Interior Design articles from May 2005

Interior Design archives from May 2005

Update: catch these events in June and July.
May 1, 2005... 1. Although fine artist Leendert van der Pool was born in the Netherlands, his visits and 1994 move to New York greatly influence his work On view in his self-titled exhibit at Franklin 54 Gallery are drawings and paintings, including his...

June.(update)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... "MAM Project 003: Revolutions on Request" Through July 18 Mori Art Museum, Tokyo; 81-3-6406-6100; mori.art.museum. "A-temporary O&A" Through July 31 University Museum, University of Tokyo; 81-3-5777-8600;...

July.(update)(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... "Gods and Empire: Huari Ceremonial Textiles" July 1-January 15 Textile Museum, Washington, D.C.; 202-667-0441; textilemuseum.org. "Tacuinum Sanitatis" July 1-29 Sam Fogg, London; 44-20-7534-2100; samfogg.com. "Robert...

Write on.(news desk)
May 1, 2005... Eames fans, take note: The duo responsible for everything from iconic molded-plywood and wire mesh seating to more than 100 short firms has inspired a new line of stylish stationery by Neenah Paper. The manufacturer has abstracted Charles...

War and peace.(news desk)
May 1, 2005... The show "1945: Creativity and Crisis," at the Art Institute of Chicago, revisits contributions by the city's design community in the periods during and after WorLd War II. Through January 8, 2006, the museum will present plans, drawings, and...

Going public.(news desk)
May 1, 2005... New York's Museum of Modern Art and the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center have selected a concept from Los Angeles firm Xefirotarch for the annual courtyard installation coinciding with P.S.1's summer-long music events. For the past five...

Jackpot.(news desk)
May 1, 2005... Jack Lenor Larsen has added the 2005 Gold Medal Award for Interior Design to his already stellar list of achievements. His textiles are in collections at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, London's Victoria and Albert Museum, and...

Break-out success.(news bytes)
May 1, 2005... In "Breakable Art: Contemporary Glass and Ceramics from Norway," New York's Scandinavia House presents 51 works by superior Norwegian glass blowers and ceramicists. The collection represents the highly decorative, but also functional works such...

The cradle of inspiration.(news bytes)
May 1, 2005... "Primitive & Modern," at New York's Art Deco gallery Maison Gerard, looks at how African artifacts from the 16th to 18th centuries influenced 20th-century French Deco furniture and crafts. Pieces from the 1930's by Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann and...

Gin and honors.(news bytes)
May 1, 2005... Russian designers Victoria Trenina and Alexey Sabirullov have won the 2005 Bombay Sapphire Designer Glass competition. Their winning design of the Flowing Down Drops martini glass debuted at Milan's Salone Internazionale del Mobile. It features...

The next generation.(news bytes)
May 1, 2005... Recognizing that many competitions reward only seasoned architects, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has formed the Marcus Corporation Foundation Prize for young architects. An international...

Spring fling: sprightly shades celebrate the season.(pinups)
May 1, 2005... 1. Oh So Faux wallpaper in Raspberry Sherbert by Alpha Workshops. circle 300 2. Elbow chair CH20 upholstered in Divina wool felt by Hans Wegner: circle 301 3. Olio piece-dyed nylon carpet in custom Clown with Carney accents by Bentley Prince...

Presummer provocateur: get ready for the heat with sizzling reds.(pinups)
May 1, 2005... 1. Cabaret silk acetate in 1 by Ulf Moritz. circle 305 2. Circle Circle recycled polyester in Tomato/Henna by Innovations. circle 306 3. Coral wool rug in dark red by Beauvais Carpet. circle 307 4. Urbanscape Macro nylon carpet tile in Lava by...

Pinups sources.
May 1, 2005... presummer provocateur 1. Ulf Moritz, through Bergamo Fabrics, P.O. Box 231, Mount Vernon, NY 10551; 914-665-9800; bergamofabrics.com. 2. Innovations, 150 Varick Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10013; 800-227-8053; innovationsusa.com....

Law and order.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... IMAGINE AN ANALYST TREATING Someone with multiple-personality disorder, and you'll begin to fathom Studios Architecture's design of a Washington, D.C., office building for its main tenant rename law firm. The architects created a single...

A tree grows in advertising.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... ON ITS WEB SITE, DASTMALCHI ENTERPRISES claims it's not just another advertising agency. That's clearly apparent upon entering the company's Newport Beach, California, headquarters designed by Tag Front. Surrounding the office's central...

