart showroom displayed golden Drenth Heath, a wool, silk, and heath construction; dark Orakelblume in cotton-rayon; waxed-cotton Leno; Gertrude, a cotton, nylon, and polyester blend; wool-nylon Reverberating Stripe; Peep, a...

Mayer Fabrics.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... A high-performance nylon seating fabric, Infinity has a decade long full warranty against fading and wear-through. All seven of the line's patterns have been tested for 200,000 to 900,000 double Wyzenbeek rubs. P.O. Box 1812, Indianapolis, IN...

Chilewich.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Expanding beyond woven place mats and flooring, this company's vinyl empire now includes By the Yard, a textile that can cover any surface, even furniture, while resisting the spills that cause stains. Variants such as Bamboo, Boucle, Basket...

Knoll.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Gala's six-petal floral forms bloom in clementine, kiwi, cinnamon, and six other colors. With a 5 1/2 inch vertical repeat, this solution-dyed Zeftron nylon can stand up to 100,000 Wyzenbeek rubs. 1235 Water Street, East Greenville, PA 18041;...

Set Wallcovering Systems.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Grant Design Collaborative's type II vinyl line includes patterns such as mosaiclike Voyeur, striped Curtain Call, and circular Down to the Wire, all offered in a palette of 35 colors. Options include erasable surfaces and digital photomurals....

Wolf-Gordon.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... New to the Suite collection is Cirque du Cirque, Kari Pei's type II, 54-inch vinyl wall covering in a lyrical circle-and-dot pattern. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 413, New York, NY 10022; 800-347-0550; wolf-gordon.com. circle 341 [ILLUSTRATION...

Carnegie.(neocon fabric & wall covering)
August 1, 2005... Inspiration can come from anywhere. Nature, Art. Or, in the case Of this recent textile launch, tattoo parlors. The Tattoo collection's six patterns came to life after creative director Heather Bush noticed a shift in the cultural...

Allsteel.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Get within reach of a better-looking, better-functioning office with Reach integrated storage systems. The line comprises shelves, files, cabinets, tackboards, screens, and work surfaces in plastic laminate or clear-grain veneer. 2210 Second...

Izzydesign.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... The waterfall back of Dennis Foley and Jeffrey Gershune's aluminum-framed Hannah is perforated glass-filled polypropylene, an ultra-sturdy material with great ergonomic flex. The stacking chair comes in nine colors, with a low or high back....

Nienkamper.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Joachim Tillack reintroduces his Tillack painted-MDF workstation with an updated look that incorporates this manufacturer's classic shelving. File cabinets are offered in white, black, or silver melamine. 257 Finchdene Square, Toronto, Ontario...

Hekman.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Tom Newhouse's Smart Moves is indeed smart. The nine-piece collection includes desks, credenzas, case goods, and storage towers. All are made of eco-friendly formaldehyde-free wheat-board, offered in six wood finishes, four melamine colors, and...

Bernhardt Design.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Ross Lovegrove, Patrick Norguet, and Lauren Rottet are just a few of the big names who have collaborated with Bernhardt Design. For this year's collection, though, the company tapped unknown talent from the Art Center College of Design in...

Mcguire Furniture Company.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Modern meets country in the Thomas Pheasant Collection. The line's glass-topped TB-47F textured-bronze dining table features a hand-cast base that's 24 inches across and 28 1/4 inches high. 1201 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94103;...

Councill.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Keep up with the Dow Joneses. The Wall Street case goods collection's mahogany desks, credenzas, and hutches have old-world details but also accommodate today's technology. Seven finish options include light cherry, walnut brown, and...

Arc-Com Fabrics combines brilliant color and exceptional design with its latest Woven Cryptons.(Advertisement)
August 1, 2005... Creating an exciting group of new designs, Arc-Com Fabrics expands its already extensive collection of Woven Cryptons. These extraordinary patterns provide the design community with textiles that offer versatility while meeting stringent...

Harden Contract.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Puma Impressions is as graceful as its name. The expanded collection boasts a solid-wood hutch for the credenza, paper organizers, a bridge for the desktop, and a retractable keyboard tray and pedestal. 8550 Mill Pond Way, McConnellsville, NY...

Kimball International.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Got office space? Kimball Office's compact Prevail workstations make the most of limited square footage, offering storage, power and data-management troughs, and grommets for easy setup and reconfiguration. Choose among three hardwood veneers...

