Interior Design News
Philips Luminous Textile: A Revolutionary Lighting Concept
Philips, in partnership with Kvadrat Soft Cells, brings an innovative luminous textile to the market that gives architects, interior designers and lighting specialists freedom to further enhance a space with ambient light.
eBay Workplace Initiative
As part of the Operational Excellence Initiatives for eBay, Valerio Dewalt Train Associates collaborated with eBay's internal Workplace Resources Team to develop a series of pilot projects intended to establish a new corporate workplace standard.
Bluarch Designs New York's Omonia Bakery
Designed by Antonio Di Oronzo, principal of bluarch, Omonia Bakery is a brand new project for the family that behind the renowned Omonia brand famous for its Greek pastries. It sells pastries and breads prepared on premises in the see-through kitchen.
Exciting Contrasts Set the Tone for Autumn with H&M Home
Warmth, comfort and glamour are all in focus at H&M Home this autumn, with a palette of forest-inspired colours bathed in candlelight to make everyone feel welcome as the nights draw in.
The Whitehouse Chicago Office by Bruce Bolander
Bruce Bolander, Los Angeles-based architect, has completed the architectural and design work on the Chicago office of international editorial company The Whitehouse, his third of such projects for the company.
New AOL Office at Palo Alto by Studio O+A
AOL launched a company-wide initiative to adapt to changes in online culture-which the company had been instrumental in creating in the first place.
Where is Where: The AIADO and Fashion Graduate Thesis Exhibition 2011
Showcasing design from the Departments of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects (AIADO) and Fashion, this exhibition brings together work by more than 50 SAIC graduate students.
Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape: A Holistic Workspace Platform
Herman Miller has released their latest advancement in systems design: Canvas Office Landscape.
The New Alessi Store on Via Manzoni in Milan
For nearly 24 years the Alessi showroom in Milan on Corso Matteotti, designed by Ettore Sottsass and later adapted to the new display requirements by Atelier Mendini, has represented a key address in the pantheon of Italian design, just a short stroll from the start of Via Montenapoleone.
Pantone Gives Designers 175 New Ways to Celebrate Color
Pantone today introduced 175 new colors to its Pantone Fashion + Home Color System, bringing its total to 2,100 shades.
Design Bites
Design Bites is a new partnership by the the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards and the Royal Institute of British Architects and comprises a series of interesting talks and tours aimed at the general public, linking eating and drinking with cutting edge design.
Move Hotel at Mogliano Veneto
Sober elegance, natural materials and inviting spaces set the tone at the new four star Move Hotel at Mogliano Veneto.
Carbon Opens New Studio
As Carbon Design Group rolls into their 18th year of doing business, the world-recognized product development consultancy has moved into their new, 11,000 square foot studio in the heart of Seattle's University District.
Interior Design Billings on the Rise: Survey Signals Industry Growth
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the findings of its first quarterly performance index.
Early Napa Valley Winery Saved and Converted to Vintner Organization Offices
The Jackse Winery, one of St. Helena's oldest wood-framed winery buildings, has recently been restored and expanded to serve as the permanent offices for the Napa Valley Vintners, a non-profit organization responsible for protecting and promoting the smaller wineries in this premier winegrowing region.
IIDA Announces New 2011-2012 President and Board Members
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) will induct Peter Conant, IIDA, Managing Principal at Conant Architects, New York, NY, as the Association's president for the 2011-2012 term.
Winners of the 28th Annual GE Edison Award: Rotsch and Schulz of Licht Kunst Licht
On the eve of North America's largest lighting show, Lightfair International, GE presented its prestigious 2010 GE Edison Award to Alexander Rotsch and Andreas Schulz of Licht Kunst Licht AG, a lighting design firm in Bonn, Germany.
Florida Senate Votes to Protect Registered Interior Designers
Late in the evening on Friday, May 6 the Florida Senate defeated H.B. 5005, the "Deregulating of Professions and Occupations" bill, by a vote of 32-6.
