the axor brand will showcase axor myedition at icff, the tailor-made collection, brings individualization to the bathroom, pairing sleek, low-profile faucet bodies with seven different cover plates including chrome, 13 pvd finishes, leather, wood, two types of marble, and a mirrored or black glass. it was designed in collaboration with renowned creative studio phoenix design.
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axor myedition at icff
molo premieres the aluminum textile soft collection at icff 2019. micro- coated with the actual metal, aluminum textile softwall + softblock, benchwall and softseating introduces new mercurial materiality to the award-winning molo soft collection in its 16th year at the show.
designed by stephanie forsythe + todd macallen, molo’s soft collection is a modular system of space partitions, lighting, table and seating elements that uses honeycomb geometry to flex, expand and compress. made from recyclable paper or non-woven textile materials, in a multi-patented system with magnetic end panels for flexible, modular arrangement, the collection empowers individuals to redesign and shape their surroundings with spontaneous ease.
the optical properties of the new aluminum textile finish create a lively range of reflected light and shadow across the pleated surfaces of the flexible structures. at an intimate, tactile scale, the thin coating of aluminum highlights the intricate pattern of textile fibers.
these pieces should be seen and touched in person to be fully appreciated. visitors to molo’s installation in new york will explore winding corridors that reveal acoustic spaces in which to meet, repose and study the effects of light. the morphing, flower-like forms of urchin table + floor light suddenly bloom around a corner, and cloud lights float overhead. curls shape shadows, grey like pencil shavings and sharpened by silvered patterns of sun cast over the shifting heights and positions of the walls. aluminum textile lounger awards explorers with a restful recline.
on the perimeter, high-backed benchwalls arrange flexible gathering space, curving in for intimate discussion, or reaching out into expansive lounge seating. the seating takes on a comfortable springiness over time as the top surface of textile crushes and softens with use, developing a beautiful patina of soft shining facets.
each entrance, course, and time of day presents a unique experience of the installation. we welcome you to explore and interact with all products in the soft collection: expand softwall in a variety of colours, spring open folding stools, benches and tables and share your project ideas on molo sketching circles. flexible in length, fluid in form, made of 99% air when expanded and able to pack flat for storage or transport, the structures may be reimagined endlessly for use in creative workplace, retail, residential, exhibition and event design.
molo co-founder and designer stephanie forsythe will be at icff to share her unique insight into the molo studio.
the nycxdesign awards & party is a highlight of nycxdesign, new york city’s annual celebration of design that attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and designers from across the globe. the nycxdesign awards honors outstanding products and projects in categories that span major areas of design, from architecture to interiors, from products to accessories, from craft to technology.
> pre-awards reception: 5pm – 6pm
> nycxdesign awards ceremony: 6pm – 7pm
> icff party: 7pm – 10pm
the icff party immediately follows the nycxdesign awards and is presented by icff and interior design magazine. the gala party features open bar, passed o’deuvres and live entertainment
admission fee
awards & party: $150 before may 1st | party only: $100 before may 1st, $150 onsite
event website
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the 31st annual [ icff ] north america’s platform for global design, will map the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next at new york city’s jacob k. javits convention center, may 21-24, 2017. registration is now open. no cost registration for industry professional ends may 18th, after may 18th the cost is $60.
the nycxdesign awards & party is a highlight of nycxdesign, new york city’s annual celebration of design that attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees and designers from across the globe. the nycxdesign awards honors outstanding products and projects in categories that span major areas of design, from architecture to interiors, from products to accessories, from craft to technology.
Presented and sponsored by Contract magazine, this new pavilion will feature designers of better commercial spaces, showcasing the latest in lighting, furniture, wall coverings, seating, and materials.
the american society of interior designers (asid) will highlight their emerald expo partnership at icff this year, leveraging their reach in the design community. true to asid’s mission of design impacts lives, the society will build out icff’s dedication to showcasing the best in innovative, inspiring design with custom programming and dedicated show participation.
pioneering ergonomics company honors the legacy of designer niels diffrient & the first ever self-adjusting chair with activations around the world and throughout the year.
this year marks the twentieth anniversary of niels diffrient’s freedom chair. launched by humanscale, the freedom chair revolutionized the seating industry as the first ever self-adjusting chair. it is revered for its elegant simplicity, functionality and timeless design. to mark the occasion, humanscale is launching a year long initiative that will include various events and activations around the world.
