Description: The Sustainable Business Network and DesignPhiladelphia are teaming up to host an exciting event focusing on bringing local design products to the regional marketplace. Panelists include: current Philadelphia industrial designers, business owners who are responsible for buying products at wholesale, leaders in the green design industry, and small business development specialists who will discuss the challenges and opportunities for local design, production, marketing, distribution, and sales.
Designer: Andrew Dahlgren, Made in Philly
Designer: Brian Kelly, MIO
Marketing: Traci Browne, Red Cedar Marketing
Business Development: Angel Rodriguez and Tiana Pyer-Pereira, Empowerment Group
Retailer: J. Lamancus Hello World
The event will be moderated by Beth Van Why, programming director for DesignPhiladelphia and local designer and design educator.
The audience will include students, product designers, wholesale buyers and socially conscious consumers.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please call the Sustainable Business Network at 215.922.7400 x2
Description: Marketplace Design Center is Philadelphia's premier source of quality furnishings for the interior design professional. With fifty spectacular showrooms, the design center features an impressive array of products from over 700 manufacturers including furniture, fabric, kitchen, bath, lighting, accessories, antiques, audio visual systems, building products, and floor and wall coverings for residential and office settings. Amenities include adjacent parking, designer lounge, coffee shop and a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Browse select showrooms for this two-day Sample Sale. Concierge will have completed list of participating showrooms.
Browse select showrooms for this 2-day Sample Sale. Participating Showrooms:
First Floor
Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs
Noble Decor
Grange Furniture
Century Furniture
Robert Allen | Beacon Hill Furniture
Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Second Floor
Beatrice & Martin
Croce, Inc./Duralee
Interius Collection
Clive Christian Philadelphia
Hollandia
Brunschwig & Fils
Stark Carpet
Third Floor
Kravet
Lee Jofa
LA Signature Baths
The Menagerie, Ltd.
Patterson, Flynn & Martin
Schumacher
Parisa's Decorative Rugs
Fourth Floor
The Baer Group
Hamilton House
Vita DeBellis Showroom
Bistro St. Tropez: Mention Sample Sale & receive 10% off lunch!
Admission: Free
For More Information: gcipolla@marketplacedc.com or 215-561-5000
Description: Mary and Michelle invite office workers, skateboarders, protesters, passersby, and you to create works in handmade paper.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Modern & Green Japanese products wholesaler is open to public for three day only sample sales. Up to 50% off of the retail price. Represented products are Yoko Yano Jewelry, Chikuno Cube; Bamboo Charcoal Air Freshener, Tabi-Socks, seisuke88; hand bags with Japanese vintage prints, and Kishu Lacquerware. Our products are available at major museum stores including; The Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-238-1328
Description: Valerie Block, CDT, LEED AP: "Designing with Structural Laminated Glass Interlayers"
New developments in laminating interlayer technology have expanded design options in the areas of structural glass performance. The ionoplast interlayer was originally developed to improve the performance of laminated glass going through large missile impact and pressure cycling testing. Subsequently, the stiffness characteristics of this interlayer have proven to be beneficial in the design of glass flooring and stair treads, balustrades, point-supported facades, canopies, and skylights. This presentation will explore the use of the ionoplast interlayer for safety and security in a variety of commercial, institutional, educational, and healthcare applications through case studies such as the skywalk at the Grand Canyon and the exterior glass façade at Lincoln Center in New York.
11:30AM - 12:00PM Registration and reception
12:00PM - 1:00PM Lecture & Lunch
Provider: DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions
Length: 60 minutes
AIA/CES Credits: 1.0 Learning Unit
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: RSVP to reserve your space kflowers@chbriggs.com, or call 215-254-7301
Description: Currently under construction, the National Museum of American Jewish History, located across from Independence Mall, will tell the story of what an immigrant group can achieve under the freedoms provided by the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Designed by Polshek Partership Architects (New York, NY), this 100,000 square foot building will house approximately 25,000 square feet of exhibits, as well as an education center, an auditorium, a store, a cafe, and other amenities. The exhibitions, designed by Gallagher & Associates (Washington, DC), will trace the history of Jewish Americans from the earliest 17th-century immigrants through the expansion of the diaspora across the country, and will examine contemporary issues facing the Jewish American community. Led by Museum staff and the Project Managers, Becker & Frondorf (Philadelphia, PA), this tour will focus on the challenges of constructing an ambitious project, as well as the integration of the highly interactive exhibits with the building's architecture.
Admission: Free. Pre-register
For More Information: 215-772-1400 ext 108. Pre-registration is required
Description: Dialogues on Design, presented by DuPont™ Corian® and DesignPhiladelphia, is a multi-series discussion exploring a variety of design issues facing society today. This series is graciously hosted by the Center for Architecture.