Right to light.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... SAY GOODBYE TO THAT MOST coveted of executive perks, the cushy corner office. At Rider Bennett, a 45 year-old law firm in downtown Minneapolis, the conventional legal practice hierarchy, as dictated by architecture, has been given the heave-ho...

Exceptional color, outstanding design highlight Arc-Com's New Woven Cryptons.(Advertisement)
May 1, 2005... Expanding its already extensive collection of Woven Cryptons, the Arc-Com Design Studio is pleased to introduce many exciting new designs. These outstanding patterns are among the highest quality constructions available in the market and...

No wall street stiff.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... BANKERS TRADITIONALLY PREFER pinstripes on their business suits. However, at the headquarters for Contango Capital Advisors, a wealth-management firm in Berkeley, California, bold stripes run along walls and around chairs, thanks to Huntsman...

Making a case for change.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... MAHOGANY DESKS AND leather-covered wing chairs may be conventional symbols of gravitas. But they're hardly me way to impress clients in the ideas business. So now did Core Architecture + Design handle an Akron. Ohio, office for...

Free spirits.(workplace)
May 1, 2005... THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY to how your liquor. And after SKYY Spirits outgrew its previous headquarters in a converted four-story Victorian where employees crammed into renovated bedrooms, the San Francisco company chose RMW Architecture and...

Great forecast for office design.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Sure to be one of NeoCon's shining stars is Teknion's smart Almanac storage collection. Flawlessly integrating with the manufacturer's other case goods, this new series includes combination and overhead cabinets, lateral files, and mobile...

Maya Romanoff.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The one year-old Bedazzled wall covering is now available in a 14 inch square tile format. These beaded beauties come in 13 colors, including Ruby and Sylvie. 1730 West Greenleaf, Chicago, IL 60626; 773-465-0909; mayaromanoff.com, circle 316...

Beaulieu commercial.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Deck the floors in format wear with After Eight in Zeftron solure nylon and Envirodix yarns. The collection includes herringbone First Impression, plaid grid Panache, and textured solid Classic. All are offered in 17 coordinating hues. 201...

ICF.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Leave a mark with the Imprint shell chair. The revolutionary piece is produced by pressing together wood fibers under high pressure to create a distinctive limited-radius seat form. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380; 800-237-1625;...

Herman Miller.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Cellular structure inspired the 99 percent recyclable Cella chain. The well priced piece is offered in six colors of molded polymer, including Cabernet; two frame colors, Brownstone and Graphite; and 20 upholstery options. P.O. Box 302,...

Nucraft.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... With no visible support structure, the Aerial desk system is clean-lined, lightweight, and timeless. Environmentally sensitive materials allow it to contribute points toward LEED certification. 5151 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI 49321;...

Architex.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... "A lack of formal training can open one up to new or uncommon techniques," says Angela Adams. The designer began her career as a decorative painter be fore switching her focus to the boldly colored, hand-tufted rugs in large graphic and floral...

Humanscale.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Niels Diffrient's contoured Liberty side chair frees the body from nine-to-five discomfort. Recycled aluminum forms the legs and arms and frames the tri-panel mesh back. 11 East 26th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 800-400-0625;...

Tuva looms.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The baroque Axminster construction of Filigris mixes 80 percent wool fiber with 20 percent nylon yarns, blending practicality and luxury. The geometric Wilton weave Kilim uses Zeftron nylon fibers to create a surface of shifting rectangles....

Topdeq.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Bring harmony to your office space with the Zenlike Torino collection of desks, extensions, and storage solutions. Its ultra-clean lines result from anodized-aluminum frames and melamine-resin and frosted-glass finishes. 3 Security Drive, Suite...

Geiger.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... You don't need any snow to enjoy the chic and solid Sled storage unit. Updated from a 1960's Ward Bennett design, it features new materials and modern mechanisms such as a self-retracting drawer system. 6095 Fulton Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA...

Pallas textiles.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Breathe new life into any interior with Tradewinds jacquard upholstery textiles. Inspired by natures winds, the weaves emphasize movement rather than pattern. The collection includes four designs, Breeze, Billows, Thunder, and Whisk, in 42...

Creative wood.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Steve Burns's Burns collection includes occasional, coffee, and console tables and a 30-by-60-inch desk. Standard wood finishes and insets are available, such as natural maple with cherry. 900 77th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94814; 510-635-5399;...

