Description: You're invited to experience the architectural and design possibilities of DuPont™ Corian® at the DuPont™ Corian® Design Studio in Philadelphia, a collaboration between DuPont™ and C.H. Briggs. Designed by renowned designer Harry Allen, the space reflects the flexibility, pliability and versatility of Corian® in commercial and residential applications. Join us for a guided tour of the Design Studio where designers connoisseurs can explore materials, applications, colors and the latest manufacturing techniques, helping to turn the impossible into the practical.
Located in the Marketplace Design Center, the 2,500 square foot space showcases inventive Corian® designs in a gallery-style setting. Through its out-of-the-box applications, the Design Studio invites architects, designers, specialty retailers and commercial specifiers to expand their understanding of DuPont™ Corian® as an inspiring, multi-dimensional design material. We welcome DesignPhiladelphia participants and the greater Philadelphia architecture and design community to visit and discover the extraordinary flexibility and range of Corian®.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-254-7301
Description: C.H. Briggs has teamed up with Philadelphia-area architects, designers, and fabricators to create imaginative and inventive outdoor seating made of DuPont™ Corian®. Sit and ponder the possibilities in locations throughout Center City during DesignPhiladelphia.
Schuylkill Banks Park: On the river banks between Cherry Street and Walnut Streets
Chestnut Park: 1707 Chestnut Street between 17th and 18th Streets
Three Parkway Plaza: 110 North 16th Street between Cherry Street and Arch Streets
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-254-7301
Description: The Design Center at Philadelphia University (TDC) presents "Lace in Translation", a new exhibition of contemporary work that explores the intersection of luxurious hand-craftsmanship with modern, mass production. TDC's historic Quaker Lace Company collection is the inspiration for three internationally-renowned artists and designers reconsidering conventional notions of lace. European designers Tord Boontje and Demakersvan, and Canadian artist Cal Lane have created installations specifically for TDC's unique and intimate space- a 1950s era, Hollywood-style ranch house.
From the intricacy of a handwoven raffia curtain, to the industrial art forms of laser-cut fabrics, a welded filigree oil tank, and a lace chain-link fence, "Lace in Translation" plays with the concept of lace, utilizing unexpected materials and new technologies to transform the Center's grounds and galleries. Exhibition runs September 24, 2009 - April 3, 2010.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.laceintranslation.com
Description: “Design the Dollhouse of Your Dreams” is part of DesignPhiladelphia week and is a city-wide project bringing together artists, children, students, and architects to design their ideal dollhouse. In true Please Touch Museum spirit, this hands-on project let children and adults collaborate in a fun, educational way as they built their imaginative dream dollhouses. The exhibit showcases 7 highly innovative submissions, including eco-friendly dollhouses made from recycled and natural elements and a modern shadow-box style dollhouse, alongside classic dollhouses from the museum’s collection, including Lincoln Logs, a castle constructed from the Burg-Baukasten and a Playmobil farmhouse. The exhibit will be on display at Please Touch Museum throughout DesignPhiladelphia week, October 7- 13, 2009.
Admission: Free with Museum admission
For More Information: 215-581-3181 or www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Description: "Bicycle: People + Ideas in Motion" celebrates Philadelphia's passion and commitment to the bicycle with a series of changing exhibitions, programs, and events that explore the bicycle both as functional object and as a canvas for good causes, personal expression, civic mindedness, and political beliefs. In addition to vintage bikes from Philadelphia collections, the exhibition features a variety of bikes from the urban landscape: "fixies," tandems, hand-built bikes, folding bikes, road and touring bikes, hybrids, reclining bikes, and more. The show also highlights Philadelphia annual events such as the Bilenky Urban Cyclocross Race and Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby, as well as community-based organizations like Neighborhood Bike Works and The Pedal Co-op. While primarily focused on the Philadelphia-based bicycle community, artists and designers from Philadelphia and beyond who find inspiration to create new forms, functions, and materials from bicycles and bicycle parts are also featured. Curated by Lorie Mertes, Rochelle F. Levy Director and Chief Curator. Exhibition runs June 19 - October 13, 2009.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please call 215-965-4027 or www.thegalleriesatmoore.org
Description: Heather Ujiie creates vibrant large-scale allegorical designs that are digitally printed on fabric. Her major new work on view at Moore is based on a 19th century Toile de Jouy textile where she isolates a single scene from a repeat pattern and manipulates its color, scale, and surface, to print a magical neon world of mystery and conflict.
Exhibition runs September 11 - October 17, 2009 in the Wilson Gallery.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.thegalleriesatmoore.org/a>
Description: Under the guidance of Drexel's experienced instructors, students prepare dinner at the Academic Bistro on select days. All meals are made on the premises from the freshest, highest quality ingredients, and prices are amazingly low. The three to four course set menu is created, served, and managed by Drexel students. The dinner themes and menus vary; tableside service is often included. Reservations are required, as there is only one seating. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite libations and our students will serve them. Enjoy!