Harry Allen is the founder and president of Harry Allen Design. Allen's work spans multiple design disciplines, including product design, interior design, graphic design, identity development, and packaging design. His furniture is in production with a number of clients including Habitat, Dune, and Magis, and his award-winning product and packaging designs for DuPont™, IKEA, Target, Aveda, Wireworks, and Areaware are available worldwide. Harry Allen's systematic design process, long-standing interest in art and new materials, and desire to innovate have led to some of the most intelligent products and interiors in the world today.
Following the talk there will be a Q & A and reception.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.951.5338
Description: Our goal at Purdy O'Gwynn is to discover what is unique about each client and each site and translate these qualities into form in as direct a way as possible. Our projects all look very different because we believe that "style is a life well lived." The focus of our practice is the design of cultural, educational, religious and residential buildings, often in historic settings. Please join Tom Purdy and Linda O'Gwynn at POA's studio loft in Old City for conversation about design and a look at built work and projects in process.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-925-5600
Description: Established in 1988, Blackney Hayes Architects is a mid-size architectural firm, offering services in architecture and interior design, with broad range of clients from public housing, K-12 schools, and university work to historic preservation and adaptive reuse for office and general business clients. BHA is known for their dedication to the client's point of view, long-lasting working relationships with clients, and award-winning work. On the top floor of the Public Ledger Building, the office is a great example of blending a modern design aesthetic with a beautiful old historic building. Please join us for informal tours of the office and a look at our past and current work.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.blackneyhayes.com
Description: In correlation with DesignPhiladelphia 2009, Wexler Gallery will host an exhibition of innovative jewelry by cutting edge designer Anthony Tammaro. During the opening reception, a very special piece by the artist will be auctioned off with 10% of all proceeds to benefit DesignPhiladelphia.
Anthony Tammaro is an artist whose “endeavors include the pursuit of beauty and truth, the creation of aesthetic wearability, the union of movement, body, and objects.” Interested in exploring the limits of working with innovative new materials and processes, Tammaro takes advantage of a number of technological advances which have developed over the past decade. A designer of both couture and production jewelry, much of Tammaro’s inspiration is drawn from nature, with a fondness for undersea creatures of the mollusk family.
Tammaro earned an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Pennsylvania and a BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Consistently exhibiting work at galleries on a national level, Tammaro also acts as a consultant for several innovative design companies. His work has been reviewed by international publications including ELLE Magazine. He presently lives and works in Conshohocken, PA.
Show will run October 2 - 31, 2009.
Admission: Free. DP donations are welcome
For More Information: contact 215.923.7030 or info@wexlergallery.com
Description: The first annual Philadelphia Fashion Week will include a jam-packed schedule of fashion designers from Philadelphia and across the globe showcasing what is in style. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop with retailers on site between shows.
Philadelphia Fashion Week is a three-day event that will take place from October 8 – 10, 2009 with the following schedule each day:
5:00PM – 6:00PM – The best of student designers from area colleges
6:00PM – 8:00PM – Streetwear designers
8:00PM – 10:00PM – Contemporary couture designers
Open to the public, Philadelphia Fashion Week will offer general admission and VIP tickets in August online and by phone. Tickets will be available through advance purchase only. Student, general and VIP admissions will be offered. VIP admission will offer the exclusive opportunity to mingle with designers and experience fashion in an intimate setting.
Admission: Tickets required. (See below)
For More Information: Please visit philadelphiafashionweek.org for ticketing and additional information.
Description: Join us for the opening reception for the "Windows Throughout Old City" competition and exhibition. Hosted at Dane Decor's lovely Old City Showroom, hor's d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Old City Business Collective (OCBC), in collaboration with DesignPhiladelphia, invites everyone to Old City for an exciting exhibition of windows and storefronts on display. "Windows Throughout Old City" is part of a contest sponsored by OCBC as part of the Designphiladelphia celebration. Stroll the historic blocks of Old City filled with window displays designed by students, recent graduates, professionals, and artists in various fields of design. Window tours will commence the week of October 2nd.
The window design chosen for "best in show" will be awarded a grand prize of a weekend getaway in Savannah, Georgia and a private a tour of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), courtesy of Old City's largest real-estate developer Brandywine Construction and Management. Window designs will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges which includes Hilary Jay, executive director of The Design Center at Philadelphia University, Lauren McCutcheon, editor of Philadelphia Home and Design magazine, and Josh Owen, designer; and Caroline Tiger, writer for Philadelphia Inquirer Lifestyle section.
