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Michael Graves, 2013 Legend In recognition of a lifetime of achievement, Contract names this architect and designer as the 2013 Legend More
2013 Designer of the Year Joey Shimoda is named Contract Magazine's Designer of the Year More
Blacksheep's Jo Samson and Tim Mutton In the Spotlight Founding designers of hot new British firm explain how they reach client-specific design solutions More
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Randy Fiser, ASID EVP/CEO Randy Fiser began as the new executive vice president and chief executive officer in February, succeeding Michael Alin who served in the role for more than 20 years More
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Michael Murphy and Alan Ricks The 2012 Designers of the Year Michael Murphy and Alan Ricks founded MASS Design Group to engage in deeply meaningful projects with organizations and partners also committed to the same ideals. More
A New Generation Raises the bar for Public Interest Design John Cary, the co-recipient of the 2009 Designer of the Year Award from Contract, describes the impact that 2012 Designer of the Year MASS Design Group has in the larger context of public interest design. More
2012 Designer of the Year MASS Design Group is named Contract Magazine's Designer of the Year More
Carl Magnusson, 2012 Legend In recognition of a lifetime of achievement, Contract recognizes this product design impresario as the 2012 Legend. More
Designer Perspectives: Johnson Chou, Johnson Chou, Inc. Johnson Chou, founder of Johnson Chou, Inc., in Toronto, Canada More
Perspectives: David Watkins, WHR Architects David Watkins, FAIA, Chairman and Founding Principal of WHR Architects, Houston More
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Steven M. Davis, Designer of the National September 11 Memorial Museum Contract Editor in Chief John Czarnecki toured the National September 11 Memorial Museum construction site in August, and asked Davis about the design of the museum, which is scheduled to open September 11, 2012 More
Designer Perspectives: A Q&A with Timothy Bass, Bass Studio Architects Bass Studio Architects's founder discusses how wanting to be a mechanic led him to architecture, his love of Peruvian food, and how less is ultimately more when it comes to materials More
The Link Between Social Responsibility and Sustainable Design: A Q&A with Perkins+Will’s Eileen Jones The Perkins+Will Branded Environments principal and national discipline leader shares how designers can adopt a holistic view of sustainability to create lasting impact More
Beyond Delivering Aesthetics: Interview with Hospitality Designer Tony Chi The founder and principal of tonychi and associates speaks at the Hospitality Design Boutique show on the evolving market and challenges designers to create experiences More
Web-Exclusive Interview: Thinc Design Principal Tom Hennes, Designer of the Exhibits at the National September 11 Memorial Museum Contract magazine speaks with the lead exhibition designer about creating this highly emotional and symbolic space More
Designer Perspectives: Making the Switch to a Design Career Former Wall Street businessman Jonathan Partridge took the bull by the horns to follow his passion for design and establish his own firm More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Interior Designer Nicole Hollis Nicole Hollis, designer of the Ruti boutique, has developed a portfolio of beautiful commercial, restaurant, retail, and residential interiors since beginning her eponymous firm in San Francisco less than a decade ago. More
Designer Perspectives: Strategies to Manage Global Design Teams Joan Blumenfeld, interior design leader for Perkins+Will’s New York office, speaks about the challenges in coordinating design teams on an international level More
Designer Perspectives: Todd Bracher, Todd Bracher Studio The Brooklyn, New York-based designer, responsible for the newly introduced The Music Project from Shaw Contract Group and the Nest Chairs and Satellite Table from HBF, shares his views on design More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Lauren Rottet, FAIA, IIDA The founding principal of Rottet Studio is the first woman to be inducted into both the IIDA College of Fellows and the AIA College of Fellows More
Designer Perspectives: Julie Eizenberg, AIA, Principal, Koning Eizenberg Architecture The Santa Monica, Calif.-based designer shares some of her career inspirations and A&D experiences More
Designer Perspectives: David Fox, Founder of David Fox Design It’s not everyday that a once teenage graffiti artist grows into an up-and-coming, award-winning designer with a collection debuting at NeoCon® More
Designer Perspectives: Juliette Lam and Tom Polucci, HOK, New York The HOK, New York interiors practice leaders took a few moments with Contract to divulge their goals for the firm, their history of success, and some inspirational words More
Perspectives: Alexandra Champalimaud Alexandra Champalimaud, President & Principal Designer, Champalimaud Design, New York More
Designer Perspectives: Werner Aisslinger The Berlin-based furniture designer shares on his new mobile energy storage unit design, launched at the 2011 Salone Internazionale del Mobile More
