Interior Design News
IIDA to Induct New President and Board Members at Annual Meeting
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) will induct James Williamson, IIDA, LEED AP, as the Association's International President for the 2012-2013 term on June 10, 2012.
Herman Miller Collection to Pop in NYC Shop
Herman Miller has opened a Pop Up Shop in New York City, officially introducing the Herman Miller Collection to the largest metro market in North America.
Denise Cherry Shows Businessweek How to Design an Office
In the current "How To" issue of Businessweek (along with a primer on making coffee by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and a guide to motivating people by Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel) Studio O+A Director of Design Denise Cherry demonstrates how to design an office.
New Offices for ConVis by Ware Malcomb
Ware Malcomb designed the new offices for ConVis, the San Diego Convention and Visitor's Bureau. The new ConVis offices are located within the Symphony Towers building in downtown San Diego.
Woods Bagot and Oxigen Declared Best of State Commercial Interior Design
Celebrating the finest in Australian interior design, Woods Bagot and Oxigen were awarded the Best of State Commercial Interior Design title, for Oxigen's workplace in Adelaide, at the annual Australian Interior Design Awards (AIDA).
IIDA Wins Two 2012 Excel Awards for Perspective Journal
The International Interior Design Association received the 2012 EXCEL Silver Award for Design Excellence from the Association of Media and Publishing for Perspective, the Association's quarterly journal.
Puxxle: The Pixel Puzzle
Created by Yoyo, the puxxle is a puzzle of 2x2cm vinyl adhesive pixels that one can stick on various types of surface.
China Mobile Selected Leo A Daly to Design Three Buildings at Its New International Headquarters Campus
China Mobile, one of the largest mobile telecommunications companies in the world, selected Leo A Daly to design three buildings at its new international headquarters campus in Beijing.
IIDA Inducts Two Members Into Prestigious College of Fellows
Peggy Noakes, FIIDA, College of Fellows Chair for the International Interior Design Association announced two IIDA Members have been inducted into the College of Fellows.
ASID Student Design Competition 2011-2012 Winners
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the winners of the 2011-2012 ASID Student Design Competition.
New New York: Interior Design on the Cutting Edge
New York School of Interior Design and the Museum of the City of New York are co-presenting a panel discussion on Saturday, April 28th about the latest trends in interior design in New York City and the young, up-and-coming designers that are making it happen.
Paddington Penthouse: SHH Completes Luxury Interiors Scheme
After purchasing the 14th and 15th floors of a new development adjacent to Paddington Basin, together with a roof terrace, the private owner of the empty shell duplex space commissioned renowned London architects and designers SHH to transform it into a luxurious, cool and contemporary penthouse, to serve as a London pied-a-terre for himself and his extended family.
IIDA to Host Two Association Forums at Neocon 2012
The International Interior Design Association will host two association forums at NeoCon this year.
ASID/IIDA Student Destination Passport
The International Interior Design Association is inviting its student members and recent graduates to Chicago to participate in key programs that offer job search strategies, networking opportunities and career advice at NeoCon 2012 at the Merchandise Mart.
BIID Annual Conference 2012: Celebrating British Design
The BIID is launching its inaugural Annual Conference on June 21 with 'Celebrating British Design' as this years' theme.
100% Design 2012
With a new director and new owners, 100% Design is getting a new format this year.
Who, Where, How We Work: The Intersection of Culture, Workplace, and Social Media
What happens when designers & manufacturers discuss the workplace & social media?
UXUS Designs EVEN Hotels
UXUS won the global tender to create a new mid segment brand concept centering around Wellness.
Live/Work Design Contest
Dwell Media and Design Within Reach, two arbiters of modern design, launched the Live/Work Design Contest, which challenges designers to create a workspace "classic of tomorrow" - a new home-office solution that DWR could potentially manufacture and sell.
New Reception Areas for Virgin Atlantic Global HQ by Checkland Kindleysides
Checkland Kindleysides designed new reception areas for Virgin Atlantic global HQ.