Wolf-gordon.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Karl Pei's Cirque du Cirque features merry circles atop a diamond-embossed background. The 21-ounce Type II vinyl is as durable as it is spirited. It's offered in 10 colors. 33-00 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101; 800-347-0550;...

Arconas.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Johannes Scherr's Connex Line includes connectable lounge chairs, sofas, benches, and tables. Legs and arms are steel; tabletops are solid-core laminate. 580 Orwell Street, Mississauga, Ontario L5A 3V7, Canada; 800-387-9496; arconas.com. circle...

Trendway.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The ergonomic TF Series high-back chair boasts a curved dual-compound seat and height-adjustment capabilities for exceptional comfort. A range of seat size and five arm choices are offered. P.O. Box 9016, Holland, MI 49422; 800-968-5344;...

Nevamar.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Sasanami surfacing mixes gold, silver, copper, and blue to achieve a pattern reminiscent of a meteor. Abrasion and scuff resistant, the laminate is available in the iridescent quality of either minerals or glass. 1 Nevamar Place, Hampton, SC...

Knoll.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Does the name Don Chadwick ring a bell? You may be sitting in one of his office chairs; he's been designing them since 1974. He was responsible for the lean silhouettes of the Equa 1 and the Aeron. His newest project is the Chadwick chair,...

InnerLink.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Nature's Elements adds L, U, and cockpit shapes to its existing line of more than 70 workstation configurations. The pieces are offered in 10 standard wood veneers, four wood inlays, 10 thermal-fused laminates, and two metal trim options....

Innovations.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The Metallescence collection features seven breathable, earth friendly stunners including Grass Cloth, made from honey-suckle vines; Cork, comprised of sheets of laminated cork; Paper Weave 6x6 and Paper Weave 1x1, in which ribbons of Paper;...

PacifiCrest.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Paris, Milan, and London nylon carpets bring European sophistication to any commercial interior. The geometric shapes are stain retardant and tufted in a tip-sheared pattern loop. 17111 Red Hill Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614; 800-522-8838;...

Integra.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Rendezvous brings together the plush and the sustainable. Chair, sofa, bench, sette, and ottoman frames are made of wheat-straw fiber, a by-product of wheat harvesting. Upholstery and contrasting arm-cap options include leather. P.O. Box M,...

Tabu.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Each piece in Green, a new collection of Forest Stewardship Council-certified veneers, is dyed for a uniform appearance. Available in 14 colors, the all-natural wood veneers enable designers to earn LEED-certified wood credits. 40 Burlews...

Unika vaev.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The three patterns in the Charette collection come in eight contract-friendly colorways and boast 100,000 double rubs. Motive, a Zeftron textile, is a regimented grid with internal crosshatch blocks. 607 Norwich Avenue, Taftville, CT 06380;...

Luna textiles.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The kaleidoscope-inspired Chromatic collection is made up of four patterns including: geometric Hoop in a polyester cotton blend; nylon-polyester-blend Flash; and textured cotton-polyester blend Dapple, (Cotton-nylon-blend Beam not shown.) 2415...

Heller.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... From Frank Gehry comes the fluid Easy chair. To produce the compact one-piece polymer seat, Gehry employs the same model-based design process that he uses for his trademark curves and angles in his architectural projects. 149 Fifth Avenue, New...

Group lacasse.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Concept 3 lives up to its name with three workstation layouts in as many heights and work-surface shapes. The aluminum and laminate components are customizable and reconfigurable, white a new interactive CD helps personalize workstations....

Maharam.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Maira Kalman's cheeky illustrations have enlivened her children's books, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Kate Spade even had her develop a pattern for a handbag collection. Kalman now makes her mark on contract textiles with The Story...

Kimball office.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The Wish task chair could be the seat of your dreams. A synchronize-tilt recline, five-zone tilt tension, multiposition back lock, and pneumatic height adjustment allow for a custom sitting experience. 1600 Royal Street, Jasper, IN 47549;...

Nessen lighting.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... A tinted ring of translucent handblown glass surrounding an imbedded incandescent lamp makes up the Corona pendant. The ring diffracts light; the brass fixtures can be painted or polish- or satin-finished in antique, chrome, or nickel. 420...

