Interior Design articles from May 2004

Interior Design archives from May 2004

Update: catch these events in June and July.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... 1. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art mines minimalism in "What You See Is What You See: Frank Stella and the Anderson Collection at SFMOMA." His Polk City, a 1963 piece in zinc chromate on canvas, will accompany Black Paintings from the...

Simply complex.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... In Beyond Geometry: Experiments in Form, 1940's-70's," the Los Angeles County Museum of Art charts the ascent of radical art in the politically turbulent decades following World War II. The exhibition places such movements as geometric...

Noguchi at 100.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... On the centennial of this birth, Japanese-American artist and designer Isamu Noguchi is truly getting his due The US Postal Service is releasing a Noguchi stamp series, and the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, New York, reopens June 12 after...

Prairie, meet Vinoly.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... For a rare snapshot of architectural history in the making, venture from the Merchandise Mart to the University of Chicago's campus in Hyde Park. Since fast year's NeoCon, the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust has completed phase one of a...

C'mon, get happy.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... NeoCon week traditionally ushers in some of the balmiest weather in the Windy City. And now attendees don't have to leave the Merchandise Mart to enjoy the sunshine. This year, Interior Design and the Mart have teamed up with Gensler to...

Pierre Koenig 1925-2004.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... The architecture world mourns the loss of Pierre Koenig, who died on April 4. Best known for his Case Study House number 22--the Hollywood Hills icon immortalized in a photograph by Interior Design Hall of Fame member Julius Shulman--Koenig...

Ruhlmann rules.(news desk)
May 1, 2004... Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann arrives at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art with a lush presentation of sumptuous materiality, alluring lines, and flawless construction. "Ruhlmann: Genius of Art Deco" examines the designer's all-encompassing...

Going twice.(news bytes)
May 1, 2004... Former Elle Decor editor in chief Marian McEvoy has organized New York's second annual eBay Showhouse, inviting eight designers to make over a room--given a budget of $100,000 to purchase furnishings exclusively on the auction Web site. The...

Best of Beard.(news bytes)
May 1, 2004... Winners of the James Beard Foundation Awards, North America's premier honor for the restaurant industry, were announced May 10. New York's Public, by Avro Ko, captured "outstanding restaurant design." Other nominees included Belzberg...

Creative carpets.(news bytes)
May 1, 2004... DuPont's Invista textile division has presented the Antron Product Innovation Awards for 2004. Top billing went to Tracing from Atlas Carpet Mills and Design Connect from Lees Carpets. Bold coloration distinguishes merit winner Biomorph, from...

Utopia now.(news bytes)
May 1, 2004... At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, "Inverted Utopias: The Avant-Garde in Latin America" presents more than 200 mid-century works. Joaquin Torres-Garcia's Composition Abstracta Tabular epitomizes how art of that time and place reacted to...

The shipping news.(news bytes)
May 1, 2004... Jumping on the shipping-container bandwagon, "Solos: FutureShack" is spending the summer in the garden at New York's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. The design, by Australia's Sean Godsell Architects, was a finalist in Architecture for...

The work force: hard-wearing contract textiles that clock in overtime.(pin ups)
May 1, 2004... 1. Furrow 4704-07 wool by Brentano. circle 300 2. Cairo 405301-004 rayon-polyester by Maharam. circle 301 3. Mezzola Stripe D1112/04 polyester by Designers Guild. circle 302 4. Forest Path AC-64023-4 wool by Arc-Com Fabrics circle 303 5....

Team players: sturdy neutrals keep their cool--and work well with others.(pin ups)
May 1, 2004... 1. Copernicus 8900-40 polyester by Joseph Noble. circle 308 2. Continue 4700-110 polyester-cotton blend by Joseph Noble. circle 309 3. Ivy League AC-67123-4 rayon-polyester by Arc-Com Fabrics. circle 310 4. Magia in Oliva viscose by Architex...

Business casual: with these spirited options, the weekend's just around the corner.(pin ups)
May 1, 2004... 1. Furrow 4784-83 wool by Brentano. circle 320 2. Menswear in Watch Pocket polyester viscose blend by Architex International. circle 321 3. Halo 8880-10 viscose-cotton blend by Joseph Noble. circle 322 4. Treasure 4515-07 cotton-nylon blend by...

Shanghai by night.(walk through)
May 1, 2004... SHANGHAI'S HIGHEST-PROFILE project is arguably the 104-story World Financial Center--the tallest building on earth by 2007, if all goes according to the Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates plan. But its a two story conversion that's currently looming...