SHH Combines the Contemporary and the Classic for International Shipping Company Offices
SHH has completed an office interiors project, set within a 5-storey early Georgian terrace in the West End of London, for an international shipping company.
ASID and IIDA Urge Lawmakers to Remove Measures Impacting Registered Interior Designers from HB 5005
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and International Interior Design Association (IIDA) today urged lawmakers to remove a provision from House Bill (HB) 5005 that would impact registered interior designers.
MapQuest Debuts New Green Office Space
MapQuest celebrates its 15th anniversary on April 25 and will blow out the birthday candles in their new, cutting-edge office space unveiled in the LoDo (Lower Downtown) neighborhood in Denver.
New York School of Interior Design to Present Green Design Awards
For the third consecutive year, the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) will present the Green Design Awards on May 4, to acknowledge individuals and businesses who have made outstanding contributions toward advancing the cause of sustainable design.
Leslie Armstrong Designs Interiors for Scali Caffe
Alfio Ruocco and Luigi Russo, owners of Il Postino and Scalinatella, two of the New York's finest dining establishments, unveiled Scali Caffe, New York's newest Italian "Tavola Calda," located at 245 Bleecker Street in the West Village.
Mulberry Moves to a New London HQ
British luxury brand Mulberry has combined its previous two London offices into one single location spread over 40,000 sq ft on Kensington Church Street.
Winners of the ASID 2010 Student and Educator Design Competition
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the winners of the 2010 ASID Student Competition and the ASID Educator Design Excellence Competition.
IIDA Inducts Five Members Into Prestigious College of Fellows
Lewis Goetz, FIIDA, FAIA, College of Fellows Chair for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), announced that five IIDA Members have been inducted into the College of Fellows. These members will be introduced and welcomed at the Association's Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 12, 2011.
Depiction Lab Designs a New Inspiring Interior Store in the Heart of Liverpool One
The Home Quarter lifestyle store showcases some of the most renowned and innovative brands in interior design, including Roche Bobois, Natuzzi, Calligaris and Boconcept.
Claremont Group Interiors Complete the Design and Fit Out of Legal Ombudsman Headquarters in Birmingham
Claremont Group Interiors have completed the design and fit out of the new offices of The Legal Ombudsman at Baskerville House in the centre of Birmingham.
The Mason Residence by Tectonic Design
The Mason residence, designed by Tectonic Design's Tonino Vicari, is a modern reinterpretation of the single family home.
SCDF Conference: Design and the Modern Interior
SCDF is staging its first ever conference: Design and the Modern Interior at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester on April 14, 2011.
Two PCBs to Deregulate Interior Design Industry Passed Committee
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) testified on behalf of its members against the interior design provisions in two proposed committee bills (PCBs) passed by the Florida House of Representatives Appropriations Committee yesterday.
Bluarch Designs New York's Cienna Ultralounge
Antonio Di Oronzo, principal of Bluarch, has designed a club / ultralounge in Astoria, New York.
ESPA at the Istanbul Edition by HBA
Hirsch Bedner Associates' (HBA) recently completed design for the much-anticipated ESPA spa located in the Istanbul EDITION hotel.
Interest in Kitchens and Bathrooms Beginning to Build
Economic pressures and the overall decline in home values resulted in the more modest design of kitchens and bathrooms in recent years.
Florida House of Representatives Passes Two PCBs to Deregulate Interior Design Industry
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and its members oppose two proposed committee bills (PCBs) passed by the Florida House of Representatives Subcommittee on House Business & Consumer Affairs on March 15, 2011.
Parsons Presents Aftertaste and Radical Shifts Exploring Evolution of Interior Design
Parsons The New School for Design will explore the future of interior design and look back at a pivotal moment in its history with the exhibition Radical Shifts: Reshaping the Interior at Parsons, 1955-1985 and the symposium Aftertaste: Immaterial Environments.
Besturenraad BKO: A Bright Translation of Christian and Catholic Values
COEN! created a new working environment and identity layer for the Besturenraad / BKO.