“niels shared our belief that form flows from function, and therefore, created something that is honest, timeless and as relevant in new york as it is in helsinki and singapore,” says humanscale ceo and founder robert king.
introduced in 1999, the freedom was the first chair to remove the traditional manual knobs and levers and replace them with the sitter’s body weight and the laws of physics. this resulting self-adjusting mechanism allows users to move freely from posture to posture without thinking about it. diffrient effectively reinvented the modern task chair and changed the way people sit.
shortly after its launch, the freedom was praised by the new york times for ‘setting the gold standard’ in seating. today sales total over 2 million pieces. freedom has also won 10 international awards and been featured in close to 50 tv shows and films.
“perhaps more interesting is that the self-adjusting mechanism is increasingly relevant in today’s work environment. in fact, now, twenty years later, the large furniture companies have finally launched self-adjusting chairs claiming it’s the future of seating. that’s just another testament to niels’ foresight,” adds king.
the iconic chair is set to begin an official world tour throughout 2019, making monthly appearances in cities and important events around the globe, including milan (salone del mobile), london (clerkenwell design week), new york (icff) and chicago (neocon) and more. as the first chair to adapt to real people and real movement, these activations will give trade and consumers the opportunity to personally experience and celebrate freedom’s intuitive ergonomic design and the legacy of niels diffrient.
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humanscale leverages new technology and functional design to transform traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces. as the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products, humanscale improves the health and comfort of work life. committed to making a net-positive impact on the earth as well as our customers, humanscale offers award-winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity and longevity.
above> gentner’s fraction collection
chicago designer christopher gentner brings new work to icff again. gentner, a metalsmith/designer, speaks via a language of sculpture and detail, his work being at the crossroads of design and art. booth #332
discover how successful designers turned their dreams into reality. in this edition of design dreams, dezeen editor-in-chief marcus fairs speaks to designer joep van lieshout in celebration of his new liberty lounger.
zero waste bistro
join us for four days of food and design at #wanteddesign manhattan on 19-22 may. the finnish cultural institute in new york has invited chefs from the helsinki-based restaurant nolla to bring their zero waste food philosophy to new york. co-curated by designers harri koskinen and linda bergroth, the pop-up bistro builds on themes of circular economy, new material innovations and sustainable design.
here you can book your tickets for our daily brunch and lunch sessions, featuring a mouth-watering zero waste tasting menu, and a thought-provoking design experience. on monday and tuesday we’ll also be serving breakfast, which is a quicker way of experiencing the zero waste bistro. here’s a list of all tasting sessions. make sure to book ahead as seating is very limited.
saturday 19 may
brunch 11am-12:30pm
lunch 2pm-3:30pm
sunday 20 may
brunch 11am-12:30pm
lunch 2pm-3:30pm
monday 21 may
breakfast 10:30am-11:30am
lunch 1pm-2:30pm
tuesday 22 may
breakfast 10:30am-11:30am
lunch 1pm-2:30pm
in addition to the tasting sessions, zero waste bistro features a series of talks and workshops:
saturday 19 may
4:30pm from the fields, from the forests, from the sea
workshop on edible building materials, with parson’s healthy material lab
sunday 20 may
4:30pm magic of numbers
talk on zero waste fashion, with timo rissanen and yeohlee teng
monday 21 may
3:30pm refuce, reduce and reuse. recipe for running a zero waste restaurant.
with carlos henriques, luka balac, albert franch sunyer and pauliina siniauer.
patrizia moroso and patricia urquiola on their 20 years of friendship and design collaboration. space is limited please rsvp.
this year for the first time, icff will host a silent auction during the fair with proceeds to benefit the alzheimer’s association and the anna hernandez/luna textiles education fund award in memory of anna hernandez, the award-winning founder of luna textiles, who succumbed to alzheimer’s at the age of 56. the award recognizes her distinguished career and female business owners whose firms specialize in interior design or product design. the first $5,000 raised will be used to match the anna hernandez-luna textiles education fund award, given to an up and coming female designer.
this new design industry initiative will involve the fair’s 900 exhibiting companies who will be invited to donate the latest designs in flooring, carpets, kitchen & bath products, and art objects to be auctioned off to the icff audience of more than 36,000 in a 1,600 square foot pavilion where attendees can bid on items during the course of the four-day fair. silent auction item donations will also be profiled on www.icff.com. after matching the education fund award, proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to the alzheimer’s association, the leading voluntary health organization in alzheimer’s care, support and research.
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