Celebratory Event announcing winners at F.U.E.L on October 20th, 6-9.
Current Participants include:
Cereal Art
Old City Cheese Shop
Biello Martin Studio
OLC
Vivant Art Collection
Franklin Fountain
MG Real Estate Group
Artemide
Sevilla Smith
Swift Foods
Fivi
Dane Decor
Old City Tshirts
Tony
Poggenpohl
The Active Edge
The Clay Studio
Minima
J. Karma Boutique
Foster's Homeware
ven and vaida - jewelry
Charlies Jeans
Moko
More than Old
Scarlett Alley
Campos
Silicon Gallery
Fork Restaurant
East End Salon
Three Sirens
Pinot
The Papery
Third St. Habit
Agency M
Vagabond
Mr. Bar Stool
AKA Music
Viv Pickle
Hudson Beach Glass
Wood Turning Center
Host
Triumph Brewery
bulthaup studio inc.
Panini's Trattoria
Coldwell Banker
Smak Parlour
Sign-A-Rama
Brandywine
Lost + Found
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-922-6656
Description: The opening reception for "Early Furniture by George Nakashima" is hosted by Moderne Gallery Owner/Director Robert Aibel, a recognized aesthetic historian in the field, with special guest Mira Nakashima-Yarnall, George Nakashima's daughter, a renowned woodworker in her own right. This much anticipated historic exhibit of early works by legendary furniture craftsman, George Nakashima, 10 years in the making, includes rare and seldom-seen works drawn from private collections as well as loans from museums and the Nakashima family. Furnishings on display reflect Nakashima's years working in Japan, India, and eventually New Hope, PA, and show the evolution of his thought processes and designs. Many pieces will be available for purchase.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-923-8536
Description: Join us for a tasting in collaboration with Village Whiskey. Sean Gilvey, owner of Hudson Beach Glass, has designed a new glass with the input of Stephen Seibert of Village Whiskey. At the event guests will have a chance to taste three Whiskey’s using the new glass. Stephen will be at the bar, pouring the whiskey and guiding you through the
different flavors. Sean will be in the studio making the glasses. Guest will have a chance to step into the studio, watch him work, and ask any questions.
The ticket price include one glass for you to take home, tastes of the different Whiskeys, and snacks provided by Amada.
Admission: $40 - limited availability
For More Information: Tickets can be purchased online, by visiting the store, or by calling 267-319-1887.
Description: An exhibit of photographs by seven Philadelphia photographers at the Biello Martin Studio. Each photo features a nude figure with one of Michael Biello's clay sculptures or neoclassic chandeliers. The show is a celebration of the sensual side of decorative art and design. Photographers include: Joe Bowman, Robert Hakalski, Melissa Hays, Alan Kolc, Andrew Loxley, Leah Macdonald, and Rene Micheli. Show runs through October 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@biellomartin.com
Description: Stanev Potts Architects and Educated Guesswork debut the iRUS canopy prototype, an architectual lighting installation that responds dynamically to environmental/urban input.
Stanev Potts Architects is dedicated to delivering high quality design solutions to a broad range of project scales and types. Our focus is on the collaborative process; on attention to detail, and on addressing the specific needs of each client. Educated Guesswork creates clear interactive environments that connect people to information through intuitive and immersed experiences. Our work bridges a variety of technologies, industries, and content. From robust web sites to interactive media walls, exterior video projection systems and more; we create meaningful experiences for advanced users, casual audiences, and passers-by alike. Join us for our open studio, refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Call 215.625.3590 or 215.764.6923
Description: Join past and future teams from the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby to hear why & how they made their sculptures and why this event is possible and important for Philadelphia. Hear from five presenters on the details of their experience, see some past sculptures in person, and celebrate this exciting event. Presenters include: John Spetrino from the following KKSD winning teams, The Aliens, Octu Vishnu and 215 Sand Reckoner; Vin Marshall from TE Labs responsible for the Pirate ship and pink tank sculptures, Vince Colvin, Colleen Rudolf, Kate Kaman, Joel Erland, and Lane Davis of the 2009 People's Choice Winner Zombish Team; Kathryn Doherty-Chapman organizer of the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby; and Bradley Litwin a renowned Kinetic Sculpture maker; and Billy Dufala of the Toilet Trike Race. Exhibit opens at 6:00 PM, reception at 7:00 PM.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.kinetickensington.org/
Description: J. Karma is hosting a trunk show by one of the most sought after shoe designers Jeffery Campbell. A design representative will be on hand to show the new fall line, present an exclusive limited edition design by Jeffrey Campbell and give a sneak peak at the Spring 2010 line. J. Karma Boutique, named "Best of Philly" in 2008, is located in Old City Philadelphia. The boutique features imported sterling silver jewelry along with items from local designers including Rachel Wilder & Denise Levin as well as national designers Jan Michaels San Francisco & Alexia Crawford.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.jkarmaboutique.com
Description: Philadelphia was known as "Workshop of the World" from around 1880 to 1920. At that time it was hard to find products for the everyday not being produced in the city and region. Just a century late it is far harder to find locally produced products.
