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Symposium Discussing the State of Italian Architecture |
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 09:17 |
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  The Depart Foundation and the Istituto Svizzero di Roma (ISR) present
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO ITALIAN ARCHITECTURE?
CRITICAL POSITIONS ON THE PAST, THE PRESENT, AND THE FUTURE
A symposium at the Istituto Svizzero di Roma, October 15–16, 2010,
curated by Reto Geiser
The first installment in a series of planned biennial symposia that aim to explore the productive intersections and overlaps between art, architecture, and design, this two-day symposium will bring together emerging and established voices to discuss the current state of Italian architecture.
As explained by the oraganizers: In the second half of the twentieth century, such singular figures as Aldo Rossi, Vittorio Gregotti, and Manfredo Tafuri, or collaborative practices such as Archizoom and Superstudio, not only shaped the architectural culture within Italy, but also took a prominent position on the stage of international discourse. Italian architecture gradually disappeared from the limelight as commercially driven forms of building replaced politically motivated manifestos and bold architectural visions in the advent of postmodernism. How has Italian architecture since developed? What does Italian architecture mean today? What is the background against which architecture is currently produced in Italy?
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Chicago Architecture Foundation Media Calendar: Events and Tour for July, August, September 2010 |
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Written by Susan Ross
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 08:48 |
NEW THIS SEASON:
Early Risers: Chicago Skyscrapers Walking Tour
Weekdays, 7:30 am
An energetic 60-minute walk through the Loop provides an overview of Chicago architecture, including the Marquette Building, the Rookery, Mies van der Rohe’s Federal Center, the Willis Tower, and the Trump Tower.
Elevated Architecture: Chicago’s Loop by Train
Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:30 am.
Explore Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of the elevated trains and station platforms.
Skyscraper Walk through Time – New 1- hour tour
Weds and Fri. 10:30am; Sat 3:30pm
Short walk through the Loop includes classic skyscrapers from each major era, from the early masonry buildings through the 21st century super-tall highrises.
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Intoducing the Interior Design Show West Happening This Fall for 4 Days |
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Thursday, 08 July 2010 07:36 |
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 From October 14th – 17th, over 200 exhibitors will gather under the roof of Vancouver’s new convention centre for Western Canada’s residential design event: Interior Design Show West (IDSwest). In addition to highlighting interior designers, architects, and design-focused products and services, this year’s show will also feature presentations from Canadian Design Celebrity Sarah Richardson, host of Sarah’s House on HGTV, as well as a student design feature, a ‘made in BC’ complete living unit, a local design challenge, and the second annual installation of Designing Inside the Box.
From what began in 2004 as Design Vancouver, IDSwest has grown into one of the West Coast’s largest design events. Featuring some of the top architectural, interior, and landscape design firms in the country and numerous retailers showcasing quality products and services, the show provides a forum for both trade and consumers alike to explore design in a contemporary context through public workshops, presentations and innovative special features.
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Interesting products at NeoCon 2010 part 3 |
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 14:19 |
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4. Floor Covering/Floor Laminates
Company Name:Centiva by International Floors of America
Booth #: 8-6118
Centiva Rays: Create an upscale look with this directional product featuring fine lines and subtle metallic highlights. Rays may be installed using square tiles such as 12” x 12” up to 36” x 36” or in a plank format such as 4” x 36 or 6” x 36” to create a unique look. Choose from a variety of surface textures, with or without a beveled edge.
Company Name: Estrie Products International
Booth #: 7-4093
Stonescape & Viera : With colors and patterns that emulate nature, Stonescape & Viera offer the perfect blend of ecological responsibility and high performance. Both Viera and Stonescape contain NO PVC, halogens, plasticizers, chlorines or asbestos and emit NO harmful VOCs into the environment. Beyond its environmental benefits, Stonescape and Viera are exceptional products designed to solve common flooring challenges in the workplace.
Company Name: Fiandre by Trans Ceramica
Booth# : 9086
Active Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic : Active™, is our commitment to a better world. Fiandre, within the framework of its research and innovative activities, has developed a new production method geared towards materials whose active principle helps to actually improve the quality of the environment.
This production method makes it possible to create ceramic floor and wall tiles that are able to carry out a specific antibacterial action and to reduce polluting factors that are a constant presence in contemporary urban environments. With Active™ Clean Air & Antibacterial Ceramic, it is possible to use, both indoors and outdoors, materials that make an active contribution to creating a better atmosphere and a cleaner environment.