Admission: $18, reservations required
For More Information: Contact Chef Adrienne Hall at academic.bistro@drexel.edu or call 215-895-5872.
Description: Philadelphia native Dan Murphy will create a site-specific multi-media installation in the Galleries' Window on Race inspired by messenger bike culture, including some vintage cycling clothing, messenger bags, and other cycling artifacts. Murphy, a photographer, designer, painter, archivist, and co-founder of Megawords Magazine was hired in 1994 as a bicycle messenger and began to document and strongly influence both the messenger and graffiti communities. Dan has worked with Bilenky Cycle Works, RVCA clothing, NIKE, Neighborhood Bike Works, Cinelli Bicycles, and R.E. Load Messenger Bags. This exhibition runs Sept. 11 - October 13, 2009
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-965-4027
Description: This much anticipated historic exhibition of early works by legendary furniture craftsman, George Nakashima, ten 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 it reveals the evolution of his thought process and designs. Many pieces will be available for purchase. The exhibit runs from October 9 - December 24, 2009. Moderne Gallery is open from Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00AM - 6:00PM and by appointment.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-923-8536 or RAibel@aol.com
Description: Locks Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of sculpture by Jun Kaneko, on view September 22 - October 31, 2009. In his second exhibition at Locks Gallery, Jun Kaneko, the internationally-acclaimed artist, will present a series of intimate-scaled, constructions from 1984-2006. This exhibit coincides with the East Coast debut of his production of Madama Butterfly and a city-wide celebration of the artist's work with sculpture installations at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Kimmel Center's Commonwealth Plaza. Madama Butterfly will be performed by the Opera Company of Philadelphia, October 9-18, 2009. There will be a reception for the artist on Friday, October 2, 5:30PM -7:30PM.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.locksgallery.com
Description: In correlation with DesignPhiladelphia 2009, Wexler Gallery will host an exhibition of innovative jewelry by cutting edge designer Anthony Tammaro.
The exhibition will run October 2 - 31, 2009. An opening reception and artist talk will take place on Friday, October 9th, from 5 - 8pm. 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.
Admission: Free. DP donations are welcome
For More Information: Contact 215.923.7030, or info@wexlergallery
Description: Studio Next is a laboratory shared by several design disciplines at UArts who are actively exploring collaboration. The studio is conceived of as a working prototype for new models, initiatives, and pedagogical strategies for design education at UArts. This exhibition presents a series of case studies exploring projects developed through partnerships in the business and non-profit sectors. Projects such as Urban Farming, the DIY Design/Build/Source culture, SpaceBox and alternative housing design, and Pixie Engine technology. This exhibition will be discussed in further detail during the Studio Next: Panel Series running October 13-15 (see the listing under "Lectures"). Check website for exhibition schedule.
Admission: Free
For More Information: http://www.studionext-uarts.org/
Description: John Eric Byers has been a distinguished furniture maker and designer. This will be his first solo exhibit of wall-mounted works based on his furniture designs. The exhibition will run from October 2 to November 21, 2009.
Admission: Free
For More Information: http://www.snyderman-works.com
Description: Inside the Architect's Studio: The Process of Making Museums is presented in conjunction with Moore's 2009 Visionary Woman Awards, which is recognizing the accomplishments of two visionary women, Nancy Kolb, Executive Director of Philadelphia's Please Touch Museum and architect Billie Tsein, of Tod Williams Billie Tsien and Associates. Both women have played a significant role in envisioning the transformation of space for major museums. This exhibition provides a glimpse into the process of making museums through architecture and design. Exhibition dates are September 30 - December 9, 2009.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Visit http://www.thegalleriesatmoore.org
Description: 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.
The Welcome House is dedicated to new forms of creative expression. The project is designed to re-imagine art spaces, art practice, and public engagement. Thanks to Fairmount Park.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: In a backward timeline, Calderwood 2, the Philadelphia gallery that specializes in design 1950-Y2K, presents design representations from three decades:
1970s – An entire living room from the avant garde Bloomingdale’s renowned interior design studio, all original, purchased in 1970. Think Lucite sofas, chrome and glass coffee tables and end tables, lighting en suite.
1960s – A Mastercraft dining room set in acid-etched brass and ebonized wood. Abstract cityscape inset panels in the table, buffet and console were designed by Bernhard Rohne.
1950s – A collection from The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin’s archives of original car crash photographs – all within the city limits!
Also included in the exhibition is a pair of rare chromed steel club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin; a 1960s glass and bronze floor lamp from Murano’s Barovier & Toso; a collection of fashion illustrations from the 70s by Suzanne Schwedock. Also a truly amazing pristine hand-made carpet from Edward Fields that is 17 x 17 feet.