Philly Works is an installation of functional objects of all scales, quantities, and production techniques that are made in the Philadelphia region. Philly Works is a survey of design, manufacturing, and craft exhibited through a showcase of prototypes, limited editions, and mass-produced goods. Along with the objects, Philly Works will include documentation of the production spaces and the people who make the objects on display. The show will include a "corner store" where some of the many items can be purchased.
This opening will be the launch date for the corresponding database and website that will be updated year round. Philly Works will illustrate the many ranges of production still alive today in hopes of inspiring new work, new connections, and to bring light to what is happening in the city.
Philly Works is presented by Made in Philly.
CALL FOR WORK:
Philly Works is hosting our first call for work to be exhibited during DesignPhiladelphia 2009 October 7 - 13.
Philly Works is an exhibit and installation of functional objects of all scales, quantities, and production techniques that are made in Philadelphia and the region. Philly Works is a survey of design, manufacturing, and craft exhibited through a showcase of prototypes, limited editions, and mass-produced goods. Along with the objects, Philly Works will exhibit documentation of the production spaces and the people who make the objects on display. Philly Works will illustrate the many ranges of production still alive today in hopes of inspiring new work, new connections, and to bring light to what is happening in the city.
To have work considered for exhibition please fill out our call for work at www.phillyworks.net
Admission: Free
For More Information: phillyworks@gmail.com
Description: OLC presents a lighting exhibition that explores the effect that light has on the perception of space and objects.
Based in Old City, OLC showcases furniture by Cassina, B&B Italia, Maxalto, Fritz Hansen, Alias, Zanotta and Poltrona Frau, as well as lighting by Artemide, Flos, Ingo Maurer, Foscarini, LucePlan, Lucesco, Lucifer and Fontana Arte. This gallery also displays the sophisticated and timeless glass of Venini.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.olc152.com
Description: Organized by Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, this exhibition is the first to present three decades of evolving work by playful wood artist Steve Madsen. The show displays pure wood boxes, created with the care of fine furniture, and large colorful contemporary sculptures fit to separate rooms and vitalize whole buildings. Exhibition runs October 9 - December 19, 2009.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-923-8000
Description: Minima invites you to an evening with Ingrid Abramovitch, author of "Restoring a House in the City: A Guide to Renovating Town Houses, Row Houses, and Brownstones - With Great Style".
Abramovitch, a former editor at House & Garden who writes widely on design and architecture, will present a slide show of photographs from her new book. Highlights include a Colonial row house in Philadelphia's Society Hill whose renovation and cutting-edge furnishings were overseen by Minima's Eugenie Perret and Michael Schmick. Abramovitch will also offer ideas and advice for renovating or decorating any older apartment or home - whether your style is traditional, modern, or somewhere in-between.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-922-2002
Description: "The Customer Show" is a curated exhibition of works printed at The UPS Store on South Street. The Show celebrates the work of graphic designers, photographers, jewelry designers, architects, painters, fashion designers, collagists, theater professionals, and systems designers and developers. Curator and store owner Scott Vradelis brings 25 years of experience in fine arts, including an MFA in painting from Carnegie-Mellon University, multiple group shows, and a one person show in New York City. In addition, he has worked as a print designer, web developer, and interface designer.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please call 215.733.9200 or visit www.thecustomershow.com.
Description: "Typeface" focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. "Typeface", Kartemquin’s latest documentary in progress, brings this fascinating junction of historical and contemporary, as well as rural and urban America together for enjoyment and contemplation.
Join us for the Philadelphia Premiere of this film, playing at 7:00pm and 8:00pm in the Piazza.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-951-5338
Description: Laidback presents "Designed to Chill," an interactive launch party and discussion on how great design can enhance relationships. Visit our urban suite in which you can relax and hang out, play Wii and board games, and experience a sense of community. You will leave with quick easy pointers on creating a space of your own using color and conversation pieces; tips on creating game nights; and ideas on food presentation and design to complement. Laidback will also introduce new designs from the collection throughout the space.
www.laidbackhome.com
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: Please RSVP to http://laidbackatdesignphilly.eventbrite.com/
Description: Marketplace Design Center is Philadelphia's premier source of quality furnishings for the interior design professional. With fifty spectacular showrooms, the design center features an impressive array of products from over 700 manufacturers including furniture, fabric, kitchen, bath, lighting, accessories, antiques, audio visual systems, building products, and floor and wall coverings for residential and office settings. Amenities include adjacent parking, designer lounge, coffee shop and a full service restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Browse select showrooms for this two-day Sample Sale. Concierge will have completed list of participating showrooms.
