Interior Design articles from January 2004

Interior Design archives from January 2004

Update: catch these events in February and March.
January 1, 2004... 1 In "The Artful Teapot: 20th-Century Expressions From the Kamm Collection," the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves up fanciful designs by anonymous folk potters as well as the top-name Likes of Roy Lichtenstein....

State of the nation.
January 1, 2004... Washington, D.C, has elections on its mind--and the Corcoran Gallery of Art is considering the political and cultural landscape of the nation, too. "American Paradigms: David Opdyke and Lane Twitchell" takes on those themes via the chosen...

Japan's jet set.
January 1, 2004... From exhibits on Isamu Noguchi to Takashi Murakami's handbags for Louis Vuitton, Japan's art scene is sizzling, Tokyo's most recent cultural addition, the Mori Art Museum, is now turning up the heat with "Roppongi Crossing: New Visions in...

Smell of success.
January 1, 2004... Fragrances by high-profile fashion designers? Absolutely. But cigar makers? Davidoff does it for the second time with its latest men's fragrance, Echo Davidoff, sold in a bottle by Karim Rashid. Responsible for several colorful bottle...

Taking the LEED.
January 1, 2004... The world's first platinum-rated building under the revised Leadership in Energy and Environment at Design system, the Confederation of Indian Industry Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre has scored a jaw dropping 56 points, four higher than...

Kudos for Koolhaas.
January 1, 2004... The Pritzker Architecture Prize. Japan's Praemium Imperiale. It's time to add another distinction to the List of awards won by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. The Office for Metropolitan Architecture partner has just won the Royal Gold Medal from...

Giving back.(news bytes)
January 1, 2004... First-year graduate students in the Rhode Island School of Design's interior architecture program have put their education to good use. Designing furniture for the Pine Street Inn, a homeless shelter in Boston, they concentrated on...

Watch this.(news bytes)
January 1, 2004... In 2002? Rolex rolled out its Mentor and Protege Arts Initiative, which gives six young artists the opportunity to work for one year with international masters of various disciplines. [Architect Alvaro Siza and writer Toni Morrison participated...

SAM's plan.(news bytes)
January 1, 2004... The Seattle Art Museum has unveiled the design for its 300,000-square-foot expansion by Allied Works Architecture. The plan features exterior walls of stainless steel and glass, an enlarged shop, and a restaurant. Groundbreaking is set for...

Big entrance.(news bytes)
January 1, 2004... The UCLA Hammer Museum's lobby is more than just a way in. It's there that the Los Angeles museum installs work by up-and-comers, such as Jim Isermann and Arturo Herrera. Come February 8, the Hammer lobby will be aflurry with Pae White's...

Cast a net: and catch these beguiling florals.(pin ups)
January 1, 2004... 1. Broderie Chiffon Pink silk by Beacon Hill. circle 300 2. Quince 33916-1 cotton by Clarence House. circle 301 1. Beacon Hill, through Robert Allen Group, 79 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016; 800-333-3777; beaconhilldesign.com. ...

Open season: it's time for naturals and neutrals.(pin ups)
January 1, 2004... 1. Interplay II 7661-02 polypropylene-polyester by Larsen. circle 302 2. Charlotte silk by Donghia Furniture/Textiles. circle 303 3. Daze 281260-002 linen by Maharam. circle 304 4. Net Worth 9054/01 polyester-silk by Pollack. circle 305 5....

Perfectly meshed: high-tech meets a touch of color.(pin ups)
January 1, 2004... 1. Reflection 7633-01 polyester-linen blend by Larsen. circle 310 2. Allegro 263 polyester by Creation Baumann. circle 311 3. Frame 281520-005 polyester by Maharam. circle 312 4. Kansas City MZ0028 1D4T viscose-cotton by Misonni. circle 313 5....