Kate Spade goes to Washington.(walk through)
May 1, 2004... TO SEE ALL THOSE PEOPLE DASHING around Capitol Hill, file-stuffed bucket totes slung over cardigan-clad shoulders, few fashion observers would have guessed that Kate Spade had no store in Washington. D.C. Such, however, was the case for many...

X marks the spot.(walk through)
May 1, 2004... WHEN IT COMES TO NIGHTCLUBS, THE most fashionable are often the most fleeting. In Germany, that's certainly the case. "They open in extraordinary places for a limited period of time," explains Katja Killinger, the German events and sponsorships...

Salon to the stars.(walk through)
May 1, 2004... FRED SEGAL BEAUTY HAS A NEW FACE. And a new body, too. Once essentially just a hair salon, the 12-year old fixture at the Fred Segal fashion emporium, Los Angeles, has jumped on the "holistic" beauty bandwagon by expanding services. A day spa...

Dry martinis 90210.(walk through)
May 1, 2004... TIMES SQUARE MAY BE ONLY a few blocks away, but the atmosphere at Trousdale is pure Los Angeles, circa 1969. No, its not the martini you're sipping. It's the interior: banquettes in robin's-egg blue vinyl, white faux-fur shades on chrome lamps,...

Smart thinking!(market)
May 1, 2004... Plan to leave NeoCon a few IQ points brainier this year, courtesy of Steelcase's sharp new Think chair. Ergonomic, mid-priced, and eco-friendly, Think cleverly predicts your every impulse. Flexors chart the sitter's back movements, calibrating...

Wolf-Gordon.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Patty Madden's Haven Etchings collection of Type I and Type II vinyl wall coverings caters to both traditional and contemporary audiences. Rich patterns include Elegance, reminiscent of cast iron; Plume, inspired by ironwork; and Silhouette, a...

Tabu.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Craving the exotic but not the endangered? You're in luck with these veneers in oak, figured mahogany, taba, lati, or movingue. 120 Sylvan Avenue, Suite 3, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 201-302-6030; tabu.it. circle 332 [ILLUSTRATION...

Bernhardt design.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Christian Beicher pairs oversize seats and elegant perished chrome legs to imbue his Vero collection with chic. Color-blocked pieces in contrasting upholstery channel 1960's mod via a lounge chair, sofa, and occasional tables. 1839 Morganton...

Geiger international.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Ward Bennett describes his 1968 Scissor chair as his most comfortable seating design ever. Relaunched, it can be upholstered in several of the manufacturers standard fabrics or leathers. The frame currently comes in an array of metal finishes;...

Constantine.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Buttoned-up chic characterizes the Precision Lock flooring collection. This tailored pattern is offered as both a carpet tile and a broadloom. P.O. Box 2399, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-308-4344; constantine-carpet.com circle 335 [ILLUSTRATION...

ICF.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Kaarina owes its simple and fluid silhouette to complex engineering and careful detailing. The frame of layered, laminated natural birch comes in a standard natural-maple finish. For orders of 50 or more frames, wenge, natural cherry, oak, or...

Epic furniture group.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... David Allen Pesso rounds out his easy-on-the-eye Media2 collection with a love seat, guest chair, sofa, and bench. Featuring distinctive spun-aluminum feet and bases, the plush pieces come with handy optional plastic-laminate tablet arms. 6301...

Raleo.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... The strikingly fluid Twist console is made from teak trees farmed for furniture use, thus slowing the rate of deforestation. Available in a high-gloss or satin finish. Interlink 537, P.O. Box 02-5635, Miami, FL 33102; 800-697-1800; raleo.com....

C&A.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Jhane Barnes's Haiku looks as poetic as its name suggests. Courtesy of a subtle linearity, the floor tiles can be installed in an unlimited number of random patterns. A recycled-vinyl backing comes standard. 311 Smith Industrial Boulevard,...

Pollack.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Textile maestro Mark Pollack has partnered with Dutch fabric company De Ploeg to produce practical fabric packed with panache. The six new patterns in wool and wool-cotton come in 57 colors. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-627-7766;...

Kron.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... The fixed base Tulip theater chair is a fresh breath of spring--and a technological marvel. A proprietary synchronizing mechanism allows the seat and arms to fold and extend in unison, Tulip is available fully upholstered, in options including...

Nevamar Company.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Just in time for summer, 18 sizzling laminates in thermal fused melamine arrive on the scene in racy colors. Papier, inspired by rice paper, and Marrakesh, channeling Morocco, are two of our favorite patterns. 8339 Telegraph Road, Odenton, MD...