Browse select showrooms for this 2-day Sample Sale. Participating Showrooms:
First Floor
Marc Phillips Decorative Rugs
Noble Decor
Grange Furniture
Century Furniture
Robert Allen | Beacon Hill Furniture
Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Second Floor
Beatrice & Martin
Croce, Inc./Duralee
Interius Collection
Clive Christian Philadelphia
Hollandia
Brunschwig & Fils
Stark Carpet
Third Floor
Kravet
Lee Jofa
LA Signature Baths
The Menagerie, Ltd.
Patterson, Flynn & Martin
Schumacher
Parisa's Decorative Rugs
Fourth Floor
The Baer Group
Hamilton House
Vita DeBellis Showroom
Bistro St. Tropez: Mention Sample Sale & receive 10% off lunch!
Admission: Free
For More Information: gcipolla@marketplacedc.com or 215-561-5000
Description: Mary and Michelle invite office workers, skateboarders, protesters, passersby, and you to create works in handmade paper.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Modern & Green Japanese products wholesaler is open to public for three day only sample sales. Up to 50% off of the retail price. Represented products are Yoko Yano Jewelry, Chikuno Cube; Bamboo Charcoal Air Freshener, Tabi-Socks, seisuke88; hand bags with Japanese vintage prints, and Kishu Lacquerware. Our products are available at major museum stores including; The Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, The Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-238-1328
Description: Currently under construction, the National Museum of American Jewish History, located across from Independence Mall, will tell the story of what an immigrant group can achieve under the freedoms provided by the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Designed by Polshek Partership Architects (New York, NY), this 100,000 square foot building will house approximately 25,000 square feet of exhibits, as well as an education center, an auditorium, a store, a cafe, and other amenities. The exhibitions, designed by Gallagher & Associates (Washington, DC), will trace the history of Jewish Americans from the earliest 17th-century immigrants through the expansion of the diaspora across the country, and will examine contemporary issues facing the Jewish American community. Led by Museum staff and the Project Managers, Becker & Frondorf (Philadelphia, PA), this tour will focus on the challenges of constructing an ambitious project, as well as the integration of the highly interactive exhibits with the building's architecture.
Admission: Free. Pre-register
For More Information: 215-772-1400 ext 108. Pre-registration is required
Description: In correlation with DesignPhiladelphia 2009, Wexler Gallery will host an exhibition of innovative jewelry by cutting edge designer Anthony Tammaro. During the opening reception, a very special piece by the artist will be auctioned off with 10% of all proceeds to benefit DesignPhiladelphia.
Anthony Tammaro is an artist whose “endeavors include the pursuit of beauty and truth, the creation of aesthetic wearability, the union of movement, body, and objects.” Interested in exploring the limits of working with innovative new materials and processes, Tammaro takes advantage of a number of technological advances which have developed over the past decade. A designer of both couture and production jewelry, much of Tammaro’s inspiration is drawn from nature, with a fondness for undersea creatures of the mollusk family.
Tammaro earned an MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, Pennsylvania and a BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Consistently exhibiting work at galleries on a national level, Tammaro also acts as a consultant for several innovative design companies. His work has been reviewed by international publications including ELLE Magazine. He presently lives and works in Conshohocken, PA.
Show will run October 2 - 31, 2009.
Admission: Free. DP donations are welcome
For More Information: contact 215.923.7030 or info@wexlergallery.com
Description: The first annual Philadelphia Fashion Week will include a jam-packed schedule of fashion designers from Philadelphia and across the globe showcasing what is in style. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop with retailers on site between shows.
Philadelphia Fashion Week is a three-day event that will take place from October 8 – 10, 2009 with the following schedule each day:
5:00PM – 6:00PM – The best of student designers from area colleges
6:00PM – 8:00PM – Streetwear designers
8:00PM – 10:00PM – Contemporary couture designers
Open to the public, Philadelphia Fashion Week will offer general admission and VIP tickets in August online and by phone. Tickets will be available through advance purchase only. Student, general and VIP admissions will be offered. VIP admission will offer the exclusive opportunity to mingle with designers and experience fashion in an intimate setting.
Admission: Tickets required. (See below)
For More Information: Please visit philadelphiafashionweek.org for ticketing and additional information.