Designer Perspectives: Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier Q&A with Paris-based firm Gilles & Boissier founders who are making a name for themselves with their inspiring and bold restaurant interior designs More
Designer Perspectives: Denny Gerdeman, Chute Gerdeman Retail The principal and co-founder is honored with the prestigious Markopoulos Award from DDI magazine More
Perspectives: Steve Dumez, Design Director Eskew+Dumez+Ripple Steve Dumez, FAIA, Design Director at Eskew+Dumez+Ripple in New Orleans More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Susan Doban and Jason Gorsline of Doban Architecture and Think Fabricate Q&A with Susan G. Doban, AIA, CEO of Doban Architecture and multidisciplinary design studio Think Fabricate, and Jason Gorsline, design director and partner of Think Fabricate More
Designer Perspectives: Michael Alin, Hon. FASID, Executive Director, ASID The industry veteran shares his experience, industry expertise, and retirement plans More
Designer Perspectives: Toby Barratt, Pamela Goddard, and Nik Rust, Founders of Propellor Design The edgy threesome behind Vancouver-based Propellor Design share their first memories of design More
Meet the Minds Behind Restaurant Design: Q&A with Riscala Agnese Design Group Riscala Agnese Design Group principals Fadi Riscala and Michelle Agnese talk about their new Food Network series, the secret to a successful partnership, and advantages of being constantly curious. More
Designers of the Year 2011: studio o+a Contract names Primo Orpilla and Verda Alexander, principals at studio o+a, 2011 Designers of the Year More
Legend Award Recipient: Vision Quest Designer, educator, community activist, leader, and lady, Eva Maddox is honored with Contract magazine’s Legend Award More
Designer Perspectives: PAVE's 2010 Student Design Competition Winner Pochu Ho An interview with the FIT interior design major reveals insight into this young designer’s goals More
Designer Perspectives: Dina A. Griffin, President, Interactive Design, Inc. The successful minority architect speaks to the importance of mentoring in A&D More
Perspectives: Anurag Nema, nemaworkshop Anurag Nema nemaworkshop, founder New York More
Designer Perspectives: Alan Chimacoff, Principal, ikon.5 architects A Q&A with the accomplished architect, A&D educator, and photographer reveals the inspiration behind the “abstract.hyphen.realities” exhibition on display at the FXFOWLE Gallery in New York City. More
Designer Perspectives: Lisa Pope-Westerman, Gensler, Houston In between working on projects still too confidential to talk about, the Gensler design director sounds off on hospitality as a way of life, a supportive mother, and the importance of staying true to yourself. More
Designer Perspectives: Brian Milburn, Milburn Group Milburn Group founder Brian Milburn shares his passion for design in a Q&A with Contact magazine. More
Design Perspectives: Vincent Grégoire of NellyRodi As the Lifestyle Department director of NelliRodi, Vincent Grégoire holds a definitive view of design—that design should aim to improve everything. More
Designer Perspectives: Gyo Obata, HOK The founding partner of HOK divulges on his new book, “Gyo Obata: Architect\| Clients\| Reflections” and shares his perspective on design. More
Perspectives: Scott Wilson, MINIMAL Scott Wilson, MINIMAL, Founder + Principal, Chicago and Portland More
Designer Perspectives: Gordon Chong, W. Mike Martins, and Robert Brandt The authors of “Design Informed: Driving Innovation with Evidence-Based Design” open up on the influences and challenges behind their new book title. More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with John Cary, CEO of Next American City Contract speaks with John Cary, president & CEO of Next American City and co-recipient of our 2009 Designer of the Year Award, about his experience as editor of "The Power of Pro Bono" More
Designer Perspecticves: Richard McCormack Richard McCormack, Costa Mesa, Calif.-based Richard McCormack Design, talks about his newest projects, the industry, what works, and what's next. More
Designer Perspectives: Gianfranco Zaccai The designer of Herman Miller Healthcare’s Compass™ System shares his inspirations behind the project. More
Designer Perspectives: Chia-Hui Wang, 2010 AAHID/Nurture Graduate Research Fellowship Winner Although Wang is still pursuing her doctorate in design, she’s making quite a stir in healthcare design research. More
Perspectives: Lionel Ohayon, ICRAVE Lionel Ohayon, ICRAVE, founder, New York More
Designer Perspectives: Peter Bohlin, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson The “Nature of Circumstance” author and founding principal of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson discusses his book, career, and design beliefs. More
Designer Perspectives: William Pedersen, Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects A Q&A with the winner of the CTBUH 2010 Lynn S. Beedle Lifetime Achievement Award. Here, Pedersen shares his insights on the recent recognition, his career, and the importance of tall building architecture on communities. More
Designer Perspectives: Kasper Salto, Furniture Designer for Fritz Hansen The creative mind behind Fritz Hansen's successful NAP™ series gets up close and personal with Contract magazine. More
