Interior Design articles from February 2005

Interior Design archives from February 2005

Update: catch these events in March and April.(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... 1. New Yorks Neue Galerie puts the spotlight on photographers with "Portraits of an Age: Photography in Germany and Austria, 1900-1938." The retrospective of more than 100 works by 35 artists includes Dora Kallmus's bromine gelatin silver print...

Walk on.(news desk)
February 1, 2005... A museum is growing in the Twin Cities. After a year, the expanded Walker Art Center in Minneapolis is re opening on April 17. In 1999, the Walker purchased the neighboring Allianz Life Insurance Building and signed on the Pritzker...

Trunks on the pier.(news desk)
February 1, 2005... Gregory Colbert's elephants have been to Venice. Now they're headed to New York, in high style. The documentary filmmaker turned photographer's "Ashes and Snow" sets up camp on Pier 54 in architect Shigeru Ban's temporary Nomadic Museum. The...

Hola, Cuba.(news desk)
February 1, 2005... Los Angeles gains insight into Latin America with "Carlos Garaicoa," a survey of the Cuban artist's work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Pacific Design Center Curator Alma Ruiz has chosen 13 of Garaicoa's pieces, which explore Cuban life...

Sample swell.(news desk)
February 1, 2005... Everyday items morph into the extraordinary under Dutch designer Hella Jongerius's touch--from tactile bathmats to polyurethane basins with flexible skins. "Hella Jongerius Selects: Works from the Permanent Collection," at New York's...

On the edge.(NeoConWest)
February 1, 2005... NeoCon West returns to the L.A. Mart, offering a range of products, services, and educational sessions for the architecture and design community One of the trade shows events this year is a panel presentation, moderated by Interior Design...

Sale of the century.(news bytes)
February 1, 2005... Collector Torsten Brohan has a renowned eye for important 20th-century design. He's supplied objects to both New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Paris's Musee d'Orsay. On March 8, Sotheby's London is auctioning some 250 of his pieces in...

Old meets new.(news bytes)
February 1, 2005... "The Elegance of Silence," at Tokyo's Mori Art Museum from March 29 to June 19, explores the influence of East Asian traditions on contemporary works Among the 30 artists from China, Japan, and Korea is Xu Bing and his hanging carved-acrylic...

Eye on the prize.(new bytes)
February 1, 2005... Congratulations to Brandon Warren. The student at California College of the Arts won the $5,000 first prize for the inaugural Eye for Why, a competition in which students from NASAD-accredited programs and IDSA student members reinvent everyday...

Fab four.(news bytes)
February 1, 2005... London's Design Museum is presenting a $47,000 prize for its third annual Designer of the Year competition. The four nominees entries, including Jasper Morrison's kettle for Rowenta, are on view from March 5 to June 19 The judges-designer Ilse...

City of designer love.(news bytes)
February 1, 2005... DesignPhiladelphia is the city's new cultural initiative to encourage public awareness of design. The inaugural exhibitions, workshops, and lectures held throughout the city from April 1 to 17 coincide with the Philadelphia Museum of Art's...

Living large: overscale patterns rendered in black.(pinups)
February 1, 2005... 1. Zameen Silks Raza F5353/02 silk by Osborne & Little circle 300 2. Comedy polyester-acrylic blend in Licorice by S. Harris. circle 301 3. Lupo Trevira in 1 by Creation Baumann. circle 302 Allover FB1042 polyester-linen blend in Black Low...

Graphic punch: circles and squares and letters, oh my.
February 1, 2005... 1. Typo metal-polyester in 13 by Creation Baumann. circle 307 2. Hula Hoop K753/7 polyester-cotton in At Night by Knoll. circle 308 Wide Angle K244/5 polyester in Black and White Optics by Knoll. circle 309 4. Circle in the Square acrylic...

What's in store.(Walk through)
February 1, 2005... AN ATTRACTIVE EXTERIOR matters for many things--a gift box, a fashion model, and, contrary to conventional wisdom, a storage warehouse. For a facility outside New Delhi for Writer Corporation, aesthetics were paramount; the site is part of a...

High interest rate.(walk through)
February 1, 2005... NOT SINCE GORDON BUNSHAFT plopped a great big bank vault smack in the middle of the glass-walled Manufacturers Trust Company's Midtown New York branch in 1954 has there been so much talk about bank design. Today, the role of the bank has...