Pasadena Pavilion.(walk through)
January 1, 2004... "BIG HOUSES OFTEN BEAR THE burden of too much program," says Leo Marmol. He should know. He and Ron Radziner have built a battery of trophy houses for the rich, famous, and fashionable: Tom Ford, Steven Meisel, et al. But the partners are...

Ready for prime time.(outdoor)
January 1, 2004... FROM SURVIVING ON A TROPICAL ISland to surviving a first date, the world of the small screen is increasingly colliding with the world of reality. And nowhere more so than Los Angeles--like when a top-tier TV executive needs a multitasking,...

Landscape forms.(outdoor products)
January 1, 2004... The Take 5 collection is light-weight--and lighthearted. Dominic Symons's I'm Dreaming stacking lounge chairs come in eye-popping colors of double-walled molded polypropylene. 431 Lawndale Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49048; 800-430-6209;...

Chella textiles.(outdoor products)
January 1, 2004... Scott Bodenners super-soft Montecatini chenilles are still durable enough to withstand the elements. The preshrunk fabrics are also machine washable and resistant to fading. 5950 Daley Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93117; 805-683-2992;...

PierceMartin.(outdoor products)
January 1, 2004... While traveling in Asia, creative director Chip Cheatham stumbled upon a set of traditional Chinese nesting tables, which inspired these elegant Indo tables in teak, tortoise bamboo, and woven pandan. The pieces descend in height from 24 to 20...

Stua.(outdoor products)
January 1, 2004... This company makes its outdoor debut with an update on the popular Deneb table. The new version, which features an iroko top and anodized-aluminum base, comes in two sizes, as does a complementary bench. Design Within Reach, 283 Fourth Street,...

Pie in the sky.(market)
January 1, 2004... The prototype for Liuhta Architecture & Design is new pendant was an irregular circle of pie-shape plastic petals. The current incarnation, LT_02 Segment, is a singlr groovy slab of polished acrylic scored with a sunburst of kerfs. Light from...

Itre/Luxluce.(market)
January 1, 2004... Hand-grinding creates the spiral grooves looping the glass-shaded Class 40 pendants. 104 Housman Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303 718-556-5400; itreusa.com. circle 320 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tom Dixon.(market)
January 1, 2004... The injection-blown acrylic Mirror Ball hangs from the ceiling or sits on a stainless-steel stand or rubber floor coaster. Shop, 28 All Saints Road, London W11 1HG, U.K.; 44-20-7792-5335; tomdixon.net. circle 319 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Finklab Design Industries.(market)
January 1, 2004... David Stokes and Antoine Claus's David Le Cyclope table lamp looks ahead--in aluminum. 91 Claremont Road; Wavertree, Liverpool L15 3HJ, U.K.; 44-7752-546995. circle 321 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Prandina.(market)
January 1, 2004... This company offers hard-edged modernism alongside experiments in unexpected softer materials. To wit: the On W1 sconce in opalescent glass and brushed nickel and the Zero W1 chrome sconce with glass oculus. 29 Via Rambolina, 36061 Bassano del...

Materialise.(market)
January 1, 2004... Powder or liquid polymer, hardened by a laser, can form digitally generated shades for halogen fixtures. Janne Kyttanen designed an epoxy version for the Lotus standing lamp and a nylon one for the Helix table lamp. 15 Technologielaan, 3001...

Method.(market)
January 1, 2004... Myriad colored marbles filter the fluorescent light of aluminum floor lamps by Liz Hirons. Burford Court, Flat 27, Manchester M16 8EA, U.K.; 44-161-881-136; methodconcepts@hotmail.com. circle 324 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jason Bottomley.(market)
January 1, 2004... A sliced and frosted water bottle shades the bulb of the aptly named Perrier hanging light. 117 Marsh Lane, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD8 8AS, U.K.; 44-7974-779527. circle 325 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Thinkthings.(market)
January 1, 2004... Ilsa Parry, a designer and nurse, twisted pill blister-packs into the diffuser for her No-Zac lamp. 43 Minster Court, Liverpool L7 3QD, U.K.; 44-7974-186677; ilsaparry.com. circle 326 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Hip to be square.(kitchen & bath)
January 1, 2004... IT'S USUALLY TAKEN for granted that faucets are tubular. "Why can't they be square?" asks Antonio Citterio. Answering his own question, his new bath products for Hansgrohe's Axor collection include flat-sided faucets that are square in section....

