Demo Cool Features of Hardware

submitted by: r. jarrett muncy, IIDA VP Communications, lord aeck & sargent architects

 

 

"YouTube Demonstrates Cool Features of Hardware"

 

Do you ever find it difficult to understand how specialty millwork and furniture hardware work when selecting from static catalogs or websites?  Boring 2D line drawings,  lifeless axons, and generic naming conventions fail to demonstrate all the wonderful function you can achieve with hi-tech hardware these days.  While looking for a concealed shelf support, inspired by my favorite IKEA shelf, I found ItalinaFerramenta showcasing their awesome hardware with fly through videos via youtube.com.  Not only was it interesting and informative on how the hardware works it was also inspiring!  I’ll take that thank you!

 

 

Here is that awesome concealed shelf mount:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvmAgtW0ELo

The Italian hardware http://www.italianaferramenta.it/ is avaialable in the US at www.efi-us.com

 

 

UPDATE: Leaders Breakfast 2012 Announces Atlanta Speaker - Kevin Carroll

SAVE THE DATE - November 2nd

Leaders Breakfast

IIDA Georgia Chapter will host Atlanta’s 1st Leaders’ Breakfast November 2012 

When: 8 a.m., November 2, 2012
Where: St. Regis Hotel, 88 West Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, GA

IIDA GA will begin early bird table sponsorships late April/May 2012 General Admission Tickets in August

Herman Miller is proud to sponsor the Leader’s Breakfast series with IIDA and Interior Design magazine. Keynote Speaker will be Kevin Carroll!

Kevin Carroll, Keynote Speaker

Kevin Carroll is a masterful storyteller with a tremendous gift for reaching an audience and awakening the inspiration that lies within people and within the organizations for which they work. For seven years, Kevin was the Katalyst (someone who helps turn creative ideas into reality) for Nike and he continues to promote the power of play and creativity in achieving maximum human potential for such organizations as Starbucks, The Discovery Channel, ESPN, HSBC Bank, Mattel, Capital One, and The National Hockey League. Carroll is the founder of The Katalyst Consultancy and the author of Rules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life’s Work.

Carroll draws on a uniquely diverse and rewarding background. He spent ten years as an Air Force linguist, becoming fluent in Croatian, Czech, and Serbian, and attaining conversational proficiency in German and Russian. He’s also been a high school health educator, a college-level head athletic trainer and head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers.

LEADERS CONNECTING LOCALLY

Leaders Breakfast events feature a renowned keynote speaker that invokes, encourages and inspires attendees. During the event, host cities celebrate their regional successes and one particular Leader, chosen by the Host Committee, who most embodies leadership characteristics through their contributions to the industry. Each honoree is presented with a molded plywood splint, in its original packaging, designed and created by Charles and Ray Eames for injured U.S. soldiers during WWII. The splint has become an iconic symbol of the legacy of Charles and Ray Eames, as well as a testament to their spirit of leadership within the design profession. Charles and Ray were visionaries who constantly elevated the process of design by expanding their creative boundaries through the use of new materials and fresh ideas.

LEADERS BREAKFAST HISTORY

The IIDA Leaders Breakfast series began as a single event, launched in New York, in 1989 by Jeannie Bochette of Steelcase. The goal was to introduce IIDA to the business world as a leading industry association and to inform IIDA Members about major economic issues affecting them and their clients, as presented by prominent corporate executives, government officials and academic experts. The event established a forum where IIDA Members and their clients could see, hear and network with peers.

CROSSING BORDERS

In 2001, the IIDA Leaders Breakfast expanded into what is now an international program. We hope you’ll be inspired by our keynote speakers as they share leadership secrets and insight, and by our honorees – true industry leaders and innovators. In 2011, eight IIDA Leaders Breakfast events stretch from coast to coast and cross borders, including: Seattle, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago and Toronto. Each features keynotes and honored guests specifically chosen for the venue region.

The Real Cost of Rip-offs

The Real Cost of Rip-offs
written by:  Tracy Mancinelli, KnollStudio-Atlanta, LEED AP

Today, one of the biggest challenges in our industry is the value of design.  Designers use their special talents to create functional spaces to meet their client's needs and budgets.  Sometimes, the client doesn't understand the designer's value or will skimp on the investment to pay the project's worth.  Or even worse, the client will try to rip-off the design by doing it less expensively. 