Company Name: PatCraft
Booth#: 11-113
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Company Name: PatCraft
Booth #: 11-113
Overtones
Company Name: RM Global, LLC
Booth #: 8-8065
Fine Art Glass Flooring: RM Global Fine Art Glass Flooring introduces unlimited artist designs and colors in illuminated glass flooring for stunning lobbies, restaurants, casinos, and beyond! Our electronic art interlayer process achieves 4000dpi resolution with a theoretical 36 Billion colors for limitless imaginations!
5. Lighting
Company Name: EcoBrite-LED by Lotstar Limited
Booth #: 7-2099
LED Dimmable Light LS-G60-7W: With cutting edge in thermal management technology to ensure long life, this dimmable light bulb will last 50,000 hours while working with any existing dimmer.
Company Name: Luxo
Booth #: 8th Floor, 3086C
Ovelo: Luxo's Ovelo LED task light provides industry-leading luminance from 6w dimmable LEDs. The ovelo's fluid motion and unique 9 - hour auto shutoff feature guarantee ergonomics and energy-efficiency in a stunning design.
6. Lounge seating
Company Name: Arcadia
Booth #: Showroom 340
Achella modular lounge collection: Versatile in every way imaginable, the Achella Modular Collection embodies creative freedom in the realm of public seating. Arm and armless lounge seats, tables and benches align together to form configurations of curvilinear descent, classic straight-line arrangements, or a combination of both to create inspired arrangements of limitless potential.
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Interesting products at NeoCon 2010 part 2 |
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 00:00 |
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As explained on Monday, we have sifted through the exhibits and are displaying some of the products that we liked.
3. Furniture
Company Name: Arktura
Booth #: 7-4114
Coral Bench: The cellular, organic patterns of the Coral extend the full length of the form, providing a visually
compelling experience. Inspired by nature, these algorithmically generated patterns are laser cut
into radius bent steel that is then powder coated in an assortment of colors. The Coral is a
versatile piece that works equally well in an indoor or outdoor environment.
Company Name: Arktura
Booth #: 7-4114
Flow Bench: The flow bench is made of an eco-composite that realizes a functional bench through a dynamic
fluid form.
Company Name: Arktura
Booth #: 7-4114
Hive Coffee Table: The attraction of the Hive series is its intricate algorithmically generated cellular pattern. Dynamic
and transformative, the bench is shaped from bent steel and finished with a zero VOC powder
coat in several distinct colors.
Company Name: Arktura
Booth #: 7-4114
Nebula Coffee Table: The algorithmically generated pattern of the Nebula explores the formation and organization of
the cosmos. Dynamic and delicate, the Nebula Table comes in multiple sizes and can be used
with or without its glass top.
Company Name: TMC Furniture Inc.
Booth #: 8-6102
ImPrinted Kestrel Chair: TMC Furniture’s ImPrinted™process applies imagery to the curved wood surfaces of chairs. Pictured is the Kestrel Chair with Tapestry Color Study.
Company Name: Davis Furniture Industries, Inc
Booth #: 3-115
SITE Collection: SITE collection consists of a complimentary family of low, large-scale tables, modular benches and a highly configurable storage system. The collection was designed to enable rich collaborative interactions in settings ranging from conference rooms to large public spaces.
Company Name: IoA Healthcare Furniture
Booth #: 8-4062
LOTA sleeper: The LOTA sleeper, with it’s clean and elegant aesthetics, features a sleeping area independent from the sitting surface. The “mechanism-less” design is intuitive and provides a safe and effortless conversion.
Company Name: Sparkology
Booth #: 8-8111
Flip: A table, stool and cubby all in one, the versatile flip meets a full spectrum of needs with one space- saving piece.
Company Name: TMC Furniture Inc.
Booth #: 8-6102
ImPrinted Kestrel Chair: TMC Furniture’s ImPrinted™process applies imagery to the curved wood surfaces of chairs. Pictured is the Flick Chair with Tapestry Color Study.
Company Name; VanerumStelter
Booth #: 7-6068
Design by Bram Boo: This design by Bram Boo was created by blending the elements of socialization, rest, and work into one function. It fosters a collaborative environment by positioning four seats in a central fashion.
The idea came by thinking on a piece of furniture that provides the opportunity to socialise, rest or work.
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