Felicerossi.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Take a load off with Matali Crasset's Decompression Space chair. Made of rotation molded polyethylene and supported by this company's signature platform base, this piece features two sets of parallel depressions that comfortably nest arms and...

Andreu World.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Francis Montesinos's Luna chair brings playfulness to classical upholstered forms The collections styles include two dining chairs--one with exposed Legs, one skirted-and an armchair Items are available in any of the manufacturers signature...

Baker.(seating)
February 1, 2005... The 7849 Greek dining chair from the Thomas Pheasant collection employs an iconic key motif on a curved upholstered frame of solid mahogany. Boasting nail-head details and shapely tapered legs, the piece is offered in colors Sable and Ivory....

Steiner Paris.(seating)
February 1, 2005... At the heart of the French seating market since the 1920's, this manufacturer knows how to make cutting edge style comfortable. Ilo's contrasting materials allow the fluid cushion and back to visually levitate, white the compound curves nestle...

Sawaya & Moroni.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Jakob Dominique and Brandon MacFarlane's It chair is sculpture that you can sit in. The limited edition piece is made of fiberglass-covered resin and finished in a showstopping red lacquer. It measures 78 by 90 inches. 11 Via Manzoni, 20121...

Krug.(seating)
February 1, 2005... In true art deco fashion the Sera series fuses traditional seating shapes with angular forms The collection includes omen- or closed arm singe and double seaters. The cherry or maple hardwoods may be stained any of the manufacturers standard...

Artifort.(seating)
February 1, 2005... A mod twist on the traditional box lounger, the clever Bono includes a narrow slot between the back and seat, so pocket change is never lost. Featuring high-density foam cushions, its offered in standard textured and solid felt wools in 100...

Catherine Memmi.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Simple yet sophisticated, the Weekend chair is offered in four woods-sycamore, ash, oak, and wenge--and 10 finishes. It's a slender 18 inches wide and 36 inches high. 45 Greene Street. New York, NY 10013; 212-226-8200; catherine memmi.com....

Encore seating.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Make work more pleasurable with the Realm executive or conference chair. Its comfort-providing features include tension-controlled cantilevered arms, tilt locking for the seat and back, and a contoured one-piece shell. Available in six grades...

Fly line.(seating)
February 1, 2005... Perfect for any setting, the armless Amanda side chair is the little black dress for interiors. Slipping easily from guest to dining chair, this sleek, leather covered number can be had in any of the manufacturers 27 colors, including blue,...

Lucia Cassa.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... The four patterns comprised by the New Earth collection are inspired by those of vintage carriage blankets. Available in 20 saturated colors, these contemporary upholstery versions are made of biodegradable New Zealand wool that converts to...

Moore & Giles.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... These are the hides to seek. The Absolute collection combines old world leather processing with contemporary colors. The exquisite hides come from New Zealand in nine vibrant hues, including Mango and Kiwi. Custom colors are available on orders...

Veruso.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... With Kaleidoscope, you get 1960s psychedelia in 8 square inches. The collection of matte glazed ceramics encompasses six far-out patterns, including Trip, Star, and Nova. Through Property, 14 Wooster Street, New York, NY 10013; 917-237-0123;...

Brentano.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... An abstract gangster stripe pattern makes the Chicago line sing. This polyester rayon comes in six colors, including reddish Pilsen, blue Lakeview, and green Logan Square, and can withstand 40,000 double rubs. 1451 Paddock Drive, Northbrook, IL...

Unika Vaev.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... No cowboy boots needed for this geometric polyester linen. Square Dance is fabricated from clear fill yarns woven in a solid warp and comes in nine colors, including Midnight. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625;...

Gretchen Bellinger.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... Flexible Assets can meet almost any upholstery need. The shimmery cotton backed vinyl is available in three metallics: Copper Leaf, Gold Plate, and Mica. A reasonable price point and 50,000 double rubs make this textile ideal for large-scale,...

Donghia Furniture/Textiles.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... Designer John Robshaw unites a 12th-century craft with a 21st-century textile in the cotton Block Print collection. The 12 patterns. made by hand pressing a wood block on fabric, come in three colors and range from botanicals to geometrics to...

Pollack.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... Proof that eco-friendly fabrics need not look granola, Bull's Eye is tailored and smart, ideal for the corporate market. Made of Terratex, a recycled polyester, the textile is offered in 11 colorways including red Bittersweet, dark gray to...

