ISSUE #5/23 THE SOHO DESIGN DISTRICT VOICE
Once we returned from the Summer break, a flurry of Design & Architecture initiatives filled our calendar in the SoHo Design District.
Read on for updates on all activities and a rich list of upcoming events in the 'hood and the city at large.
From product launches, to panels, movies, and more, the offer is mind-blowing.
Join us in this exciting whirlwind of content-sharing and networking, and
see you soon in SoHo!
AIA NY - Interiors Residential Review
On October 12th, AIA NY hosted its annual Interiors Residential Review. The event took place at the Boffi, Artemide, and Foscarini SoHo showroom, each exhibiting a selection of the finalist projects.
AIA guests and the finalist studios whose project was on display had the chance to share and learn about each work while mingling at each location.
All finalist projects will be on view in the windows of the Boffi showroom until October 31st 2023:
The Suffolk by JG Neukomm Architecture
Chelsea Apartment by Le Whit
Gramercy Townhouse Triplex by AMMOR Architecture
Roxbury House by DesaiChia
West 53rd Street Apartment by Messana O’Rorke
House in Michigan by Khanna Schultz Architecture and Design
North Salem Farm by Worrell Yeung
DE PADOVA - a conversation with KEIJI TAKEUCHI
On September 28th, DePadova hosted a conversation with Japanese-Milan based designer Keiji Takeuchi.
The attending trade professionals were offered the opportunity to learn about the designer inspiration and the new works created for the DePadova collection.
INDUSTRY WEST - launch event: Zio&Sons collection
Industry West has once again broken new ground as they unveiled a unique design experience within the walls of their SoHo showroom.
Gone are the conventional boundaries of a showroom experience, replaced by an open oasis that surrounds you with a fusion of nature and design. Inside you find inspiration and tranquility as you pass through their zen garden with soothing fountains.
Above, a living plant installation suspends over the floorplan, acting as its own work of art. The result is a visual spectacle that showcases the seamless fusion of contemporary design and the beauty of the natural world.
PROMO: Receive 25% off your purchase when you shop in the showroom. Just mention the code SDDNEWSLETTER!
CANOVA | NERO CUCINE - fashion event
On New York Fashion Week, design and fashion converged at Canova & Nero Cucine's atelier. Guests had the opportunity to experience a unique fusion of Chinese culture, Italian design, and couture craftsmanship as Grace Chen, a prominent luxury fashion and lifestyle brand, unveiled its "Poetry of Life" fashion salon.
Grace Chen's approach, rooted in Chinese heritage, transcends time and culture, offering a wide made-to-measure range of attires, from business formal to evening gowns. The event seamlessly combined traditional craftsmanship and glamour, with timeless elegance and sophistication.
POGGENPOHL - Best Product Award
Poggenpohl is proud to announce that the Contour Kitchen won the Best Product Award in Kitchen Cabinetry & Storage from Kitchen & Bath Business magazine. The handcrafted collection features a minimal look and restrained palette, with an aluminum frame that outlines the cabinet door profile. It is available in black, bronze, aluminum and stainless-steel anodized aluminum finishes and can be used on 33 cabinet front designs.
GANDIA BLASCO - New GIRO collection
NEW! The collection designed by @mut_design , GIRO, is based on a succession of mathematical curves which, thanks to a slight variation in their shapes, generate the optical illusion of a tube rolled up on itself.
lts meandering textures and reliefs result in designs with movement that add a playful touch. GIRO rugs are handmade with virgin wool using the hand-tufting technique.
MoMa Design Store - Yayoi Kusama pumpkins
It's pumpkin season: buy your own at the MoMa Design Store.
Modeled after one of Kusama’s most famous artworks, these lacquer-painted resin objects will bring a bright pop of whimsy and optimism to your desk or bookshelf. Yayoi Kusama is represented in MoMA’s collection.
ARCHTOBER
100’s of events & exhibitions
Until October 31st
Archtober brings together over 100 partner institutions across the five boroughs (and some across the country!) to celebrate the rich architectural history of NYC. Events range from building tours and lectures by design experts, to architecture-themed education programs and professional development offerings.
NYCxDESIGN presents Design Pavilion
By highlighting architecture and sustainable building materials, these installations draw public attention to a vision of stellar sustainable and ethical practices through the lens of design, and to NYCxDESIGN’s role in gathering and galvanizing the broad coalition of design that powers New York City and enriches the world.
Design Pavilion is located in various venues around Manhattan.
ADFF - NY Until October 14th
The NYC edition of the Architecture &Design Film Festival returns to the city.
Watch select works on film depicting people and projects that shaped and shape our industry and our world. Click here for calendar and tickets.
ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE of NY - Lecture
American Museum of Natural History's Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation Project Study.
Architects and museum leadership discuss the collaborative process of creating the Center.
October 25th at 7:00pm
For details and tickets click here.
AUTENTICO. Design made in Puglia
With the participation of SDD MEMBER AMURA
Autentico is an immersive exhibition that will make its debut in New York’s Meatpacking District November 10-17, 2023.
Visitors will discover handcrafted furnishings and objects from 11 top Pugliese design brands, captivating photography by rising Pugliese photographer Piero Percoco, and enjoy special regional experiences.
A vibrant celebration of Pugliese design and culture, depicting its rich history, emphasis on materiality and sustainability, and commitment to both traditional craftsmanship and experimental innovation.
VISIT: Friday, November 10 - Sunday, November 12 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17 – 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