This is a nationwide issue for our Design industry.  Dwell recently published an article that discusses the real cost of being ripped-off.  The furniture market is saturated with knock-offs.  Unbeknownst to the user, they may want the authentic design but sway to the lesser cost product for the "look."  This comes with compromise and often times disappointment.  

Some clients have separated into 3 categories:  the Investors, the Disposers, and the Blind.

The Investors understand the value of investing in quality design and furnishings.  Usually they plan to keep the furniture for 10+ years or pass it down to their children.  Authentic design is important to them.  They want to know that they have the brand that will become a conversation or pure taste.  It's art and an image - not in a snobby way.  Additionally, their needs can be met with original designs of newer designers that may not yet have the high ticket prices of the Classics. 

The Disposers want high-design, but they just can't stomach the cost to purchase the "real" items.  They don't value the quality of manufacture and they do not plan to keep their furnishings for more than 5 years.  "Fakes" will work for them (it's like buying a purse on Canal St. in NY). They will just dispose of it and start over when the object begins to fail.  How sustainable is that?!

The Blind, well, they just don't care about aesthetics!  It's all about function and price.  And they will seek out the cheapest way to get it.  This type can't see the design value.  They need a desk  -  Sawhorses and a hollow door will work just fine for them.  They may even paint it a garish color!  The Blind are not a design client.  Possibly, they belong on TLC's "What Not to Wear."

So how do we understand the real cost of Rip-offs?  How do we protect our design industry and hold value to our work and the products that make up a space that is well designed?  Read the article link from Dwell and you'll understand the heavy price....

http://www.dwell.com/articles/The-Real-Cost-of-Rip-Offs.html

From our IIDA GA 2012-2013 President: “Success is not the destination – it’s the journey"

As I'm typing this note, in approximately 8 hours the Mars rover, Curiosity, will land on the red planet after traveling 8 1/2 months and 352 million miles.  What a fascinating achievement!  Meanwhile, over here on Earth, you and I are living the lives we've worked towards for years.  That's quite an achievement, too!

It is said that “Success is not the destination – it’s the journey.”  Over the past 13 years I’ve had some really great experiences and I’ve forged many strong relationships through IIDA.  I remember attending my very first IIDA event back in 1999.  It was an awards gala in Dallas, Texas and I was BEAMING – to be in the same room with so much talent!  A short time later I found myself on a steering committee to bring IIDA to Oklahoma.  I served on the TX/OK Chapter Board and the Oklahoma City Center Board for many years to follow.  Not only did I meet my husband, Jerry, at an IIDA membership drive in 2001, we actually had our first official date at an IIDA casino party in 2007!

When I moved to Atlanta four years ago, I felt like a wallflower at design events until Liset Robinson and John Gaul allowed me serve with them during their presidencies.  Over the last year, serving with Michele Lyden has been such a huge learning experience for me.  She is such a strategic thinker and is always raising the bar in pursuit of excellence.

Today, I am honored to be serving as the IIDA Georgia Chapter President along side my President-Elect, Ronnie Belizaire and the Board of Directors.  We anticipate a fantastic year!  My team and I are working with the momentum we’ve established in recent years to achieve our goals.  These efforts include sustaining our Chapter’s solvency, nurturing our relationships with our friends and affiliates, continuing to develop our strategic plan, and raising awareness of the interior design profession through advocacy.  In addition, we will focus our efforts on increasing our membership and building upon the spirit of volunteerism through mutual respect and recognition.

Just like the Martian lander - we are building upon past achievements.  We are learning and growing with each destination along this journey.

Cheers to learning and growing together!

Cynthia Hovorka, IIDA

2012-13 IIDA Georgia Chapter President

"Feel Free to Compose" - Axor Bouroullec collection from Hansgrohe

written by:  Jen Bruno, Hansgrohe National Sales training Manager,IIDA, AIA, ASID, NKBA, NARI, USGBC

 

"Feel free to compose."