Svenskt Tenn.(fabric & wall covering)
February 1, 2005... Legendary Austrian architect Josef Frank developed these vibrant textiles in the 1940's, and they are available today through this Swedish supplier. Among the collection of more than 40 patterns are Terrazzo, Rox and Fix, Hawaii, and Manhattan....

Max Longin.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... Dreams take flight in the innovative Float bed. Developed by the German mathematician and designer Max Longin, the bed comprises a sleeping surface held by four suspended stainless steel cords that are attached to a frame of wood and stainless...

Maxine Snider.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... The Tansu table borrows its name from the Japanese Sendai tansu, a classic chest of drawers. This modern version, in natural quartered maple, contains four drawers (one of which locks) and a pullout writing shelf; its dimensions are 29 by 29 by...

Halcon.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... Lauren Rottet and Richard Riveire's Attache Portfolio coffee table is so good looking and useful that the president of this manufacturer has one in his own home. A spin off of the design duo's successful case good line, the table comes in three...

Councill.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... This traditional concept goes triangular with the maple Nesting Tables 2004-011. The angular tops of the graduated trio are poised on tapered legs that are also triangular. The largest is an equilateral; each side measures 24 inches The range...

Vitra.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... Is it a table? Is it a stool? You decide--any of Jasper Morrison's Cork Family pieces is suitable as either. Formed from large sections of pressed cork granulate, each stands at a stout 13 inches with a 12-inch diameter. 29 Ninth Avenue, New...

Modern Fan Company.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... The Pharos ceiling fan is one cool cat. This zephyr of retro design combines painted plywood blades, mouth-blown opal-white glass, and a matte nickel-plate finish. A dimming switch and speed control are incorporated in a wall-mounted panel or...

John Boone.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... The Triple X cocktail table gets its name from its crisscrossing base of solid cast iron. (The stretcher is twisted iron.) The inset Roman-travertine top is 30 by 50 inches. Easily customized, the table is 18 inches high. 1059 Third Avenue, New...

Principle Furniture & Millwork.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... Link teaches a thing or two about educational furniture. Made of quartered ash, walnut, or rift-cut oak, this smart collection includes study carrels with glass dividers that double as writing surfaces, library and computer tables, and...

Loophouse.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... These Urban Pets are much less maintenance than your average dog or cat. The fluffy lambskin pillows are part of a collection that also includes beanbags and rugs. They're offered 26 colors and long, medium, and curly wool piles. Through...

Usona.(furniture)
February 1, 2005... The beauty of this piece is more than skin-deep. Behind the sleek and handsome exterior of the Fully Lacquered CR21 Lie eight shelves of striated zebrano wood. The piece measures 93 by 19 by 30 inches and is offered in seven standard Lacquers...

Carini Lang.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... These hand-knotted Corduroy carpets from Nepal are composed of high-grade Chinese silk that's been dyed organically. The ridged effect comes from trimming the pile, which creates stripes that are up to a chunky 1/2 inch wide. Wall-to-wall sizes...

Amtico International.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The floor of a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, has been recreated with Temple Cedar. The material is a digitally remastered vinyl that looks like weathered wood but is much more resilient. The 36-inch-long planks have a textured finish and are...

Karastan.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Java Sea rugs evoke tropical matting. But the fiber is not sisal--its premium, soft, machine-woven nylon. The subtle tone-on-tone stria is available in either Sand, Spice, or Claret in three standard sizes. An edge binding completes the...

Rosemary Hallgarten.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Trout, butterflies, and other fanciful motifs are rendered in Reverie, a hand-hooked carpet collection woven by Peruvians using locally produced alpaca. Custom sizes and proportions are readied in approximately three months. 805 4th Street,...

Asha Carpets.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Tear Drop carpet is spun and knotted by hand from pure highland Tibetan wool and has subtle color variations. Shades include this neutral Sand as well as Pea and Steel. Custom colors and sizes are available. 94-98 Nassau Avenue, 360, Brooklyn,...

Monocibec.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Commercial-quality matte-glazed porcelain defines the Open Space collection of large-format field tiles. They're suitable for floors and walls and coordinate with Saturn, the curvy mesh-mounted mosaic accent borders in neutral glazes and...

Villeroy & Boch.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Light Tiles technology embeds dependable 12-volt LEDs into wall or floor tiles. The LEDs--in blue, white, or amber--are protected by a stainless-steel frame, last 100,000 hours (11 years), and can be installed without an electrician. 3 South...