Room to grow.(kitchen & bath)
January 1, 2004... A SPATIALLY CHALLENGED kitchen may suffice for many young, on-the-go urbanites. Not so for Brigitte Sandquist and Phil Black The parents of two small children, with a third one on the way, the pair also love to entertain. 'We're the kind of...

Awash in artistry.(kitchen & bath)
January 1, 2004... AT THE SMITH COLLEGE MUseum of Art in Northampton, Massachusetts, visitors can seek relief from utilitarian rest-room design in lavatories that merit almost as much contemplation as the impressionist canvases in the museum's permanent...

Cooking up high style.(kitchen & bath)
January 1, 2004... COMMISSIONED TO JOIN TWO 49th-floor units at New York's Trump World Tower. Charles Rabinovitch found the developer-issued kitchens completely unsuited to his clients' needs. "Size, function, location--everything was wrong," he explains. So C.M....

Dornbracht.(k & b products)
January 1, 2004... In Esperanto, men translates to self--a fitting moniker for a collection of bath fittings and modules that cater to personal well-being. A collaboration by Sieger Design and Meire and Meire, Mem includes a dramatic overhead rain shower spray...

Aquaware America.(k & b products)
January 1, 2004... The clean-lined Aquaware collection of European-style bath products includes the minimalist Structure vanity with stainless-steel base. Square or rectangular basins come in mahogany or 1/2-inch-thick glass, countertops in stainless steel or...

Viking Range Corporation.(k & b products)
January 1, 2004... Choose from four refrigeration models in three variations. The Professional series comes in 14 finishes. The Designer series is available with six finish options. And the full overlay model can be customized. 111 Front Street, Greenwound, MS...

Gaggenau.(k & b products)
January 1, 2004... Cubist forms inspired the rectilinear AH 590 hood in scratch-resistant (and fingerprint-concealing) shot-blasted aluminum. Features include adjustable speed and intensity, an ergonomic control panel, and dimmable halogen down-lights that...

Uniboard.(k & b products)
January 1, 2004... Teaming up with Maax Cabinetry and fashion designer Jean-Claude Poitras, this company utilized its diverse range of Panval thermo-fused melamine laminates to create the Maax kitchen collection. Choose among a spectrum of styles, from boldly...

They're back on track: can the rest of the design world be far behind?(the top 100 giants)
January 1, 2004... ALL TOGETHER NOW: EVERYone heave a huge sigh of relief. The leaders of the pack are back on track, with the top 100 Interior Design Giants collecting $1,461,153,649 in fees in 2003. That's 1.13 percent, or $16,331,804, more than 2002's fees....

Conversion experience: a master of residential interiors, Shamir Shah is expanding his range.(cross lines)
January 1, 2004... SHAMIR SHAH KNOWS HOW TO make home feel homey. Just look at the interior architect's recently renovated one-bedroom in New York. Flooring of dark-stained salvaged butternut complements a wall covering of textured recycled paper, and a cushy...

Multiplication tables: one design, times many locations--Richter + Ratner tries to solve the financial-aesthetic conundrum.(matters of design)
January 1, 2004... ASKED TO DESIGN THE FIRST FREE-standing Clarins cosmetics store, in New York, Emmanuelle De gonzague mixed white tiles and frosted glass--recalling the lab of company founder Jacques Courtin-Clarins with shelves of red lacquer to impart a...