Cowtan & Tout.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Spirited and architectural, Manuel Canovas's Pagoda takes flight to a fanciful Chinese landscape. The cotton or velvet print comes in four eye-catching colors. 111 Eighth Avenue, Suite 930, New York, NY 10011; 212-647-6900, circle 343 ...

Larsen.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Appealingly nubby Panorama is a linen wool blend suited to contract applications. Available in five earthy cetera with names to match: Dune, Bittersweet, Lagoon, Earth, and Blue Stone. Cowtan & Tout, 979 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017;...

Aceray.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Studio Tipi's handsome 383U guest chair displays fine proportions, elegant beech reveal detailing, and a uniquely Italian mien Choose between standard upholstery options or COM, plus nine finishes. 2840 Northwest Boca Raton Boulevard, Building...

Bergamo fabrics.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... The Structures line leverages this company's reputation for beautiful fabric--and commitment to high performance: Selections all exceed 50,000 double rubs. Available in a smorgasbord of over 100 colorways. 256 Washington Street, Mount Vernon,...

Riviera.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Want to escape the office chatterbox? Just unplug, and roll away with Flexi. This clean tined demountable workstation features sensible wire management, ample storage, and work surfaces in PVC, maple, cherry, walnut, or beech veneer. 150 East...

Maharam.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Sheer perfection in Trevira CS and polyester, Tratto by Kvadrat is one of 11 new window-covering patterns for spring. Fabrics in the collection are available in over 600 colorways, all 118 inches wide. 251 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010;...

Peter Pepper products.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... The convenient Express desk flips open to reveal storage ideal for notebooks, binders, and patient charts. The desk, which can be wall-mounted at any height, is also fully compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. 17929 South Susana...

Innovations in wallcoverings.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Snappy, tailored Oxford wall covering, made of environmentally friendly Type II nylon, is sure to dress up any room in "green"--not to mention 13 fashionable color options. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013; 212-807-6300;...

ISA International.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Curve-backed Vario offers all the comfort of a club chair--but with daintier proportions. The sturdy seat of injection-molded foam holds its shape while conforming to that of the sitter. Solid beech legs are offered in 14 stains. Upholstery...

Vitra.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Flexible and accommodating, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec's Joyn is a generous plastic-laminate work surface that can be partitioned by unobtrusive tabletop-mounted privacy panels. A channel runs below the table's center to conceal power cables....

Harter.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... A sleek and simple stunner, the Step chair is like a little black dress for the office, fitting in stylishly everywhere. The fully adjustable seat comes with or without arm supports--and in a vast array of finishes appropriate from conference...

Armstrong World Industries.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Go ahead--shout for joy. With Extra Microperforated MetalWorks ceiling panels in place, no one will hear you. Uninsulated, unperforated panels have a noise-reduction coefficient rating of .65. Add insulation to perforated panels, and the NRC...

KI.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... The Impulse Advanced ergonomic task chair fills a gap in the market for a competitively priced yet high-style offering. A lumbar support maintains constant contact with the sitter's lower back, offering extra cosseting where it's needed most....

Humanscale Corporation.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Designed with employee health and comfort in mind, the post-mounted Flat Panel Monitor arm attachment is easily raised and lowered with the help of a built-in gas cylinder. 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-725-4749;...

Metaphors.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Stunning Styx only looks delicate--this fire-retardant solid sheer is woven from sturdy 100 percent Trevira CS. 485 Broadway, New York, NY 10013; 212-925-2777: 800-366-4442. circle 357 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Luna textiles.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... In his new wool-based upholstery fabrics, Michael Vanderbyl imbues bold geometry with contemporary flair. The Latitude 38 collection's four patterns are offered in a full complement of 36 colors--lights, darks, and everything between. 2415...

Mohawk group.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Pascal is a runway-worthy plaid for floors with Flair. The cut-and-loop textured carpet, in DuPont Antron Legacy Nylon, coordinates with existing Fifi, Henri, and Portia patterns. 580 Towel Park Lane, Atlanta. GA 30144; 800-554-6637;...

Classics cloth.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Take a trip to Savile Row--sans the transatlantic flight. The dapper Arles 1118 houndstooth, a contract-and Hospitality-weight upholstery linen, is available in Lamp Black and Soft White. 308 West Mill Street, Plainville, KS 67663;...

Milliken & Company.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Expanding on an existing line of carpet tile, Simply Artistic offers classic geometries and ribbing for a refined look. At 36 inches wide, the carpet tiles lend themselves to monolithic, shale, or quarter-turned configurations. 201 Lukken...