DAC.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... This company editions carpets in exclusive designs by Catalan superstars such as magazine illustrator Jordi Labanda. The latest is Pons 4 S, a bold geometric area rug in wool and silk by up-and-coming interior designer and Labanda pal Francesc...

Claudia Mills Weaver.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The age old folk technique of using rags to make rugs comes to modern times with Runner Project. A variety of textiles, including leather scraps, are packed into a dense structure of parallel yarns. 5 Brewer Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130;...

New Moon.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Mirage 1 Blue is designed by John Kurtz and is handwoven of silk and Tibetan wool. Sizes up to 28 feet wide, as well as custom Swiss chrome dye colors, are available. 1701 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19806; 800-863-0442;...

Kinnasand Interieur-Textile.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Wave is a weave of pure New Zealand wool with undulating ribs in a choice of three scales: small, medium, and large. The colors of the handwoven hills and valleys can be customized using any of Kinnasand's 81 standard shades. 6 Danziger...

Lees Carpets.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... ArtLink's 24-inch-square carpet tiles are made of Antron Legacy nylon. The injection-dyed Duracolor soil-resistant process used to tint the tiles guarantees that their color won't fade. Available in 17 colorways, including Matisse Purple and...

Durkan Patterned Carpet.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Nouveau Gothique floral-printed carpets are protected with ColorShield and perform like solution-dyed nylon. Tough stains, such as red-wine spills, can be blotted off using water and a towel, thanks to the product's nonabsorbent Duralon...

Mobles 114 Barcelona.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The confetti-like Ris shag rug is handwoven of 100 percent New Zealand wool. The rug comes in standard rectangular and round sizes in various shades including multicolored. 24 Riera dels Frares, L'Hospitalet del Ll, E 08907 Barcelona, Spain;...

Shaw Tek.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Shuffle, from the In Line collection, is a hard-wearing, high-performance broadloom carpet in solution-dyed nylon with a 3-foot-long repeat. EcoSolution Q fiber allows cradle-to-cradle recycling. 410 Old Mill Road, Cartersville, GA 30120;...

Milliken.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Born of intensive brainstorming with Cannon Design, the Theory collection's Mad Professor carpet tiles exhibit a riot of seven stimulating hues. The tiles are offered with the Traction-Back adhesive system so that they can be installed without...

Studio Bevan.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Drift into designer Victoria Bevan's experimental Fargo rug. White wool felt covers a soft foam cushion resulting in a product that gives the sensation of sinking into a fluffy snow bank. 43-01 22nd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101;...

Junckers Hardwood.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The tint of Black Oak quarter-sawn solid wood flooring comes from a coloring process that's more permanent than staining. But natural graining, mineral streaks, and golden highlights remain visible under an ultra-matte urethane coating. 4920...

Crossville.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The Stainless Steel series fuses a porcelain body to a stainless exterior, creating a tile durable enough for indoor and outdoor walls as well as light-duty floors. Nine surface textures come in square or triangular patterns in numerous sizes...

Egetaepper.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... The extensive Soft Landscapes collection began as tempera artworks by architect Marco Piva. One of which became Walkways Grey, a broadloom that can be customized and is offered in several sizes. Six standard options allow fast delivery with no...

Delinear Rugs.(flooring)
February 1, 2005... Vibration and 28 other designs by company founder Chris Baisa are all hand-knotted in Nepal. The rugs are made of Himalayan wool, but a silk blend is also available. 536 14th Street, 4, San Francisco, CA 94103; 800-282-8961; delinear.net....

Luceplan.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... Need a cure for idle hands? Consider the endlessly mutable Birzi lamp by Carlo Forcolini and Giancarlo Fassina. Made of pressed silicone, this foldable piece begs to be bent, twisted, and repesitioned. The ductile and durable light source--in...

Hinson & Company.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... The Hinson Lighting collection represents enlightened ideas from one of the industry's most established names. Featured is Top Secret, a shaggy 14-inch-diameter pendant of heat proof nylon and polyester netting that hangs from a height...

Schonbek Worldwide Lighting.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... What a dazzling difference a few Swarovski crystals can make. Witness the Edges pendant. A 50-watt MR16 is skirted with crystals in a choice of nine colors to create brilliant slivers of light. The fixture measures 3 1/2 inches square by 4 1/2...

Tronconi.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... "Pleats please" could be the mantra of the Vision series. The floor lamp is topped with a fabric cylinder in a choice of warm colors; its base is stainless steel. Wall, table, and ceiling models are also offered. 5/7 Via Bernini, 20094 Corsico,...