Mews 02 by Andy Martin Architects
Mews 02, Andy Martin Architects' latest residential project, is an ambitious redevelopment of an existing mechanics garage.
NOMA Lab: An Architectural Cookbook for the Nordic Cuisine
3XN's interior for NOMA Restaurant's food lab unites the creative worlds of gastronomy and architecture in a modern expression of the Nordic aesthetic.
Merit Awards for Studio O+A at IIDA Northern California Gala
The San Francisco design firm Studio O+A picked up Merit Awards in two categories at IIDA Northern California Honor Awards ceremonies at Oakland's Fox Theatre.
Zara Opens Its New Global Concept Store on Fifth Avenue
Zara inaugurated a New York City store showcasing Zara's revamped architecture and interior design scheme.
Deakin University's Burwood Highway Frontage Building by Woods Bagot
Deakin University's new Burwood Highway Frontage Building is set to be a world-class educational facility that will create a major impression at the entrance of the University.
1100 Millecento Residences: Pininfarina's First Residential Design Project in Miami
1100 Millecento Residences, an American luxury condo with interiors designed by Pininfarina, will be built in Miami, Florida. The 42-story tower will be Pininfarina's debut in residential design.
Woods Bagot Unveils Next Generation Sydney Studio
Woods Bagot launched their next generation studio in Sydney, amongst colleagues and industry peers, last night.
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2013 Trend Forecast
Pantone has released the Pantone View Home + Interiors 2013 Trend Forecast, a guide containing the nine most directional color palettes for home furnishings and interior design in 2013.
SBID International Interior Design Awards 2012
Judged by illustrious design industry names such as Professor Jimmy Choo OBE, Pasquale Natuzzi, Inge Moore (HBA London) and Nerio Alessandri (Technogym), this year's prestigious SBID Awards are now open for online submissions.
ASID Interior Design Index Slips Slightly
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Interior Design Billings Index ended 2011 slightly below positive territory at 49.4, continuing a decline in November (50.2) from October (51.4), when the Index hit its highest point in the second half of the year.
ASID Environmental Scanning Report: Interior Design Industry Trends 2012
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has issued its 2012 Environmental Scanning Report, an annual report on design industry demographics and trends and a forecast on what's in store for 2012.
Pantone Universe: A Colorful Collection from Pantone and Springs Global
Pantone and Springs Global have unveiled a new partnership to create the Pantone Universe collections for bedding and bath, slated for Fall 2012.
Studio O+A Wins I.D. Magazine's Best Environments Award
San Francisco design firm Studio O+A has won Best of Category in I.D. Magazine's Annual Design Review for its Aol West Coast Headquarters in Palo Alto.
IIDA Educator and Member of the Year Award: Call for Applications
IIDA announced a call for applications for the IIDA Educator of the Year Award that celebrates excellence in leadership of an Interior Design educator and the IIDA Member of the Year Award that recognizes a Member for their commitment and volunteering in the design community.
Whitegoods Lighting to Launch Light Meter iPhone App
Whitegoods Lighting is planning to release an iPhone app that can be used to measure various lighting scenarios and will give suggestions to users regarding the current lighting scenes. Dynamic information will be shown on screen as light levels change.
Duravit's Esplanade Collection: Reinterpreting Opulence in the Bath
Duravit's latest Esplanade collection, which combines classic style with modern functionality, was designed as a reinterpretation of 18th and 19th century bathroom furniture.
16th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition
16th Annual IIDA/Hospitality Design Product Design Competition is now open for entries. The competition honors manufacturers and designers for excellence in innovation, function, and aesthetic advancements in the hospitality industry.
Century Properties Partners with yoo Inspired by Starck for New Manila Project
yoo and Century Properties Group have teamed up for a new and exciting residential project in the Philippines.
ASID Foundation Awards $115,000 for Design Research
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation announced the recipients of the second annual Interior Design Research Grant Program, Transform, which focuses on applied research in interior design and human behavior.
IIDA Presents Global Perspective to Architects and Designers in Dubai
Global demographics and technology have drastically changed architecture and design over the last 10 years.
