NeoCon East Opens Registration and Announces Keynote Presentations

Geared toward architects, designers, and facility managers affiliated with General Services Administration (GSA), the show will take place October 28–29 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

DIFFA/Chicago’s The Imagine Ball raises nearly $500,000 to treat HIV/AIDS

The Chicago design community and invited guests gathered on June 13 for The Imagine Ball, the 27th annual black-tie fundraising gala for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS/Chicago (DIFFA/Chicago).

Sagmeister, Cama, and Pillai to Speak at Contract Design Forum

The two-day gathering will be held November 4–6 at The Brice Hotel in Savannah, Georgia.

London Design Biennale to Open September 2016

The event will highlight the international state of design, its prominent role in modern life, and a selection of the world’s finest projects.

ASID to Host Celebration Awards Gala in Boston

This year, Celebration will place a special emphasis on the 40th anniversary of ASID.

The Soul of Design: Martin Lesjak and Anastasija Sugic Deliver NeoCon Keynote

Martin Lesjak, co-founder of INNOCAD and Contract 2015 Designer of the Year, and fashion designer Anastasija Sugic delivered a keynote presentation at NeoCon about their work through 13&9 Design, of which they are both CEOs and creative directors.

Patricia Urquiola Inspires with Keynote Address at NeoCon 2015

Spanish architect and designer Patricia Urquiola discusses her inspirations, the trajectory of her career, and what she has learned from consistently pushing the boundaries as a woman in the design industry.

ASID and IDI Celebrate World Interiors Day

World Interiors Day is an annual event created to raise awareness of the important role interior architecture and design work play in society.

DIFFA/Chicago’s Annual Gala, The Imagine Ball, Is June 13

Shining a light on a world without AIDS, the organization’s Imagine Ball is the fifth in a series of six Believe Galas dedicated to DIFFA/Chicago grantees.

Joel Sanders to Present 8th Annual Oberfield Lecture

The lecture will be hosted by the New York chapter of AIA (AIANY) at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the AIANY Center for Architecture.

Design Inspiration at ICFF in New York

Produced by Emerald Expositions, the publisher of Contract, ICFF featured 165,000 square feet of exhibition space, a range of events and features, and a number of CEU-accredited education sessions presented by the American Society of Interior Designers.

Shigeru Ban Contributes to Nepal Earthquake Relief Efforts

In collaboration with his firm, Ban’s relief organization Voluntary Architects’ Network (VAN) will assemble shelter and medical aid stations onsite.

ICFF to Be Held at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, May 16–19

The 27th edition of ICFF, the premier global design show, will be held at Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, May 16–19.

RIBA Responds to Nepal Earthquake with Resources for Architects

In partnership with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the institute is seeking Nepalese nationals and experienced professionals to join the initiative.

Architect Lee H. Skolnick and Kinesis Project Host Dance Performance in New York

The performance combined both dance and architectural elements to explore the way people move and react in space.

Pathmakers Exhibition Opens at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York

The exhibition features more than 100 notable works by influential women working with materials, such as textiles, ceramics, and metals.

Roster Announced for Chicago Architecture Biennial

Over 60 firms and designers, chosen by co-artistic directors Joseph Grima and Sarah Herda, have been announced for the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial, this year titled "The State of the Art of Architecture." 

The Met Breuer to Launch in March 2016

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will launch its first season of programming at The Met Breuer in the landmark building by Marcel Breuer in New York. 

IIDA Hosts 7th Annual Sustainable Quilt Auction in New York

The annual event joins industry professionals and IIDA New York board members in celebrating the importance of sustainable practices.

NeoCon East to be Held in Philadelphia

Vornado Realty Trust/Merchandise Mart has announced that NeoCon East will take place October 28 and 29 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. 

Expanded Editorial Advisory Board, Guests Enjoy the 2014 Contract Design Forum

Contract magazine’s annual Design Forum was held at Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado.