Drive, he said: BMW Group's Munich installation captures the automotive soul in Carrara marble.(center fold)
January 1, 2004... MORE OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI THAN Paolo Pininfarina, marble has just taken on a new, automotive identity. The transformation took place in Munich, at the Pinakothek der Moderne complex's design and applied arts museum, Die...

Just do it!(letter from the editor)
January 1, 2004... Lots of resolutions in motion this January. Imagine the resolve it takes to face off with Mies (of all people). Rem Koolhaas and Helmut Jahn did it nonchalantly. They just took one student body and one el track in Chicago--and housed both in a...

Too cool for school: buildings by Helmut Jahn and Rem Koolhaas turn the Illinois Institute of Technology into Chicago "it" campus.
January 1, 2004... If a Frisbee sails across a quad, and there's no one to catch it, is it really a quad? In the early 1990's, the Illinois Institute of Technology boasted a 120-acre Chicago campus with buildings designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe--but not...

All together now: a Matali Crasset interior unifies two centuries-old buildings and countless friends and relatives in the Savoie region of France.
January 1, 2004... Visit this house on the shore of the Lac d'Annecy, in France's eastern Savoie region, and you'll probably find 20 kids in the indoor swimming pool and even more adults in the kitchen, where two oak tables seat 18.And sometimes even that's not...

Healing properties: with the Southcentral Foundation Primary Care Center in Anchorage, NBBJ attends to the unique needs of native Alaskans.
January 1, 2004... Between its sheer vastness and bravura beauty, Alaska telegraphs man's subservience to nature at every turn--a fact both humbling and unexpectedly life-affirming. The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is imprinted on the rugged...

First-person, architectural: at home in Indiana, at the lakeside retreat of Franker + Coleman's husband-wife partners.
January 1, 2004... On a spectacular autumn day three years ago, I packed a picnic, my architect husband, Neil Frankel, and our 6-year-old daughter into the family's Porsche 911 convertible, and we all made the 50-mile trek from downtown Chicago, past the hulking...

The verdict is unanimous: London law firm Olswang loves its Gensler building.
January 1, 2004... How do you design a landmark building in a non-landmark location? Ask Gensler. When the firm began work on a London office block, the Holborn area was a "dead zone," says senior associate and design director Armando Iarussi. And the site itself...

Steps ahead: updating a New York residence, Annabelle Selldorf made mantras of "reduce" and "refine".
January 1, 2004... "Hand-painted wallpaper in the stair hall, gold-specked green granite countertops in the kitchen, awful woodwork everywhere," says architect Annabelle Selldorf, identifying the prime offenders at a New York residence. The five-story town house...

Life's rich tapestry: Fabio Novembre weaves a spell at the Una Hotel Vittoria in Florence, Italy.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... "Hotels should be like geishas. They distract and enchant you with their beauty. But they're not reality." Architect Fabio Novembre never spoke those exact words--Andree Putman did--but he clearly shares her point of view. His Una Hater...

Working weekend: business meets leisure at the Grove, a Fox Linton Associates hotel in Hertfordshire, U.K.
January 1, 2004... First the concept of the "weekend" emerged--linguists say the word was coined in 1638. Precisely 201 years later, weekends made a grand entrance at the Grove, extensively remodeled by the fourth Earl of Clarendon. Horace Walpole and Queen...

BMOC.(freeze frame: a closer look at the hottest solutions for January)
January 1, 2004... The Illinois Institute of Technology has a prestigious design pedigree: Buildings on the Chicago campus are by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who served as director of architecture from 1938 to 1958. Nevertheless, today's administrators saw the need...

Let them eat cake.(freeze frame: a closer look at the hottest solutions for January)
January 1, 2004... For a restaurateur's house near the Lac d'Annecy, in eastern France, designer Matali Crassel came up with a playful solution to the perennial kitchen storage problem with three steel cupboards that spell out the word eat. An autobody shop...