Water Chamber in Suzhou: Best of Competition Winner for the 2011 Global Excellence Awards
The International Interior Design Association and BMW Group DesignworksUSA announced the Best of Competition winner for the second annual Global Excellence Awards: Water Chamber in Suzhou designed by Shanghai Lv Yong Zhong Art & Design.
Color 2013: From Theory to Selection
The New York Chapter of The International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) will host "Color: From Theory to Selection" at the New York International Gift Fair and Home Textiles Market at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Monday, January 30, 2012.
PKO Bank Polski Private Banking Centre by Robert Majkut Design
Robert Majkut Design studio, in cooperation with PKO Bank Polski, developed a project for private banking, offered to a selected group of the Bank's clients.
Goettsch Partners Honored with AIA Award for Interior Architecture
The American Institute of Architects has selected the office of Prairie Management Group, designed by Goettsch Partners, to receive a 2012 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture.
2012 ASID Design Awards
There are just 10 days left to submit nominations for the 2012 ASID Design Awards.
Winners of the IIDA Student Sustainable Design Competition 2011
The International Interior Design Association and InterfaceFLOR announced the winners of the ninth annual IIDA Student Sustainable Design Competition.
2012 IDEC Annual Conference Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing the Interior Design Profession
For the past 50 years, the Interior Design Educators Council has met annually to learn, inspire, and advance the interior design profession. This year's annual conference will celebrate that rich history while focusing on the future vitality of the profession as it grows and evolves.
15th Annual Industry Roundtable: The Intersection of Culture, Workplace, and Social Media
Organized by IIDA, 15th Annual Industry Roundtable will bring together design industry leaders and some of the industry's foremost manufacturers, for a weekend symposium exploring current influences and tendencies encountered by the design community.
Whispers by Marcel Wanders
Whispers is a new wallpaper design collection from Marcel Wanders for Graham & Brown.
Library Interior Design Awards 2012
The Library Interior Design Awards is a biennial competition co-sponsored by the American Library Association and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
Brentano Color Forecast 2012
The end of the year is always filled with reflection, as well as anticipation, for what the next year will bring. In this year's annual color forecast, Brentano looks back on the successes and trends of 2011 and predicts what's in store for the interior design world in 2012.
Chevron House by Andy Martin Architects
Responding sensitively the existing Edwardian architecture, Chevron House is a new 5 bedroom family house in the creative suburb of West London.
Offices for a Web Design Company by Vitale Studio
Creativity, communication, transgression. These are the concepts that define this internet software company's offices.
H&M Home Spring 2012
The new light of spring is reflected in the home at H&M this season, with colour and brightness filling every room in the house.
ASID Interior Design Billings & Inquiries Index Dips in Third Quarter
Results of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Interior Design Billings & Inquiries Index for the July-August period of 2011 signaled that business conditions for the interior design industry were aligned with the broader U.S. economy's sub-par growth.
Interior Design Hall of Fame Reveals 2011 Inductees
Interior Design magazine announed the inductees for the 27th annual Hall of Fame Awards.
Senkai: London's Newest Modern Japanese-Inspired Restaurant
Senkai is London's first sustainably sourced modern Japanese-inspired restaurant and the newest addition to The Ignite Group.
Porsche Selects HOK's Bold Design for its New U.S. Headquarters & Customer Experience Center
HOK has been selected to design Porsche Cars North America's new headquarters in Atlanta, following an intense design competition.
Don't Move, Improve! 2011/12
Don't Move, Improve! 2011/12, a competition, now in its third year, aims to find the best and most innovative home extensions, small office conversions and interior design in London.
IIDA 39th Annual Interior Design Competition
IIDA's Annual Interior Design Competition is now open for entries.
Interior Design Profession's Body of Knowledge and Its Relationship to People's Health, Safety and Welfare
A seminal industry research report issued by IIDA and five leading Interior Design organizations including ASID, CIDA, IDC, IDEC, and NCIDQ, highlights a growing body of evidence that supports the positive impact of Interior Design on public health, safety and welfare.