Description: Join us for the opening reception for the "Windows Throughout Old City" competition and exhibition. Hosted at Dane Decor's lovely Old City Showroom, hor's d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
Old City Business Collective (OCBC), in collaboration with DesignPhiladelphia, invites everyone to Old City for an exciting exhibition of windows and storefronts on display. "Windows Throughout Old City" is part of a contest sponsored by OCBC as part of the Designphiladelphia celebration. Stroll the historic blocks of Old City filled with window displays designed by students, recent graduates, professionals, and artists in various fields of design. Window tours will commence the week of October 2nd.
The window design chosen for "best in show" will be awarded a grand prize of a weekend getaway in Savannah, Georgia and a private a tour of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), courtesy of Old City's largest real-estate developer Brandywine Construction and Management. Window designs will be evaluated by an independent panel of judges which includes Hilary Jay, executive director of The Design Center at Philadelphia University, Lauren McCutcheon, editor of Philadelphia Home and Design magazine, and Josh Owen, designer; and Caroline Tiger, writer for Philadelphia Inquirer Lifestyle section.
Celebratory Event announcing winners at F.U.E.L on October 20th, 6-9.
Current Participants include:
Cereal Art
Old City Cheese Shop
Biello Martin Studio
OLC
Vivant Art Collection
Franklin Fountain
MG Real Estate Group
Artemide
Sevilla Smith
Swift Foods
Fivi
Dane Decor
Old City Tshirts
Tony
Poggenpohl
The Active Edge
The Clay Studio
Minima
J. Karma Boutique
Foster's Homeware
ven and vaida - jewelry
Charlies Jeans
Moko
More than Old
Scarlett Alley
Campos
Silicon Gallery
Fork Restaurant
East End Salon
Three Sirens
Pinot
The Papery
Third St. Habit
Agency M
Vagabond
Mr. Bar Stool
AKA Music
Viv Pickle
Hudson Beach Glass
Wood Turning Center
Host
Triumph Brewery
bulthaup studio inc.
Panini's Trattoria
Coldwell Banker
Smak Parlour
Sign-A-Rama
Brandywine
Lost + Found
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-922-6656
Description: The opening reception for "Early Furniture by George Nakashima" is hosted by Moderne Gallery Owner/Director Robert Aibel, a recognized aesthetic historian in the field, with special guest Mira Nakashima-Yarnall, George Nakashima's daughter, a renowned woodworker in her own right. This much anticipated historic exhibit of early works by legendary furniture craftsman, George Nakashima, 10 years in the making, includes rare and seldom-seen works drawn from private collections as well as loans from museums and the Nakashima family. Furnishings on display reflect Nakashima's years working in Japan, India, and eventually New Hope, PA, and show the evolution of his thought processes and designs. Many pieces will be available for purchase.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-923-8536
Description: Join us for a tasting in collaboration with Village Whiskey. Sean Gilvey, owner of Hudson Beach Glass, has designed a new glass with the input of Stephen Seibert of Village Whiskey. At the event guests will have a chance to taste three Whiskey’s using the new glass. Stephen will be at the bar, pouring the whiskey and guiding you through the
different flavors. Sean will be in the studio making the glasses. Guest will have a chance to step into the studio, watch him work, and ask any questions.
The ticket price include one glass for you to take home, tastes of the different Whiskeys, and snacks provided by Amada.
Admission: $40 - limited availability
For More Information: Tickets can be purchased online, by visiting the store, or by calling 267-319-1887.
Description: An exhibit of photographs by seven Philadelphia photographers at the Biello Martin Studio. Each photo features a nude figure with one of Michael Biello's clay sculptures or neoclassic chandeliers. The show is a celebration of the sensual side of decorative art and design. Photographers include: Joe Bowman, Robert Hakalski, Melissa Hays, Alan Kolc, Andrew Loxley, Leah Macdonald, and Rene Micheli. Show runs through October 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@biellomartin.com
Description: Join past and future teams from the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby to hear why & how they made their sculptures and why this event is possible and important for Philadelphia. Hear from five presenters on the details of their experience, see some past sculptures in person, and celebrate this exciting event. Presenters include: John Spetrino from the following KKSD winning teams, The Aliens, Octu Vishnu and 215 Sand Reckoner; Vin Marshall from TE Labs responsible for the Pirate ship and pink tank sculptures, Vince Colvin, Colleen Rudolf, Kate Kaman, Joel Erland, and Lane Davis of the 2009 People's Choice Winner Zombish Team; Kathryn Doherty-Chapman organizer of the Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby; and Bradley Litwin a renowned Kinetic Sculpture maker; and Billy Dufala of the Toilet Trike Race. Exhibit opens at 6:00 PM, reception at 7:00 PM.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.kinetickensington.org/
Description: J. Karma is hosting a trunk show by one of the most sought after shoe designers Jeffery Campbell. A design representative will be on hand to show the new fall line, present an exclusive limited edition design by Jeffrey Campbell and give a sneak peak at the Spring 2010 line. J. Karma Boutique, named "Best of Philly" in 2008, is located in Old City Philadelphia. The boutique features imported sterling silver jewelry along with items from local designers including Rachel Wilder & Denise Levin as well as national designers Jan Michaels San Francisco & Alexia Crawford.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.jkarmaboutique.com
Description: Philadelphia was known as "Workshop of the World" from around 1880 to 1920. At that time it was hard to find products for the everyday not being produced in the city and region. Just a century late it is far harder to find locally produced products.