Edelman leather.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Live lavishly with a standout from the Patchwork Cavallini collection of cowhide rugs, pieced together in custom sizes and color combinations. 80 Pickett Road, New Milford, CT 06776; 860-350-9600; edelmanleather.com. circle 362 ...

Paul Brayton designs.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Life's a picnic with Garden Party, a collection of Crypton textile patterns bursting with vibrant coloration. Witness the brilliant Sparklers, in dramatic Blue Lagoon. 518 Old Thomasville Road, High Point, NC 27260; 800-882-4720;...

Bentley prince street.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Earth-friendly Castle Bay PC carpet features 100 percent post-consumer face fibers. A frieze yarn enhances the pile, creating texture and heft. 14641 East Don Julian Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91746; 800-423-4709; bentleyprincestreet.com....

Knoll.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Hard to believe that Kazuhide Takahama introduced his Suzanne lounge collection almost 40 years ago--its look remains forward-thinking today. Low and adaptable with chrome-finished steel bases, these pieces with pre-formed polyurethane seats...

Davis Furniture Industries.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Delicious Coco, subtle Dove, and lip-smacking Candy Red are the latest color versions of webbed spandex backs for the already appetizing Webb chair, with its distinctive springiness. 2401 South College Drive, P.O. Box 2065, High Point, NC...

Mannington.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Finding precision in the variegated, alternating thick and thin color fields lend character to Variable Twist, a textured-loop carpet pattern with maximum appearance retention. Available as a tile and a broadloom. P.O. Box 12281, Calhoun, GA...

Abet.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Naturali, a line of bronze-colored high-pressure plastic Laminates, puts an upscale, decidedly un-crunchy spin on nature. Sheets measure 4 by 10 feet. 60 West Sheffield Avenue, Englewood, NJ 07631; 800-228-2238; abetlaminati.com. circle 368 ...

Bolyu.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Inspired by the vibrancy of Spain, handsome Vega offers small-scale squares in a rainbow of warm colors. Well suited alternatives to solids, these skein-dyed tip-sheared carpets show promise for a career in the corporate world. P.O. Box 1110,...

George Smith.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Hand-embroidered flowering vines wend their way across the cotton backlog of Crewelwork Madras. Delicate on the eyes, this traditional textile is also tough enough for upholstery use. 75 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012; 212-226-4747;...

Burtco Enterprises.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Available as a broadloom or an area rug, zippy solution-dyed Striations is made from 100 percent Zeftron Solure. 441 Virgil Drive, Dalton, GA 30721; 800-241-4019; burtcocarpets.com. circle 371 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bright Chair Company.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Scaled for comfort, the Lea collection at oversize lounge seating looks right at home in lobbies, reception areas, and even residential settings. Distinctive cantilevered upholstered arms strike a stylish grace note. 51 Railroad Avenue,...

Arcadia.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Thanks to graceful lines, the Serafina slipper lounge lives large despite its compact size. Love seat and sofa are also available, on fixed legs or castors. Optional solid-maple panel arms come in 12 finishes. 5692 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA...

Interface flooring.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Celebrate modularity with parallel bands of contrasting color, creating bricked or quarter-turned excitement underfoot. Parallax tiles come in eight bold colorways. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA 30241; 800-336-0225;...

Uniroyal engineered products.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Naugahyde's cachet has increased immeasurably, thanks to divine vinyls such as Chamea. Able to withstand 250,900 Wyzenbeeks cycles, this simulated leather may prove more durable than the real thing. 1001 North Main Street, Suite 6, Nappanee, IN...

Allsteel.(neocon)
May 1, 2004... Proof that comfortable task seating need not be complicated? An automatic-fit self-adjusting lumbar system makes Sum intuitive and user-friendly. Designed to fit 90 percent of the population, the ergonomic chair features an aluminum frame. 2210...

NeoCon[R]: world's trade fair 2004.
May 1, 2004... June 14-16, 2004 The Merchandise Mart * Chicago, Ill. USA SOLUTIONS FOR THE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FEATURING: Buildings Show[R] * Office Expo By OFDA * TechnoCon[TM] Fine Design Residential Furnishings Show[TM] *...

An open office.(work place)
May 1, 2004... THE EMPLOYEES AT HUMAN Rights Campaign joke about working in a building with no closets--an appropriate architectural metaphor for a nonprofit organization that advocates gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender civil rights. "The design really...

Blurring the boundaries.(work place)
May 1, 2004... REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER forecast, it's inevitably a foggy day at the New York headquarters of Third Point Management Company. And that has nothing to do with meteorology A haze prevails even on the sunniest mornings, thanks to floor-to...