Fractal Cafe by Tony Owen Partners
Tony Owen Partners has just completed the Fractal Cafe in Sydney. The cafe is located in the ground floor of the recently completed Boston University Student Housing building.
LAVA Reimagines the Youth Hostel
LAVA has created a new typology for youth hostels with the revisioning of the Berchtesgaden Youth Hostel near Munich, Germany.
NYSID to Offer Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Interior Design, Launching Fall 2012
New York School of Interior Design will offer a one-year Master of Professional Studiesin Healthcare Interior Design, launching in fall 2012.
D-ASH Design Completes New Godiva 5th Avenue NY Flagship Boutique
D-ASH Design completed the new Godiva flagship boutique on New York's 5th Avenue, the first shop in the U.S. featuring Godiva's new global redesign.
Guggenheim Museum Launches Paint Collections for the Home
For more than fifty years the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York has selected the perfect wall colors to complement the celebrated collection of modern art showcased in its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home on Fifth Avenue.
NYSID Opens 40,000 Square Foot LEED-Certified Graduate Center in Gramercy/Flatiron District
New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) recently completed its new Graduate Center at 401 Park Avenue at 28th Street, NYC.
IIDA Global Excellence Awards 2011
Organized by the International Interior Design Association and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, 2011 Global Excellence Awards is an annual international competition honoring the best interior design projects from around the world.
GO PRO NYC: Debut Event for Emerging Design Professionals a Landmark Success
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) successfully debuted GO PRO: NYC, the organization's first national program for emerging interior design professionals which took place in Manhattan on September 16-17, 2011.
SHH Revamps Cafe Liberty
SHH have revamped Cafe Liberty, the 60-cover, second floor restaurant at London's iconic Liberty department store on Regent Street, which was originally constructed in 1924 using the timbers of two ships (HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan).
Nitehawk Cinema and Apartments by Caliper Studio
Though primarily known as Wiliamsburg's only first-run movie house, this project is in actuality an expansive 23,000 square foot mixed-use building with three floors of residential apartments above the cinemas, bar, cafe commercial kitchen housed in the retrofitted brick warehouse below.
ASID RealWorld DesignWeek 2011
RealWorld DesignWeek, the annual nationwide mentoring program created by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is scheduled to take place November 6-12, 2011.
Thonet 405 PF and 406 PF Padded Armchairs by Stefan Diez
The use of bentwood for excellent seating comfort has always been a hallmark of Thonet's seating furniture.
Richmond International Appointed to Create Interior Design for The Langham, Chicago
Richmond International has been appointed to develop the interior design for Langham Hospitality Group's prestigious new project, The Langham, Chicago, which is due to open in 2013.
Royal Institute of British Architects Launches HomeWise Campaign
The average new three bedroom home currently being built by the UK's top house builders is around 8% smaller than the basic recommended minimum size, leaving thousands of people across the country short-changed.
Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept Debuts at IAA
Bentley Motors is showcasing a new multimedia connectivity concept designed for executives inside the luxurious, hand-crafted cabin of the company's Mulsanne flagship at the 2011 Frankfurt Show.
GSA Gets New Contemporary Region Headquarters in Atlanta's Former Great Depression-era Main Post Office
Focusing on the confluence of sustainability and historic preservation, Lord, Aeck & Sargent has designed and overseen a $62 million exterior restoration and interior rehabilitation/adaptive reuse of downtown Atlanta's former Great Depression-era main post office.
Mulberry Launches New Flagship Store on NYC Spring Street
Mulberry has opened its first US flagship store, on New York City's Spring Street. The 5,000 sq ft space in SoHo follows the 2010 opening of a dedicated New York showroom at Milk Studios and further emphasises the brand's commitment to the US market.
Juventus' New Stadium with Interiors Designed by Pininfarina
The interiors of the Juventus' new stadium have been designed by Pininfarina.
Doban Architecture/Think Fabricate Recognized for Outstanding Design
Administrators at Monroe College, based in New Rochelle, NY, knew they had a winning solution last fall when their new Academic Center, designed by Doban Architecture and Think Fabricate, opened to the student body.
