ISSUE #4/23 THE SOHO DESIGN DISTRICT VOICE
It's been an intense Spring-Summer so far in the SoHo Design District.
New showroom openings, new SDD members, new line launches, Design Award winners, partnerships with ACE NY and Architects Newspaper, and more; there has been plenty to keep the design community active in the historical neighborhood of SoHo.
And we are proud to share that in May, the SDD event page on the NYCxDesign online calendar has been the most visited. Yes, that's right. So, thank you all for joining us in our neighborhood. It is busy, bustling, growing, and this wouldn't be without your presence.
If you missed any SDD happening, please find below an update on most recent ones. There is more planned for the Fall, so keep following us here.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in SoHo!
Local News
On July 19th, SDD hosted a new edition of the summer Design Hunt, this time in partnership with Architect's Newspaper.
It's been a fun, well attended evening dedicated to industry professionals. Attendees visited the 11 participating showrooms, they mingled, discovered, and made new connections.
Among those who made it to all 11 showrooms, 11 lucky people were raffled and won the design prizes donated by participating brands.
Don't miss it next year!
Newly opened showroom
CASTRADS - 70 Thompson st
Steam radiators with temperature control in beautiful Farrow & Ball colors.
This NYC apartment in a 1920 Park Slope Brownstone was overheated by oversized and awkwardly positioned original radiators.
The owners came to Castrads for a solution, saying “We chose Castrads because of its reputation and design options. We also liked the thermostat control.”
Following an at-home consultation, they opted to install Castrads Mercury column radiators with Niva One-Pipe Steam Thermostatic valves. With lower output radiators and thermostatic controls the steam system now maintains a far more comfortable, ambient heat, which can be easily adjusted when necessary.
“As a cherry on top, Castrads was able to paint our units in our chosen Farrow & Ball colors.” Attuned to the history of the property, our customers had a clear concept for their color scheme which they selected from British supplier Farrow & Ball.
Our cast iron radiators are custom made and finished. In addition to our Signature Collection and Bare Metal finishes, you can choose any color from the ranges at Farrow & Ball, Benjamin Moore or Little Greene.
CIELO - 109 Greene st, ste 1D
Les Petites collection
The new Les Petites collection by Italian brand Ceramica Cielo, designed by Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano, is dedicated to small bathrooms with big personality. Suspended ceramic elements supported by metal structures, in an interplay of horizontal planes and vertical uprights, make Les Petites a design that fits perfectly into any environment. A sophisticated and versatile collection where the “greatness” of the object lies entirely in its intrinsic aesthetic and functional value.
MoMa Design Store - 81 Spring st
Vignelli Hellerware Rainbow Stacking Dinnerware
MoMA Exclusive: Return of a design classic! Stacking Dinnerware was designed in 1964 by Massimo and Lella Vignelli and this multi-colored Rainbow version of the set was introduced by the Vignellis and the manufacturer Heller in 1971. Made to bring everyday delight and to last for years to come, these durable melamine designs, each in a different color of rainbow, stack up to create an eye-popping display that resembles an art object. A set of monochromatic Vignelli Stacking Dinnerware from 1964.
Click here to purchase your set.
SALVATORI - 102 Wooster st
Hito collection designed by Piero Lissoni
Designed by Piero Lissoni, the Hito collection gets its name from the Japanese word for person and is crafted to elevate and personalize bathroom design for a finish that is uniquely yours. A hallmark of both Salvatori and Piero Lissoni, the clean lines and pure volumes give form to a streamlined collection of pieces with exquisite attention to detail.
Hito presents various configurations to accommodate the needs and tastes of every individual client comprising a variety of storage solutions and drawer organization accessories, modular washbasins, mirrors, and floating shelves, as well as a hand-decorated ceramic stool.
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CANOVA | NERO CUCINE + PIANCA&PARTNERS - 88 Prince street, 4C
Showroom opening report.
Renowned Italian brands Canova and Nero Cucine celebrated the opening of their new flagship showroom in the Little Singer Building, in the heart of Soho. The inauguration event, which took place on May 20th during the NYCxDesign Festival, was a resounding success and a collaborative effort with Pianca & Partners, a leading Italian contract hub specialized in custom hospitality and commercial interiors.
The new showroom, located at 88 Prince Street, 4C, serves as a testament to the relentless pursuit of excellence. With its contemporary and inviting atmosphere, the showroom provides a captivating space for clients and design professionals to explore the latest offerings from Canova, Nero Cucine, and Pianca & Partners.
ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY & SDD Partnership.
Soho Design District collaborated with the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY this past spring by coordinating two of their final presentation events at the Salvatori showroom and the Poggenpohl showroom. These events allowed high school students in the program to showcase the mock design projects they created with support from their mentors, who are AEC industry professionals.
The mission of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater New York (ACE GNY) is to engage and enlighten high school students to pursue careers in the design and construction industry through mentorship.
SALVATORI Patchwork collection wins 2023 NYCxDESIGN Awards
Launched at Salone del Mobile 2023, Salvatori’s Patchwork collection by Piero Lissoni was named a winner in Interior Design’s 2023 NYCxDESIGN Awards. The collection exemplifies the brand’s commitment to working with creatives and innovators to find ways to recycle and achieve zero waste while respecting the innate beauty of natural stone. The finish consists of squares of natural stone sourced from the production waste of other Salvatori finishes, including the Bamboo and Spaghetti textures. The pieces are laid in an assemblage that creates a playful patchwork of textures with endless possibilities for customization and an intriguing play of light and shadow.