In the shadow of Gaudi.(work place)
May 1, 2004... Josep Puig i Cadafalch in 1906, Case Quedras is poised at the intersection of two busy thoroughfares in Barcelona, Spain. The Landmark building also sits at a crossroads of style: Gothic, art nouveau, Moorish, Islamic, Vienna Secession, and...

Investing in Lever House.(work place)
May 1, 2004... WHEN WELLSPRING CAPITAL Management moved its New York base from art dace Rockefeller Center to modernist Lever House, the managing partners were making a decisive statement. Although they'd always had fairly traditional taste, they decided that...

Call in a temp.(work place)
May 1, 2004... IF YOU RUN A FLEDGLING LOS ANGELES company in need of temporary premises, Nexspace may be for you. The incubator concept is hardly never, but the facility's contemporary look certainly is. "We had to appeal to a broad spectrum, from legal and...

How sweet it is.(work place)
May 1, 2004... GET A SWEET TOOTH? APPARently the security guards at Storck do. Ever since Eastlake Studio completed a new Chicago office for the German candy company--installing walnut-finished dispensers of Werther's Originals, Mercis, Riesens, and Knoppers...

Breaking news from the BBC.(work place)
May 1, 2004... MADONNA, KYLIE MINOGUE, ELTON John. Celebrities can be high-maintenance. To get them to appear on the U.K.'s national television network--and keep them happy during the process--BBC Studios recently invested in a major redesign of support...

Life on the edge: for NeoCon West, six Los Angeles firms designed short-term installations that were long on vision.(cross lines)
May 1, 2004... IT SOUNDS LIKE A DESIGNER'S NIGHTmare: a bland 600-square-foot box, a slim $25-per-square-foot budget, and a grueling two-week build-out. But anyone looking for proof that brilliant ideas often spring from strict limitations should check out...

Taking the LEED: long-awaited "green" guidelines for commercial interiors are coming to an office building near you.(matters of design)
May 1, 2004... WHEN THE NEOCON WORLD'S TRADE Fair opens in Chicago on June 14, the Merchandise Mart is sure to be buzzing about a set of guidelines expected to effect profound changes in our industry. Right after NeoCon, the U.S. Green Building Council will...

The pleasure principle: Miami's Museum of Contemporary Art welcomes a fanciful bed installation by Jean-Michel Othoniel.(center fold)
May 1, 2004... IN AN EXAMPLE OF ART COMING FULL CIRCLE, JEAN-MICHEL Othoniel is Parisian, but he conceived "Crystal Palace" during an eight-month stint in Miami Beach. The installation was first exhibited back in Paris, at Jean Nouvel's glass-wrapped...

Office gymnastics.(letter from the editor)
May 1, 2004... You'll never find stock-market tips in our pages. Nevertheless, if you were hoping to gauge the performance of the economy as a whole, I can assure you that the view from the deck of our annual office-design issue is substantially clearing....

Gold standard: Schmucker und partner's renovated Volksbank building in Mannheim, Germany, reasserts the value of thoughtful design.
May 1, 2004... Standing 11 feet 6 inches high and weighing a combined 770 pounds, the Volksbank's pair of steel entry doors are equipped with oak-accented pulls and studded with 690 polished steel rivets. Sound difficult to open? Well, think again. You simply...

Time out! Take a moment to consider the Helfand Architecture-designed office of New York's upstart arts weekly.
May 1, 2004... Once home to presses for McGraw-Hill, the 1914 building where architects Richard Meier and Charles Gwathmey maintain studios has been overrun by New York's design elite. Ian Schrager also commands his hospitality empire from a crow's nest...

Brand identity: to present itself as edgy yet professional, San Francisco graphic-design agency Cahan & Associates turned to Jensen & Macy Architects.
May 1, 2004... Cahan & Associates is constantly redefining the cutting edge. How many graphic-design agencies, for example, can lay claim to winning 2,000 awards worldwide or--perhaps more stupendous reinventing the ho-hum annual report? (General Magic's is a...

Soaring ambitions: top-notch design firms rise to the challenge of Time Warner's New York headquarters.
May 1, 2004... New Yorkers have been keeping9 close tabs on Columbus Circle since 2000, when the much maligned Coliseum was razed to make way for an ambitious mixed-use development, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's glass-sheathed skyscraper. As the twin towers of...

The idea factory: at a 1920 boiler plant in suburban Paris, design agency Saguez & Partners put its own theories to the test.
May 1, 2004... When design agency Saguez & Partners opened in 1998, it set up shop in rather a special Paris building, Victor Hugo's mansion in the Ninth Arrondissement Outside was a romantic private garden a flower with rhododendrons Inside, sculpted...