Charlotte Perriand: a Life of Creation.
January 1, 2004... by Charlotte Perriand New York: Monacelli Press, $40 400 pages, 80 black-and-white illustrations Charlotte Perriand published her autobiography in France in 1998--and died the following year: Finally, a translation has appeared in English....

What they're reading ...
January 1, 2004... Carolyn Iu A partner in Iu + Bibliowicz Architects and member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame The Bridge by Gay Tatese New York: Walker Publishing Company, $12 176 pages, 15 illustrations Equipped with a new introduction and...

Neo-Metro: Cerine series by Neo-Metro[R].(Product showcase: kitchen * bath)
January 1, 2004... Quality stainless steel plumbing fixtures Additional information located at neo metro corn t. 800.591.9050 * 626.855.4854 circle 259 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

StoneImpressions.(Product showcase: kitchen * bath)
January 1, 2004... StoneImpressions creates stunning murals borders and accents which are hand-printed by skilled artisans using an artist-developed, patented process Marble, tile, concrete, plaster or wood can be used to create murals or borders that fit any...

Rohl.(Product showcase: kitchen * bath)
January 1, 2004... Rohl is pleased to offer U.14718X/U.4719L from Perrin & Rowe, one of the industry's most technologically advanced kitchen bridge faucet with a temperature mixed sidespray. Its traditional design is ideal for a range of decorating styles. Seven...

Pratt & Larson.(Product showcase: kitchen * bath)
January 1, 2004... Pratt and Larson Ceramics designs and manufactures distinctive, handmade tile. It is a flexible collection of distinctive textures, patterns, architectural and relief elements. Available in hundreds of glazes. Please visit our website for your...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2004... J. Arnold Felt manufactures the Wool Color Chain pictured on the Fall Market Product Tabloid's table of contents. The banquette fabric cited by Bruce Bierman in "A Smorgasbord of Selections" (November, page 66) was a Gretchen Bellinger...

Glass & Mirror Craft.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... We have been the leader in innovation for glass machining for over 38 years, shipping glass throughout the United States and all over the world. Our expert craftsmen and artists can work from your designs, or can create custom in-house designs...

Bone Simple Design.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Bone Simple Design is a lamp design and manufacturing studio in New York City specializing in handmade, customized lamp fixtures in a variety of materials, sizes and finishes. Visit our website to see more of our designs. t. 212.627.0876 f....

Mission Hills Trading Group.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Trade Supplier of glass, ceramic and wood art accessories from around the world. We discover exceptional talent "from abroad" and bring it to your door. Items stocked in the US for immediate delivery. Catalog available. t. 800.236.1675 or visit...

Master Metal Works.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Master Metal Works is pleased to bring you another design by R. Zamora. The Versatile Base, so named for its versatility. This cylinder was designed to go either way. That's right, there is no wrong end up. You have the choice of either a...

Luraline: helos--it's your light!(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... 2388 NW 150 Street * Opa Locka, FL 33054 t. 800.940.6588 * f. 305.685.6500 www.luraline.com circle 229 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

StoneImpressions.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... StoneImpressions creates stunning murals, borders and accents handmade by skilled artisans using an artist-developed, patented process. The depth and range of colors and clarity of detail surpass existing products. Marble, tile, concrete,...

Nevamar[R] Piazza.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Earthy, serene texture in four colors creating an aura of harmony, simplicity, tranquility. Piazza features our exclusive Armored Protection[TM] Surface to keep them looking new longer. Also available in matching LamMates[TM] thermalfused...

Infinity Photography.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Dramatic color and black & white photography. Custom tailored to fit any project. t. 914.472.9459 www.infinitypix.com circle 230 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Fabric Architecture.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... As pioneer in the development of custom Fabric Architecture, Eventscape continues to innovate and create dynamic environments in collaboration with North America's leading architectural and design firms. As the recently completed Grand River...