SHH Creates Luxury Passenger Lounge for Rizon Jet at Biggin Hill Airport
SHH has completed a luxurious 2-storey VIP passenger lounge at Biggin Hill airport, for client Rizon Jet, a Middle East- and UK-based private aviation group.
Tribal DDB Office by i29
Tribal DDB Amsterdam is a highly ranked digital marketing agency and part of DDB international, one of the largest advertising offices. i29 interior architects designed their new offices for 80+ people.
Bentley Room at Mosimann's: A Fresh Face When Dining in Style
The Bentley Room at Mosimann's, the renowned private London dining club, has been updated with a new dash of Bentley decor and detailing.
HBA Designs The Residence Zanzibar
The Residence Zanzibar, the all-villa resort designed by leading global design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates, is located on a remote corner of the island of Zanzibar and is the first project on the African continent for HBA's Singapore office.
ASID Business Performance Index Shows Continued Modest Growth for Interior Design Services
Data from the American Society of Interior Designers Business Performance Index shows business conditions across the interior design industry continued to improve through June 2011.
Woods Bagot to Table Big Ideas for Tomorrow's Next Generation Learning Environments
Presenting at the annual Tertiary Education Management Conference (TEMC) on the Gold Coast this week, Senior Education Consultant Jo Dane of Woods Bagot will share and implode key innovations on how to catapult effective learning into the 21st Century.
ASID Announces Go Pro: NYC
Organized by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), GO PRO: NYC is a weekend of events tailored specifically for emerging professionals in the interior design industry.
Herman Miller Scholarship Program Provides Intern Architects Holistic Healthcare Design Insight
Herman Miller Healthcare will recognize promising professionals as part of its Herman Miller Scholarship Program for Intern Architects in Healthcare.
Registration Open for the Daltile Interior Design Scholarship
The Daltile Interior Design Scholarship, presented by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation, is open for entries.
Hub Life: Insights that Shape Campus Spaces
The life of today's student is a never ending blur of reading textbooks in the coffee shop, trekking to the library, quizzing classmates in study group, mingling in the dorm lounge, and chit-chatting at the student union.
ESPA Ritz-Carlton ICC Designed by HBA
HBA / Hirsch Bedner-designed ESPA Ritz-Carlton International Commerce Center is the highest spa in the world re-defining the urban spa experience.
The Great Indoors Award 2011
The Great Indoors Award 2011 is now open for submission. The international biennial award celebrates the world's absolute best in interior design.
Where They Create
Where They Create is not "just a book." It's a one-man journey that had its inception 20 years ago, but did not find a destination until one afternoon in 2009.
Studio O+A Designs Dynamic New Headquarters for Dreamhost
Like other tech companies with a young and dynamic workforce, the web-hosting company Dreamhost wanted a work environment that would be easily adaptable to nonwork functions.
Frame Magazine Issue 81
The latest issue of Frame Magazine is now on the bookshelves. Frame poses the question "Who's afraid of colour?" and proceeds to take us through a slew of top projects that clearly aren't.
Megaro Hotel Redesign by designLSM
Megaro Hotel, located in the heart of St Pancras has undergone a dramatic redesign.
SHH's Stunning Designs for the Barbican Restaurants Win Three Awards in Two Weeks
SHH's redesigns of the Barbican's restaurants have won three major design awards in the space of just two weeks.
IT-IS: HI-MACS in the Kitchen
The partnership between Simone Micheli - with her exuberant creativity - and the Lucchetta Brothers of Euromobil - renown for their pragmatism - has produced IT-IS, a kitchen its creator defines as having "minimalist shapes that transcend a stereotype."
Macedonia Space Divider Enlivening Office Interiors in London
Freedom Of Creation's (FOC) modular wall system Macedonia Space Divider has been chosen by the leading UK Interior Design practice Margolis Office Environment for the interiors of the new RI3K offices in London.
ASID Foundation Announces Call for Submissions for Second Annual Research Grant
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation announced the second annual Interior Design Research Grant Program, "Transform," which focuses on applied research in interior design and human behavior.