the 10th season of the architecture & design film festival – the nation’s largest film festival devoted to the creative spirit that drives architecture and design – will kick off in new york city from 16 > 21 october at cinépolis chelsea. with dozens of humanistic documentaries about creative visionaries, including design legend dieter rams and the engineer of the twin towers, leslie e. robertson, stimulating talks with filmmakers and architects, a pop-up bookstore, and interactive installations in the festival lounge, adff:ny is the perfect fall activity for design-loving new yorkers.
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ticket price:
opening night: $75
general admission: $17
members of aia, asid, and iida: $14
students: $12.50
architects, designers, and design lovers are invited to pop in and out of 13 of soho’s top design showrooms where festive libations and a unique curated selection of short films will take place in each showroom. the event is free, but rsvp is required.
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interior design editor-in-chief cindy allen will lead a panel discussion with three women who lead some of the most prodigious firms in our industry. read on to learn more about the panelists before they take the stage at neocon, monday, 11 june. for those not registered for the presentation, it will be live streamed on the mart’s grand stair and open to all.
panel includes:
robin klehr avia, managing principal, gensler
presents her own thinking centers on problem-solving, bringing people together for a consensus of opinions, and embracing diversity. the consummate pragmatist. simultaneously, she acknowledges the importance of instinct—and acts on it.
gisue hariri, principal, hariri & hariri architecture
“a lot of people think everything is about taste…design is about a vision,” says gisue hariri.
lauren rottet, principal, rottet studio
rottet is known for her expertise and leadership in the design of office environments and has created offices for many of the fortune100 companies including goldman sachs, disney and ge as well as the top international financial service and law firms.
at the kimball showroom (nyc), idlny will host a special seminar to educate new york state interior designers about the national council of interior design qualification exam.
developed to demystify the certification process for interior designers, this session will offer designers a clear, step-by-step plan to prepare for and ultimately pass the ncidq exam. as a requirement for certification, the exam is the gold standard for demonstrating competency in interior design. passing the exam not only offers prestige and respect, but it will also open the door for interior designers at every step of their career, from qualifying for jobs to securing future leadership opportunities.
with a presentation from thom banks, the executive director of cidq, attendees will learn:
why it’s important to take the ncidq exam
how to certify their work experience
which prep courses are available
when they can take each part of the exam
after the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to voice questions and comments to cidq staff. readers can rsvp to info@idlny.org.
photo by jen brister
idlny leaders, with coalition partners iida ny and asid ny upstate/ canada east, will gather upstate in albany to lead a half day of programming for new york state designers.
the event was organized to equip new york state interior designers with knowledge about the legislation that currently regulates their rights to practice (for example, the “sign & seal” law prohibits interior designers from submitting plans or specifications to obtain a building permit for a project), as well as future bills that could impact them. idlny president dan villella will provide insight on these legislative issues and a ceu accredited seminar about advocacy will close out the evening. attendees will leave the session armed with the tools they need to work for change. this is a free event, but please register online with the link provided.
please join us for an intimate, lively, and thought-provoking mixer with dutch design master, piet boon, whose creations range from furniture, lighting, and luxury interior projects, to collaborations with porsche and land rover. piet will be presenting design insights of his furniture collection, and sharing his thoughts on the balance between functionality, aesthetics, and individuality in design.
studio piet boon, founded in 1983, creates striking contemporary furniture, interiors, architecture, and product designs. the brand is world-renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, quality and vision, with a portfolio of corporate, commercial, and private clients in over 46 countries. piet boon is best known for his clear, no-nonsense style, as well as his exceptional use of colors and materials, creating practical and unfettered simplicity in his designs.
haute living is proud to have been the first furniture retailer to introduce the piet boon furniture collection to the united states in 2008, and remains one of the few select showrooms to represent his work today. guests will have the opportunity to meet and talk with piet boon one-on-one, network with industry insiders over refreshments, and discover the true essence and meaning of the piet boon collection!
about haute living
the haute living showroom, located in chicago’s river north design district, has become an integral part of the chicago design community and a destination for architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts from all over the world. known for consistently promoting emerging designers and progressive brands, our thoughtfully curated collection represents the very best in modern and contemporary design today.
The theme for Neocon, the U.S. contract furniture industry trade show, is “Think Big.” The 2012 theme also means think global: 80 manufacturers representing 20 countries this year. The programming is also international. A pre-registration period ends 4 June. [ neocon ] [ exhibitors a > z ]
event: neocon 2012
venue: merchandise mart | chicago
dates: 11 > 13 june 2012
iida 2010
competition theme — green hearts.
the competition calls out to designers with green hearts. seeking fresh and new design proposals that sustainably change everyday city living and propose a future where humans and nature coexist harmoniously. entry deadline: august 25, 2010.
Yet another list. Bathroom design trends: Soft. Green. Fashion. Easy. Design. Private. Water. Home. Techness. Concept. From Duravit
Extended deadline: November 7, 2008. Architects. Designers. Interiors. Fashion. Graphics. International Design Awards Call to Entry