Faraone: The Shop of Via Montenapoleone
The concept behind the new Faraone jewellery shop in Milan, Via Montenapoleone was carried out by architect Massimo Iosa Ghini.
Galoupet: Blacksheep Designs Wine Store and Restaurant
Blacksheep has designed the first ever restaurant for the owners of the award-winning Provencale vineyard "Chateau du Galoupet" in Beauchamp Place, Knightsbridge.
Villa Geldrop by Hofman Dujardin Architects
Hofman Dujardin Architects designed a large villa set in the Dutch countryside.
BIID Retrofit Conference and Awards
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) held its first conference on March 11, which revealed the secrets to lowering the carbon emissions of the UK's older housing stock.
Interior Design Excellence Awards 2011
Entries to the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2011 are now open.
NYSID and Sotheyby's Institute of Art Launch Collaborative Master's Degree Program
Dr. David C. Levy, President of Sotheby's Institute of Art, and Dr. Christopher J. Cyphers, President of New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) announced a collaborative 2-year graduate program leading to both a Master's Degree from Sotheby's Institute and an interior design Certificate from NYSID.
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 Trend Forecast
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 is a trend forecast containing the nine most directional color palettes for home furnishings and interior design in 2012.
Godiva Chocolatier Taps D-ash Design to Create Global Retail Concepts for Future Retail Locations
D-ash Design has reinvented the chocolate experience with five new flagship locations for international chocolatier Godiva.
Perspective Design Journal Gets New Editorial Team
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced a new Editor In Chief for its award winning design journal, Perspective.
Victory for Interior Design
On March 1, Florida's interior design regulation was once again found to be constitutional.
Omvivo Softskin: a Flexible and Playful Way to Introduce Color Into the Bathroom
Omvivo Softskin is a unique and lighthearted yet elegant way to introduce colour into the bathroom environment.
AIANY 2011 Design Awards Winners
Yesterday, twelve eminent architects, educators, critics and planners convened at the Center for Architecture to select the winners of the 2011 AIA New York Chapter's Design Awards.
IIDA Presents Two Design Competitions in Dubai
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announced its involvement in 2011 with two design competitions in Dubai: The Decade of Design Competition and The Middle East Office Awards.
Bea's of Bloomsbury London by GO
GO recently completed work on the much anticipated 2nd location of Bea's of Bloomsbury; an independent boutique cafe specializing in bespoke cakes and high-quality food.
NIKO: Rafael de Cardenas' Latest Restaurant Collaboration in New York City
On a historic cobblestone city block just south of Houston Street comes Niko - Rafael de Cardenas' newest collaboration with New York City restauranteur Cobi Levy.
Science Building Addition Opens at EMU with Existing Building Renovations Underway
A spherical planetarium/classroom at the top of the glass and brick exterior of a new five-story building with metal sunshades, a green roof, and a rain garden act together to provide a dressed up entry to the western edge of the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) campus.
New York School of Interior Design Exhibits BFA Thesis Projects
New York School of Interior Design presents BFA Thesis Projects, Fall 2010, an exhibition consisting of the final projects of 15 students who finished their program in the fall semester.
Light Bureau Complete Pret A Manger New Concept Store
Doors have recently opened on the sandwich company's latest new store at New Oxford Street in London's Bloomsbury district.
Traullit Hexagon by Form Us With Love
Designed by Form Us With Love, Traullit Hexagon is a sound absorbant panel made from wood slivers, cement and water.
LMN Wins National AIA Honor Award for Interior Architecture
LMN-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCCW) has been selected as a recipient of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s Institute Honor Awards, the architecture profession's highest recognition of works that exemplify excellence in architecture, interior architecture, and urban design.
Australia Medal for DIA Member Madeline Lester LFDIA
On Australia Day 2011, DIA member and Interior Designer Madeline Lester LFDIA was named a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.
Studio O+A Principals Verda Alexander and Primo Orpilla Named 2011 Designers of the Year
Contract magazine has named Studio O+A principals Verda Alexander and Primo Orpilla as Designers of the Year for 2011.