Philly Works is an installation of functional objects of all scales, quantities, and production techniques that are made in the Philadelphia region. Philly Works is a survey of design, manufacturing, and craft exhibited through a showcase of prototypes, limited editions, and mass-produced goods. Along with the objects, Philly Works will include documentation of the production spaces and the people who make the objects on display. The show will include a "corner store" where some of the many items can be purchased.
This opening will be the launch date for the corresponding database and website that will be updated year round. Philly Works will illustrate the many ranges of production still alive today in hopes of inspiring new work, new connections, and to bring light to what is happening in the city.
Philly Works is presented by Made in Philly.
CALL FOR WORK:
Philly Works is hosting our first call for work to be exhibited during DesignPhiladelphia 2009 October 7 - 13.
Philly Works is an exhibit and installation of functional objects of all scales, quantities, and production techniques that are made in Philadelphia and the region. Philly Works is a survey of design, manufacturing, and craft exhibited through a showcase of prototypes, limited editions, and mass-produced goods. Along with the objects, Philly Works will exhibit documentation of the production spaces and the people who make the objects on display. Philly Works will illustrate the many ranges of production still alive today in hopes of inspiring new work, new connections, and to bring light to what is happening in the city.
To have work considered for exhibition please fill out our call for work at www.phillyworks.net
Admission: Free
For More Information: phillyworks@gmail.com
Description: Organized by Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, this exhibition is the first to present three decades of evolving work by playful wood artist Steve Madsen. The show displays pure wood boxes, created with the care of fine furniture, and large colorful contemporary sculptures fit to separate rooms and vitalize whole buildings. Exhibition runs October 9 - December 19, 2009.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-923-8000
Description: Minima invites you to an evening with Ingrid Abramovitch, author of "Restoring a House in the City: A Guide to Renovating Town Houses, Row Houses, and Brownstones - With Great Style".
Abramovitch, a former editor at House & Garden who writes widely on design and architecture, will present a slide show of photographs from her new book. Highlights include a Colonial row house in Philadelphia's Society Hill whose renovation and cutting-edge furnishings were overseen by Minima's Eugenie Perret and Michael Schmick. Abramovitch will also offer ideas and advice for renovating or decorating any older apartment or home - whether your style is traditional, modern, or somewhere in-between.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-922-2002
Description: "The Customer Show" is a curated exhibition of works printed at The UPS Store on South Street. The Show celebrates the work of graphic designers, photographers, jewelry designers, architects, painters, fashion designers, collagists, theater professionals, and systems designers and developers. Curator and store owner Scott Vradelis brings 25 years of experience in fine arts, including an MFA in painting from Carnegie-Mellon University, multiple group shows, and a one person show in New York City. In addition, he has worked as a print designer, web developer, and interface designer.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please call 215.733.9200 or visit www.thecustomershow.com.
Description: "Typeface" focuses on a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique. "Typeface", Kartemquin’s latest documentary in progress, brings this fascinating junction of historical and contemporary, as well as rural and urban America together for enjoyment and contemplation.
Join us for the Philadelphia Premiere of this film, playing at 7:00pm and 8:00pm in the Piazza.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-951-5338
Description: Laidback presents "Designed to Chill," an interactive launch party and discussion on how great design can enhance relationships. Visit our urban suite in which you can relax and hang out, play Wii and board games, and experience a sense of community. You will leave with quick easy pointers on creating a space of your own using color and conversation pieces; tips on creating game nights; and ideas on food presentation and design to complement. Laidback will also introduce new designs from the collection throughout the space.
www.laidbackhome.com
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: Please RSVP to http://laidbackatdesignphilly.eventbrite.com/
Description: OLC presents a lighting exhibition that explores the effect that light has on the perception of space and objects.