Bill Clinton to Keynote 2015 AIA Convention

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today that President Bill Clinton will be the opening keynote speaker at the 2015 AIA National Convention in Atlanta. 

RIBA to Showcase Charles Rennie Mackintosh Retrospective in 2015

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced that an exhibition of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh will be held at its London headquarters from February to May 2015.

Configura has Published 7th Annual CET Designer User Conference Presentations

Creator of CET Designer software, Configura has published videos, presentations, photos, and exclusive content from its 7th annual CET Designer User Conference.

One World Trade Center Opens

A ceremony to mark the occasion will be held later this month.

SitOnIt Seating Releases Limited-Edition Chairs to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer

Last year, SitOnIt Seating and IDEON raised more than $40,000 for partner The Common Thread For The Cure, an organization dedicated to supporting those in the furnishing industry who are battling breast cancer.  

Germany's Vitra Design Museum Showcases Alvar Aalto Retrospective

The Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein, Germany, is hosting a retrospective exhibition of work by late Finnish Modernist architect and designer Alvar Aalto.

Cersaie Reveals New Tile Trends

Cersaie, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings, took place this past week in Bologna, Italy.

San Francisco Hosts the Architecture and the City Festival

The month-long celebration features behind the scenes and walking tours, films, exhibitions, and lectures

National September 11 Memorial to Be Open on 9/11

The date marks the first time the general public will be able to visit ground zero on the commemoration

ASID Hosts GO PRO/NYC

The event will take place September 18–19 in New York City

Open House Events Announced in Chicago and New York

The Annual OHNY Weekend was launched in 2003 as part of New York's first Architecture Week

INSIDE World Festival of Interiors Announces Shortlist

MoMA Showcases Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Architecture

The'Conceptions of Space' exhibit reveals how modern architects articulate space in their work.

Louis Kahn Retrospective Debuts at London's Design Museum

The exhibit explores the American architect's celebrated projects, such as the Salk Institute and Kimbell Art Museum.

Chicago to Host Architecture Biennial in 2015

The event aims to build tourism while showcasing international contemporary architecture.

Tarkett Hosts Breakfast with Dr. Michael Braungart at NeoCon

Dr. Michael Braungart spoke at a breakfast Tuesday morning during NeoCon hosted by Tarkett. Dr. Braungart studied chemistry and process engineering and is the founder and CEO of Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA), an environmental research and consulting institute headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. He is also the co-founder, along with William McDonough, of the Cradle to Cradle framework.

Scott Barry Kaufman Discusses Imagination and Design at NeoCon Keynote

Kaufman is Scientific Director of the Imagination Institute and a researcher in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania

Todd Bracher Discusses Simplicity at NeoCon Keynote

Bracher discusses simplicity and nature as inspiration

Contract and BIFMA to Present 2014 level Roadshow

The nine city tour will educate design professionals about BIFMA's "level" sustainability standard.

DIFFA/Chicago Announces 2014 Gala

World's Largest Observation Wheel Opens in Las Vegas

The Hettema Group-designed High Roller features 28 spherical glass cabins and 2,000 programmable LED lights.

NeoCon Keynote Speakers Announced

Chilean Architect Smiljan Radic Awarded 2014 Serpentine Pavilion

A semi-translucent cylindrical shape will form the temporary structure at London's Serpentine Gallery.

GlobalShop Returns to Las Vegas March 18-20

Retail design industry's largest trade show comes to Mandalay Bay

Architecture & Design Film Festival Comes to L.A. in March

Architecture & Design Film Festival is expanding to Los Angeles, March 12-16.

Documentary Explores the Destruction of the Original Penn Station

A PBS documentary explores the significance of the destruction of the original Penn Station.

Stedelijk Museum Hosts Marcel Wanders Exhibit

More than 400 items from the Dutch designer will be on display.

Tickets Available for January 24 Interiors Awards Breakfast

All About Ash: Trend Report from Milan 2010 Exhibition

Eco-friendly designs, bold colors, and metal and mesh were prominent at Milan 2010.