Designer Perspectives: John Rinek, RINEKWALL Wallcoverings for Designtex This young designer, who holds a passion for travel and photography, clearly brings a unique artistic eye to the interior design field. More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Patrick de Louwere and Bart Eijking, Studio Lawrence 40 Under 40 Award winners Patrick de Louwere and Bart Eijking may be still in the green of their design career, but these up and coming designers have become quite the dynamic Dutch duo. More
Designer Perspectives: Florian Idenburg and Jing Liu, Solid Objectives The 2010 Young Architects Award winners share their thoughts on their work, inspiration, and success. More
Designer Perspectives: Stephan Jaklitsch, AIA The principal of Stephan Jaklitsch Architects, New York, shares some insight into his successful career and future plans. More
Designer Perspectives: Up Close with Architect Curtis Fentress The Thomas Jefferson Award recipient shares his thoughts on design and public architecture. More
Designer Perspectives: Catching Up with Lawrence Scarpa, Pugh+Scarpa Architects A Q&A with Lawrence Scarpa, principal for Pugh+Scarpa, divulges on winning the 2010 National American Institute Firm Award, the firm’s latest honor. More
Designer Perspectives: A Relationship Guide for Clients and Architects Architects and "Design through Dialogue: A Guide for Clients and Architects" authors Teresa von Sommaruga Howard and Karen Franck share some of their practical A&D business advice. More
Designer Perspectives: The Relationship Between Light, Color, and Sound A Q&A with architects and "Light Color Sound" authors Alejandro Bahamón and Ana María Álvarez. More
Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, co-founders of Antenna Design New York Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger, co-founders of Antenna Design New York More
Designer Perspectives: Q&A with Karim Rashid The celebrated designer shares his thoughts on inspiration, his definition of design trends, and tips for up-and-coming designers. More
Designer Perspectives: Future Corporate Design Trends A Q&A with M Moser design director Bill Bouchey to discuss his goals and design aspirations, as well as the current trends in corporate design. More
Design Q&A: How Will Green Jobs Save the A&D Industry? Current AIA president George Miller shares his views on the Great Recession, the economic potential of green job creation, and how architects and firms can get involved. More
Design Perspectives: Brad Stewart Hera Lighting exec sheds light on how LEDs can contribute to LEED certification. More
Designer Perspectives: Christian Hogue Dishes on Marketing Strategies for Solo Architects and Small Firms Author of the recently released The Profitable Architect speaks about the ways in which architects can promote their own style and optimize profit. More
Industry Icon Perspectives: Looking Back 50 Years in Design Ten iconic design practitioners weigh in on how the industry has changed over the last 50 years. More
Designer Perspectives: John Pomp From glass-blown decanters to pendant lighting, this glassblower creates designs that are one-of-a-kind works of art. More
Perspectives: Hilda Longinotti Contract speaks with Hilda Longinotti to learn more about her experiences in the design industry. More
Profile Snapshot: Mike Butler The architectural photographer brings his own understanding of lighting and composition to architectural photography. More
Perspectives Snap Shot: Edward Addeo Contract speaks with the architectural photographer to learn more about the inspirations behind his breath-taking work. More
Video Highlights: 2010 Interiors Awards Winning Projects A visual montage of our 2010 winning projects More
Meet the Minds Behind Restaurant Design: Stephanie Goto Stephanie Goto, founder of New York-based Stephanie Goto Design Group, loves restaurants, everything about them. More
Designers of the Year 2010: Graft From Hollywood cowboys to global crusaders, the partners of Graft have gone far in their 12 years of practice More
Legend Award Winner 2010: Arthur Gensler Art Gensler, collaborator in chief, is a constellation's shining star. More
The 31st Annual Interiors Awards In our 50th year of publication, Contract proudly presents the winners of the 31st Annual Interiors Awards Competition. More
Perspectives: Rocco Laudizio Rocco Laudizio, slick+design USA More
Perspectives: Pablo Pardo What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement? More
Perspectives: Mapos, LLC What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement? More
Perspectives Snap Shot: David Sundberg David Sundberg, photography, Esto More
Perspectives: Arik Levy What do you consider to be your greatest professional achievement? More
Life is a Circus: David Rockwell Interviews Lyn Heward David Rockwell catches up with Cirque's creative director and consultant More
Perspectives: Naomi Miroglio, AIA Naomi Miroglio, AIA More
Perspectives: Verda Alexander and Primo Orpilla Verda Alexander and Primo Orpilla, Principals, Studio o+a, San Francisco More
Perspectives: Tom Sargent Tom Sargent, Principal, Equity Community Builders, San Francisco More
Design Perspectives: Jordan Mozer Catching up with Jordan Mozer, President, Mozer and Associates, Ltd. More
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