Lightolier.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... Sleek and straightforward, the cast-aluminum Expo and Inno are offered as cable or stem pendants, ceiling fixtures, or sconces The Expo has a 6 1/2-inch diameter and is 10 inches high the Inno 7 by 9 inches. 631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA...

Twentieth.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... Daniele Albright and Stefan Lawrence's made-to-order, acrylic Luma is part sconce, part art installation. It takes incandescent light sources and can be delivered in any configuration of the manufacturer's 12 colors. 8057 Beverly Boulevard, Los...

Lampworks.(lighting)
February 1, 2005... Minimalism meets baroque in this update of the traditional chandelier. Alice is rendered in transparent or sandblasted acrylic and is also available as a sconce. It is 28 inches in diameter and 38 inches from top to bottom. 231 East 58th...

Henry Hall Designs.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... Environmentally kind, plantation-grown teak takes the form of sofas, club chairs, and coffee tables in the Pure Modular series. Breezy yet crisp, the natural-finish pieces are perfect for both interior spaces and outdoor sunning. 55 Kansas...

Walters Wicker.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... A resort standard in the making, the Acapulco Chaise meshes streamlined style with at-play comfort. Its aluminum frame is woven with resin in a color called Coffee Cream. Two rear wheels allow for easy movement, and the backrest has six...

Hinson & Company.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... Enjoy a midnight pool party with the buoyant Waterproof lantern. Made of rotation-molded polyethylene, the 21 1/2-inch high fixture floats in a minimum of 12 inches of water and stays charged for eight hours. 27-35 Jackson Avenue, Long Island...

Perennials Outdoor Fabrics.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... Enjoy the look of luxurious indoor textiles outdoors with Nubby and Chameleon Stripe, both made of durable solution-dyed acrylic. Offered in 13 colors, the fabrics are soil-, mildew-, and UV resistant. 3225 East Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX...

Laura Spector Rustic Design.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... The 10-foot-tall Oriental Bittersweet floor lamp takes organic to a new level. The shade is made of bittersweet, grapevine, and coated, fade resistant eucalyptus leaves. Approved for both indoor and outdoor use. 786 Westport Turnpike,...

Spinneybeck.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... Technology begets durability and luxury with Acqua leather. Waterproofing agents are introduced during the tanning process to become a permanent part of the leather. Available in 40 colors, the leather resists mildew, salt, chlorine, and water,...

Oluce.(outdoor)
February 1, 2005... Rugged and innovative came together to yield the weatherproof Stones of Glass. The polycarbonate light fixture comes in three sizes and requires an electrical outlet. The indoor glass version has a dimming function. Through YLighting, 666 North...

Building on the past.(health care)
February 1, 2005... FRESH, OPEN, BRIGHT--THESE are a few of the cardinal qualities that inspire viewers to tune in to Katie Couric on the Today show each morning. It's probably no coincidence that these same qualities are the hallmark of a new, state-of-the-art...

Good joints.(health care)
February 1, 2005... YOU MIGHT GET A MASSAGE out of it, but a visit to the chiropractor isn't quite like a day at the spa. There are often medical reasons for going, and usually aches and pains are involved. But that doesn't mean the office has to took clinical...

Breathe deeply: sky blues and forest greens soothe and refresh.(Healthcare Products)
February 1, 2005... 1. Angelica Avora in Safari by Arc-Com. circle 377 2. Encircle Trevirapolyester in Circus by Maharam. circle 378 3. Rx 3004 Trevira in Wisdom by Architex. circle 379 4. Buoyant polyester-Trevira in Apple by Maharam. circle 380 5, Daydream...

Say aaahhh: a prescription for warm colors.(Healthcare Products)
February 1, 2005... 1. Pathways Avora-polyester in Earth by Pallas. circle 382 2. Serendipity Avora-polyester in Fiesta by Momentum Textiles. circle 383 3. Rose Rows 7740 Trevira in Rum Punch by Designtex. circle 383. 384 4. Brio Avora-polyester in Bloom by...

Draw the curtain.(Healthcare Products)
February 1, 2005... 1. Essence 4134 Avora in 6 by Carnegie. circle 389 2. Frameless 4156 Avora-polyester blend in 12 by Carnegie. circle 390 [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 1. Carnegie, 110 North Centre Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570; 800-727-6770;...