This exhibition opens October 13 and runs through the end of November.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Visit www.calderwoodgallery.com or www.calderwood2.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: visit www.woodturningcenter.org
Description: The Urban Design Exhibition at Springside School will provide selections from the Community Design Collaborative/Infill Philadelphia; Drexel University, Department of Architecture and Interiors, 2nd Annual Design Charrette, where teams were asked to select a derelict site from within their assigned neighborhoods upon which to design a solution; and the Delaware Valley Green Building Council's 2008 Natural Talent Design Competition, college student contest winners. Example boards show principles of integrated design, sustainability and innovation.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.springside.org for more details.
Description: Philadelphia's affordability, diverse neighborhoods and "under the radar" personality have fueled a robust and growing culture of design over the past decade. All of the liabilities that historically provided the City with negative attention - crime, trash, and lack of economic growth - have provided a context within which a diverse creative community has emerged on its own terms. This "work in progress" mentality proved to be a tremendous advantage for architects during the recent real estate boom as Philadelphia quickly established itself as a lifestyle destination on the back of new luxury housing, urban mixed-use development, and a strong interest in greening. The city appears to be going through a new evolution in its design identity and architecture is clearly playing a key role in the process.
There are clear trends in common among the offices represented in the exhibition. Many of the firms have strong connections among the four schools of architecture in Philadelphia. These links promote a true sense of praxis where client-based construction and academic pursuits cross fertilize.
This exhibition looks to reveal the critical mass of innovative design practices that have grown out of this robust context. Some of the offices have already gained national recognition while others are start-ups that are just beginning to make their marks. The common thread running through the work is a sense of experimentation and enthusiasm for the future. The hope is that by bringing this collection of work together that new and interesting ideas, dialogues, and relationships will follow.
This exhibition opens Thursday, October 8th at noon and will run until Sunday, October 25th.
Join us for the Opening Reception on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00pm
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.is-architects.com/fertileground
Description: 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.
October 09, 2009
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Dane Decor
315 Arch Street (map 323)
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.
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: Perhaps the most popular work in all of the operatic canon thanks to its swelling, unabashed melodies and a story that touches the depths of the human soul, "Madama Butterfly" comes to life on the Academy stage with a stunning set and innovative original set and costume design by acclaimed visual artist Jun Kaneko that marry the classic with the contemporary. Featuring Ermonela Jaho, Roger Honeywell, Maria Zifchak, and Troy Cook. Conductor: Corrado Rovaris. Director: Cynthia Stokes. Set & Costume Design: Jun Kaneko. Sung in Italian with English translations.
Show dates & times: Friday, October 9 at 8:00PM, Sunday, October 11 at 2:30PM, Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30PM, Friday, October 16 at 8:00PM, and Sunday, October 18 at 2:30PM.
The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents four mainstage productions at the Academy of Music each season, and now also in a contemporary new home at the Kimmel Center's intimate Perelman Theater, plus collaborative presentations with other institutions as well as award-winning education and community outreach programs.
Admission: $7- $190
For More Information: Please visit our website www.operaphila.org
Description: In the early 1970s, as America was preparing for its bicentennial, an extraordinary solution to an age old problem was rising in a back alley of old city Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin's life and legacy would be a central story in those celebrations, yet his life-long home on Orianna Street, an obvious site for a museum, was lost in the nineteenth century leaving no visual record of its appearance. The resulting solution, an imaginative reconstruction consisting of a "ghost" structure representing the original house, a garden, an above ground archaeological display and underground museum spaces, was the work of a design team including world-renowned architects, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. Franklin Court, as it became known, challenged the prevailing norms for the interpretation of archaeological and historic sites, especially sites that no longer existed. This exhibition, curated by Frank Matero and William Whittaker, School of Design, University of Pennsylvania, explores the making of Franklin Court through a selection of original sketches, models and period photographs, to understand the context of its creation and its enduring legacy.
Exhibition runs October 8, 2009 thru January 22, 2010
Admission: call for cost
For More Information: 215-898-8323
Description: Three Sirens will be showcasing local jewelry and accessory designers throughout the week of DesignPhiladelphia. A meet-and-greet and design session will cap off each trunk show event.
Please check website for additional event information including meet-and-greet sessions.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-287-5028
Description: 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.
October 09, 2009
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Dane Decor
315 Arch Street (map 323)
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.
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: As an important part of the Education and Outreach Programs, the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) conducts an annual design competition to engage regional and international college and university students in the process of sustainable design. The 2009 program challenged students to design a food cooperative on a site location of their choice. The award winning competition boards will be on display at the Center for Architecture through October 15th. See the approach of some of the area’s best and brightest students to the important subject of food access. Special thanks to our dedicated jurors, talented participants and the competition sponsors.
The 2010 DVGBC Sustainable Design Competition will launch in late Fall 2009. Check www.dvgbc.org/student_design_competition for details.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Contact David Bender at 215-569-3186