Artwork in Architectural Glass (AAG).(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... AAG offers the only UL approved cast glass in the industry. AAG products are durable, easy to maintain, and an excellent solution for glass walking surfaces (stair treads, landings, walkways, bridges, and more). Offers maximum "daylighting" &...

Cascade Coil drapery.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Woven wire mesh makes a dramatic and elegant dining room divider. The wide-range of applications include multi-story mesh draperies for hotel & auditoriums, dividers for visual merchandising, and semi-security. Low maintenance, fire resistant...

AA Abbingdon.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... The original third generation tin ceilings and walls: 38 designs in 2' x 2' lay in, 2' x 4' and 2' x 8' nail up. Steel, White, Brass, Copper and Chrome. Stainless Steel and Solid Copper for Kitchen backsplashes & cabinet inserts, 15 cornice...

Remains lighting.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Remains' original collection of wall & ceiling fixtures is inspired by antiques and manufactured using the highest quality methods. this elegant lighting is available through Remains in New York City as well as Holly Hunt showrooms nationwide....

Matthews Fan Company.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Duplo-Dinamico (Shown in brushed nickel with metallic blades) Matthews Fan Company has provided the residential and commercial design community with decorative ventilation solutions since 1992. Please contact us at 847.680.9043 or visit...

Cherner Chair Co.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Chairs, stools and tables designed by Norman Cherner are found in design collections and museums worldwide. Please call us toll-free for information on Norman Cherner's classic designs and for dealer locations. t. 866.243.7637...

Custom Looms.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Manufacturers and designers of fine wool and/or silk custom hand tufted and custom hand knotted area rugs/carpets. Unsurpassed quality yet realistically priced. Servicing the hospitality and Interior Design industry for over 25 years. You'll...

Epic Furniture.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Martini--A new design introduction featuring geometric channel stitch detail. Crisp upholstered lines with brushed aluminum accents create a simple yet unique approach. One of over 180 original, Italian inspired design collections at Epic...

Donovan Lighting: metro 1800 pendant.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... A circular ceiling pendant of spun aluminum or brass, available in 12", 15", 24" & 48" diameter and any drop. The bottom dish holds a diffuser of perforated metal or prismatic which may be tinted (lavender shown.) Available in incandescent or...

Arte de Mexico.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Hand-Carved Wooden Lighting Catalogs. Our signature collection of over 600 lighting fixtures combines traditional style and world-class technical expertise in handmade, classical style. The Wooden Lighting Collection...

Chilewich/Silent Gliss USA.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Sandy Chilewich has now turned her attention to window treatments and room dividers Her company partnered with Silent Gliss USA to design a line of roller shades and panel glides in woven vinyl windowLACE. These new products came in a selection...

Peter Pepper.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... This newly introduced freestanding magazine and literature rack features large storage capacity with 9 total pockets, 3 pockets per side. The rotating base allows easy access from any side. Four different pocket styles, as well as the hardwood...

Forms + Fixtures: fine furniture for the bath.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Each design includes vanity base with solid 1.25" granite top & backsplash undermount basin drilled for faucets. To obtain more information call: t. 336.389.0101 f. 336.389.0102 www.formsandfixtures.com circle 246 [ILLUSTRATION...

Conso.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Embroidered Opulence offers exquisite handcrafted details that will embrace sumptuous fabrics and settings. This collection is offered in fifteen beautiful trimming styles and eight complementary accessories. Embroidered Opulence adds a...

Pratt & Larson Ceramics.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... Pratt & Larson Ceramics designs & manufactures distinctive, handmade tile. It's a flexible collection of unique textures, patterns, architectural and relief elements. Available in hundreds of glazes. Please visit our website for your closest...

The Alsa Corporation.(Product showcase: hospitality)
January 1, 2004... ChromeFX Sheeting is made by applying real metal to clear Lexan[R] sheeting. Looks exactly like real metal but offers many advantages over competition such as: * Flexibility * Ease of application * Durability * Wide variety...