Halcon.(neocon furniture)
August 1, 2005... Drawing on her background as a trained welder and sculptor, interior designer Barbara Zieve introduced her second collaboration with this manufacturer. Stria is a conference group of case goods that marry rigorous and organic, masculine and...

Fortune Contract.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Puppy love inspired Livingston, the 38-ounce tip-sheared and skein-dyed broadloom named for designer Judith Ingall's pooch. The carpet comes in 17 colors, ranging from neutral Bone to purple-and-green Go Fetch. 272 Kraft Drive, Dalton, GA...

Karastan Contract.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Nothing's lost in Translations, carpets that interpret the look of architectural elements in broadloom. Ribbed Concrete, Gridded Steel, Glass Lines, and Molten Weave all come with built-in cushioning and Invista fiber. 600 Town Park Lane, Suite...

J&J Commercial.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Corporate Values enters the workplace with five patterns designed to complement one another--as well as the bottom line. The collection's six color families range from Adobe to Brass. 818 J&J Drive, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585;...

C&A Floorcoverings.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... These Tanka designs by Jhane Barnes are solution-dyed and accented with bold stripes. Saturated-rust and chocolate backgrounds sport royal-blue and lime-green bars, while red bands play off neutral fields. The patterned-loop broadloom comes in...

Abet.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Promising high-caliber performance in high-traffic areas, Parqcolor Gold high-pressure laminate floor planks and stair treads resist heat, bacteria, and UV rays. Choose among 45 colors. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631;...

Bolyu Contract.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... We're floored by eco-friendly Regatta. It's made from solution-dyed Zeftron Solute nylon that's certified Enviro6ix, assuring a minimum of 25 percent recycled content. The textured loop carpet comes in 13 colors. 201 Princeton Boulevard,...

Crossley Carpet Mills.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Part of the Extremes collection, Moraine features striations inspired by glacial formations--rendered in Dynex SD nylon and 13 sophisticated color combinations. Complementing this design is solid Tundra, also available in 13 color-ways. 435...

Blue Ridge Commercial Carpet.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... The Titans collection's carpets--Artemis, Atlantean, Hercules, and Miranda VII--are Zeftron Solure nylon, certified with the Enviro6ix designator for 25 percent recycled content. Each pattern comes in nine colors. 1546 Progress Road, Ellijay,...

Lees Carpets.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Patterns work overtime with 2 Faced: This multilevel-loop yarn-dyed carpet takes on two looks, depending on your viewing angle. The three patterns--Alter Ego, I-Spy, and Still Moving--come in 15 colors. 5100 Town Park Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw,...

Interface Flooring Systems.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... The 10 patterns in the B&W collection make a graphic statement, Highlights of the cut-and-loop series include patterns called French Quarter, On Key, Hound Dog, and A Maze. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30240; 800-336-0225;...

Invision Carpet Systems.(neocon flooring)
August 1, 2005... Catch the energy of Vibe, a 24 inch modular tile, The nine tonal palettes and four contrasting palettes all boast a recycled content of 17 percent. 818 J&J Drive, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4586; jj-invision.com. circle 363 [ILLUSTRATION...

Peter Pepper Products.(neocon accessories)
August 1, 2005... Envision shelving and display is a big show-off. Wall-mounted aluminum uprights support a range of inset panels, storage units, and shelves in glass, maple, and rigid thermofoil-laminated MDF. Credenzas are also available. 17929 South Susana...

Sicis.(neocon accessories)
August 1, 2005... Easy-to-install plastic Sicisbricks are about creating surface with style. For even more dazzle, the Glimmer collection's bricks refract color with their mosaic-tiled face. The three shapes available--one rectangular and two curved--each...

Herman Miller.(neocon accessories)
August 1, 2005... The size of a tape dispenser, Babble produces enough white noise for voice confidentiality in an open-plan office. All you need is a standard electrical outlet. P.O. Box 302, 855 East Main Avenue, Zeeland, MI 49464; 800-851-1196;...

Rexite.(neocon accessories)
August 1, 2005... Raul Barbieri's handsome, treelike Nox Ipso coatrack is finished in brushed stainless steel. The design stands 67 inches high, with a head measuring 16 1/4 inches in diameter. 7 Via Edison, 20090 Cusago, Italy; 39-029-039-0013; rexite.com....