Pollack.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Two new recycled-polyester additions round out the Sustainable Designs fabric group. Curly, a spiral pattern, comes in seven colors; Texturecise, a combination of matte, shiny, and boucle yarns, in eight. 150 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013;...

Interface.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... David Oakey's Proscenium carpet tile features solution-dyed nylon and poly-lactic acid fibers, derived from corn, in a durable textured-loop construction. The eight-pattern collection comes in eight colors. 1503 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange, GA...

Durkan commercial.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... A tone-on-tone pattern of blurred boxes composes Massai. Offered in 24 colors, the tufted carpet uses the company's Everset Fibers and has a lifetime warranty against edge raveling or delamination, 500 Townpark Lane, Suite 400, Kennesaw, GA...

Brandrud.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The maple Bloom chair combines the soothing motions of a rocker with the durability needed for health-care spaces. The multifunctional maple Revive day stand provides storage and work surfaces for patient rooms, exam spaces, and specialized...

Lees carpets.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The Thought Patterns collection of broadloom carpets raises your design IQ. The 165 options include retro, geometric, floral, organic, and children's designs in 20 colors. 404 Anderson Avenue, Glasgow, VA 24555; 800-554-6637: Leescarpets.com....

Halo floors.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Sizzling Modern Terrazzo heats up any commercial environment. The 24-inch-square vinyl tiles are resilient and available in vibrant orange as well as bright blue and hot pink. 7590 Chaparral Drive, Atlanta, GA 30350; 770-392-0037;...

Thos. Moser.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The Vita chair and ottoman combine Japanese joinery techniques and Bauhaus sleekness. The set is made of cherry wood; the cushions are covered in leather. 72 Wright's Landing Auburn, ME 04211; 800-708-9045; thomasmoser.com, circle 347 ...

Halcon.(Market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Michael Byuns Mitre series says "executive" loud and clear. The sophisticated line of desks, guest seating, and conference tables comes in a range of exotic woods such as anigre, ebony, and tiger wood. 1811 Second Avenue NW, Stewartville, MN...

Bentley Prince Street.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Fantastic Bars and Fantastic Grid nylon carpets are inspired by global metropolitan elements. Pinstripe Scan is created from postproduction yarns in variegated tones of each color. 14641 East Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91746;...

Donghia.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Inspired by the mythological Greek goddess, the Athena glass lamp collection offers three stunning shapes. All come in tints of either green, pink, or blue-gray with a taffeta shade. 485 Broadway, New York. NY 10013; 212-925-2777; donghia.com,...

Creations metaphores.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Olivier Nourry's new line re-creates the handwoven artistry of Native American textiles. The Apache, Navajo, and Yuma are each available in four earthy colorways. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 613, New York, NY 10022; 800-366-4442; donghia.com,...

Old world weavers.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Both Chila, a quilted argyle, and Pi Confort, a multicolored strie, are woven cotton blends. The plush chenille textiles are available in three autumnal colors. 979 Third Avenue, Suite 1002, New York, NY 10022; 212-355-7186; starkcarpet.com,...

Arc-Com.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Lily Pond and Wind Chime fabrics have springtime patterns rendered in polyester acrytic. Both are perfect for multimarket use and available in an extensive color palette. 33 Ramland South, Orangeburg, NY 10962; 800-223-5466; arc-com.com. circle...

Invision carpet systems.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Small-scale texture characterizes the Keystone line of nylon fabrics. The collection is available in 19 colors Framework, Ringstone, Corbels, Haunch, and Buttress. P.O. Box 1287, Dalton, GA 30722; 800-241-4585; invisioncarpet.com. circle 353...

Gretchen Bellinger.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Knotty or Nice features a silk ground embroidered with knotted silk threads that form plump bundles of texture. It's available in three colors including Platinum Bombshell. 31 Ontario Street, Cohoes, NY 12047; 518-235-2828;...

KI.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... Impress task chair offers high-end performance at a reasonable price point. Features include a radiused back, three-position back lock, tilt tension, and adjustable height. Leather and custom upholstery options are available. P.O. Box 8100,...

Robert Allen.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The Modern Glamour collection offers polyester, cotton, and rayon blends in names such as Pillow Talk, Star Appeal, Bombshell, and Liza. A total of seven patterns--ranging from florals to geometrics--in 27 colors are available. 55 Cabot...