Based in Old City, OLC showcases furniture by Cassina, B&B Italia, Maxalto, Fritz Hansen, Alias, Zanotta and Poltrona Frau, as well as lighting by Artemide, Flos, Ingo Maurer, Foscarini, LucePlan, Lucesco, Lucifer and Fontana Arte. This gallery also displays the sophisticated and timeless glass of Venini.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.olc152.com
Description: The Sustainable Business Network and DesignPhiladelphia are teaming up to host an exciting event focusing on bringing local design products to the regional marketplace. Panelists include: current Philadelphia industrial designers, business owners who are responsible for buying products at wholesale, leaders in the green design industry, and small business development specialists who will discuss the challenges and opportunities for local design, production, marketing, distribution, and sales.
Designer: Andrew Dahlgren, Made in Philly
Designer: Brian Kelly, MIO
Marketing: Traci Browne, Red Cedar Marketing
Business Development: Angel Rodriguez and Tiana Pyer-Pereira, Empowerment Group
Retailer: J. Lamancus Hello World
The event will be moderated by Beth Van Why, programming director for DesignPhiladelphia and local designer and design educator.
The audience will include students, product designers, wholesale buyers and socially conscious consumers.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please call the Sustainable Business Network at 215.922.7400 x2
Description: Valerie Block, CDT, LEED AP: "Designing with Structural Laminated Glass Interlayers"
New developments in laminating interlayer technology have expanded design options in the areas of structural glass performance. The ionoplast interlayer was originally developed to improve the performance of laminated glass going through large missile impact and pressure cycling testing. Subsequently, the stiffness characteristics of this interlayer have proven to be beneficial in the design of glass flooring and stair treads, balustrades, point-supported facades, canopies, and skylights. This presentation will explore the use of the ionoplast interlayer for safety and security in a variety of commercial, institutional, educational, and healthcare applications through case studies such as the skywalk at the Grand Canyon and the exterior glass façade at Lincoln Center in New York.
11:30AM - 12:00PM Registration and reception
12:00PM - 1:00PM Lecture & Lunch
Provider: DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions
Length: 60 minutes
AIA/CES Credits: 1.0 Learning Unit
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: RSVP to reserve your space kflowers@chbriggs.com, or call 215-254-7301
Description: Dialogues on Design, presented by DuPont™ Corian® and DesignPhiladelphia, is a multi-series discussion exploring a variety of design issues facing society today. This series is graciously hosted by the Center for Architecture.
Harry Allen is the founder and president of Harry Allen Design. Allen's work spans multiple design disciplines, including product design, interior design, graphic design, identity development, and packaging design. His furniture is in production with a number of clients including Habitat, Dune, and Magis, and his award-winning product and packaging designs for DuPont™, IKEA, Target, Aveda, Wireworks, and Areaware are available worldwide. Harry Allen's systematic design process, long-standing interest in art and new materials, and desire to innovate have led to some of the most intelligent products and interiors in the world today.
Following the talk there will be a Q & A and reception.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215.951.5338
Description: Our goal at Purdy O'Gwynn is to discover what is unique about each client and each site and translate these qualities into form in as direct a way as possible. Our projects all look very different because we believe that "style is a life well lived." The focus of our practice is the design of cultural, educational, religious and residential buildings, often in historic settings. Please join Tom Purdy and Linda O'Gwynn at POA's studio loft in Old City for conversation about design and a look at built work and projects in process.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-925-5600
Description: Established in 1988, Blackney Hayes Architects is a mid-size architectural firm, offering services in architecture and interior design, with broad range of clients from public housing, K-12 schools, and university work to historic preservation and adaptive reuse for office and general business clients. BHA is known for their dedication to the client's point of view, long-lasting working relationships with clients, and award-winning work. On the top floor of the Public Ledger Building, the office is a great example of blending a modern design aesthetic with a beautiful old historic building. Please join us for informal tours of the office and a look at our past and current work.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.blackneyhayes.com
Description: Stanev Potts Architects and Educated Guesswork debut the iRUS canopy prototype, an architectual lighting installation that responds dynamically to environmental/urban input.
Stanev Potts Architects is dedicated to delivering high quality design solutions to a broad range of project scales and types. Our focus is on the collaborative process; on attention to detail, and on addressing the specific needs of each client. Educated Guesswork creates clear interactive environments that connect people to information through intuitive and immersed experiences. Our work bridges a variety of technologies, industries, and content. From robust web sites to interactive media walls, exterior video projection systems and more; we create meaningful experiences for advanced users, casual audiences, and passers-by alike. Join us for our open studio, refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Call 215.625.3590 or 215.764.6923