Contract Magazine Announces 2011 Interiors Awards Winners
Contract Magazine Interiors Awards, now in its 32nd year, recognizes excellence and innovation across 14 categories of interior design projects - including education, large office, retail, restaurant, hospitality, and student - as well as honoring the recipients of the coveted Designer of the Year and Legend Award winners.
Where's Your Hub? Herman Miller Sponsors Second Annual Student Video Contest
Herman Miller is launching its second annual video contest targeting full-time students attending 2-or 4-year US and Canadian colleges and universities.
Stylex Receives LEED Silver Certification for Chicago Merchandise Mart Showroom
Stylex announced that their newly renovated flagship showroom (Suite 346) at the Chicago Merchandise Mart has been awarded LEED Silver certification.
IDS11: Interior Design Show 2011
Interior Design Show is Canada's premier platform for contemporary design.
SHH Lead All-star Cast in Design of Barbican Foodhall and Barbican Lounge
SHH have brought together and led an all-star team - including furniture designer Stefan Bench, lighting designers .PSLAB and Chelsea Flower Show double-gold medallist garden designer Kate Gould - to create two stunning new restaurant spaces within one of London's greatest 20th century architectural landmarks, the Barbican Centre.
United Nude Opens Retail Store in Nicosia, Cyprus
United Nudeopened a retail store in Nicosia, the capital city of Cyprus. The store is located in the prestigious city center address of Prevezis 11.
Dunlin New York Brings Pre-industrial Luxury Style Back to Brooklyn
Dunlin New York has recently revamped its Williamsburg storefront by bringing its artisan workshop into public view. Now visitors can see the pieces as they are made.
MFA Opens Art of the Americas Wing
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) unveiled a major redevelopment and new wing designed by Foster + Partners.
The New Studio of Form Us With Love
Design studio Form Us With Love opened their new studio, located in a shop space in the heart of Stockholm.
Kelly Hoppen's Home Style App
Kelly Hoppen MBE, the world-renowned British interior designer, released her Home Style App for iPhone and iPod touch.
Pininfarina Designs Yacht Interiors for Brazilian Company Schaefer
Pininfarina and the luxury shipyard in Brazil, Schaefer Yachts announced a collaboration at the Sao Paulo Boat Show.
Blacksheep Designs New Jamie's Italian at Westfield
Blacksheep has designed the latest Jamie's Italian restaurant for Jamie Oliver at the Westfield London shopping centre at White City, which the chef has called "probably our most stunning site to date."
New Cathay Pacific Lounge Opens at Hong Kong International Airport
"The Cabin" is the latest addition to the Cathay Pacific lounge collection at Hong Kong International Airport.
IIDA Global Excellence Awards: International Interior Design Competition
Global Excellence Awards is an international interior design competition honoring the best in interior design projects from around the world.
Pantone View Colour Planner Spring Summer 2012
Pantone announced the release of the Spring/Summer 2012 edition of the Pantone View Colour Planner, it's multi-discipline color forecast, entitled Bridges.
DB&B Philippines Designs Trend Micro Local Headquarters
DB&B Philippines reached another milestone when it was chosen to design and construct the new global headquarters of Trend Micro.
Graven Images Creates Spa Haven for Blythswood Square Hotel
This month sees the completion of Glasgow's first long awaited luxury spa at the five-star Blythswood Square hotel, designed by Graven Images as a soothing refuge from the bright lights and busy streets (but often inclement weather) of one of the UKs most vibrant cities.
VBAT Changes the Face of Dutch Retail
VBAT, the Amsterdam-based award-winning brand development agency, is leading the way in Dutch retail.
The Cycle of Success: The Business of Design in the New Economy
New York School of Interior Design will debut an important two-day seminar targeted to interior design professionals and architects of all levels to help them navigate today's ever-changing business climate.
Pantone Home Color Forecast 2006: Uptown, Downtown and Out-of-Town
Pantone, Inc., the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today unveiled the eight most directional color palettes for the home furnishings market for 2006.