Matthews & Parker.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The K.S. Square Leg coffee table is a modern interpretation of a classic Karl Springer design. Made to order in any size, its available in a range of metal finishes and in single-tier form with or without a stretcher. 2 Elmdorf Drive,...

Henry Hall designs.(market: NeoCon World's Trade Fair June 13-15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago)
May 1, 2005... The rust-proof Fusion Tribu outdoor series includes a chaise, an armchair, and dining tables in matte finishes. The pieces are made of marine grade steel and potyethylene resin and come in white, gray, or bronze. 255 Kansas Street, Suite 310,...

Rewarding excellence.(iida awards)
May 1, 2005... HATS OFF TO SIX HONOREES OF THE INTERNATIONAL Interior Design Association's 32nd annual competition. The winners are: Munge Leung Design Associates in Toronto; M.J. Neat Architects in Austin, Texas; Perkins + Will/Eva Maddox Branded...

M.J. Neal Architects.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... HIGH-END JEWELER ANTHONY NAK turned to M.J. Neal Architects for an Austin, Texas, flagship worthy of its precious and semiprecious stones set in platinum and gold. The architects converted a mundane 800-square-foot retail space into an elegant,...

Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg Architects.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... ROUGHLY 1,140 BIRCH PLYWOOD acoustical panels, wrapped in poly-cotton blend fabric, went into Pasanella + Klein Stolzman + Berg Architects' interior design for the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall in the music department of the State University of...

Sam Trimble Design: winner: Will Ching.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... A REFRIGERATED FROSTY-WHITE DISPLAY case resembling a crepe cake is the centerpiece of Sam Trimble Design's interior for the Lady M Cake Boutique, a 600-square-foot cafe in New York. The 24-foot-long case is fronted with a quartz agglomerate...

Perkins + Will/Eva Maddox Branded Environments.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... ILLUSTRATING HAWORTH'S SUSTAINABILITY initiatives as well as its office furniture, Perkins + Will/Eva Maddox Branded Environments created an eco-friendly redesign for its Chicago showroom--a sales center, conference facility, and flagship...

Munge Leung Design Associates.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... MUNGE LEUNG DESIGN ASSOCIATES has outcome itself by updating the 2,000-square-foot Toronto nightclub the Orange Room, which the firm previously designed seven years ago. Before its renovation, the elevated pink and black canopied lounge was a...

HNTB/Rafael Vinoly Architects.(iida awards)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... NEW ENGLAND'S COASTLINE AND foliage inspired the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center's interiors, thanks to a collaboration between HNTB and Rafael Vinoly Architects. A terrazzo floor in the main Lobby shows seven shades of blue-green as an...

Interior design.(special advertising section)(Advertisement)
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NeoCon[R] World's Trade Fair: solutions for the design & management of the built environment.
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Skin deep: Laura Guido-Clark's intuitive finishes and color choices scratch the surface of a profound design discipline.(crosslines)
May 1, 2005... LAURA GUIDO-CLARK IS ALL ABOUT surfaces. But her work for Samsung, Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mattel is hardly superficial As a consultant on color, materials, and finishes for these clients, her job is as much about psychology as...

Neutral zone: Switzerland gives a gift of high design to the United Nations headquarters in New York.(matters of design)
May 1, 2005... IT'S TRADITION FOR A country joining the United Nations to present the organization with an accession gift. Over the years, the offerings of 191 member nations--generally large objets d'art--have piled up like too many wedding presents on...

America's (16) top models: the U.S. General Services Administration buys design for you; its biennial design-excellence citations celebrate the best of those precious commissions.(centerfold)
May 1, 2005... A COURTHOUSE, A PUBLIC ART INSTALlation, and a World War II memorial book may seem to be disparate pursuits. But what they share--based on a litmus test of a handful of criteria administered by nine judges--is the official designation as the...

Labor of the month.(letter from the editor)
May 1, 2005... On May 1, Europeans celebrate work. Some do this, ironically, by taking the day off. The more serious-minded hit the street en masse, wearing a Communist-red carnation on their lapels. Meanwhile, we at Interior Design up the ante by...

Serpentine logic: Martini, Meyer's curved walls got straight to the point at Product Visionaires, a Berlin company that develops the cell phones of the future.
May 1, 2005... From her office window, designer Alexandra Martini looks out at one of her favorite sights in Berlin, the docks near the Oberbaumbrucke over the River Spree. "It's still an industrial area, but--at the moment--it's the place to be," she says....