That's the message behind the Axor Bouroullec collection from Hansgrohe’s designer brand, Axor. Imagine being able to design your own bathroom oasis by placing faucets and fixtures anywhere you like. Envision a shelf, which doubles as a faucet, allowing for extra space for bath and shower accessories. Enter Axor Bouroullec. Designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, this game-changing collection can bring these seemingly impossible design scenarios to life. Comprised of faucets, sinks, a bathtub, shower components, shelves and accessories, it lets you create your own personalized bathroom configurations without having to custom-order essential components. Axor Brand Manager Philippe Grohe elaborates, “Fittings can be freely arranged within the washing area: on the integrated shelves, in front of, or next to the sink, or on the wall. As a result, Axor Bouroullec offers a wealth of options to create designs and solutions that meet the functional, aesthetic and individual needs of the user The use of mineral resin for the sinks and shelves and acrylic for the tub is the main reason behind the collection’s unlimited potential. It provides the freedom to position the faucet and handles to one’s liking, as the surfaces can be easily and safely drilled to meet individual wishes. The easy-to-clean material also allows for the collection’s refined shapes and narrow radii. First unveiled to the North American market at Axor NYC, Axor’s Manhattan-based design studio, the collection officially launched at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in NY the following day. Since then, it has traveled to other well-known fairs. This June, it stole the show at Modern Atlanta (MA), an annual 10-day event focused on delivering a shot of bold design to Atlanta and the Southeast. As part of the program, Axor Bouroullec was included in a curated design exhibition at Terminus Atlanta (http://modern-atlanta.org/ma/2012-ma-home-tour-launch-design-exhibition/). The local design extravaganza was a huge success, maximizing exposure and underscoring the company’s commitment to the community. Just a few short weeks later, Axor Bouroullec made its mark in Los Angeles at Dwell On Design in front of a record crowd of 27,428 attendees The Dwell editorial team couldn’t get enough of the collection, covering it first at ICFF: http://www.dwell.com/articles/ICFF-2012-Axor--the-Bouroullecs.html and again at Dwell on Design: http://www.dwell.com/articles/kitchen--bath-at-dwell-on-design-2012.html Axor Bouroullec can be easily accessed virtually using the Axor Bouroullec Composer online tool. Perfect for planning, it allows users to see the wide variety of conceivable and technically feasible solutions available. Each user can build individual compositions to meet their functional requirements and aesthetic preferences at the click of a mouse. Professionals can access a technical, 2D view. This function designates the drillable space and includes grids with placement coordinates. The customer version of the software offers a 3D view, which allows users to design their individual bathroom areas and deal with questions that relate to their bathroom layout. Check it out here http://www.hansgrohe-usa.com/7080.htm and “feel free to compose!”

In Love with Claw Foot Tubs - guest writer Joanna

Hi! I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting (they offer brilliant lighting fixtures in a plethora of styles and finishes.) I'm fortunate to be able to write daily about my passion—interior design. I spend my time searching the internet for beautiful decorating ideas and images to share in guest posts like this one. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite clawfoot tubs. No matter their color nor the setting in which they're found, these bathing beauties are always charming with just a touch of nostalgia. This lovely bathroom features a brightly-hued clawfoot tub and wallpaper in an engaging Chinoiserie pattern. Lively purple covers a clawfoot tub surrounded by wide striped wallpaper. The hue used gives the bathroom personality. This clawfoot tub in cheery yellow is dressed femininely in a ruffled curtain. The floor mirror reflects the light from the window and the color of the tub. A red tub offers the only spot of color in this minimalist bathroom with all natural wood elements. A sophisticated black and grey bathroom features a black tub accompanied by brass fixtures. The single glass pendant light hanging from the ceiling subtly illuminates the space. Chevron flooring gives the room a decidedly French air. Pretty turquoise and white provides a touch of Zen to this inviting bath. The little chandelier over the tub is a charming addition. This gorgeous French style bathroom is so beautiful. I love the clawfoot tub in soft blue-grey. Wouldn’t you just love to see the rest of the space? A white soaking tub with claw feet provides a welcoming place for a long relaxing bath. The blush color on the walls adds to the charm of the space. You can see just a hint of two crystal light fixtures. Images | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 What did you think of these tubs? Let us know in the comments section! Also, don't forget to come over to Arcadian Lighting for all your lighting and accessory needs.

Sherwin Williams 2013 Color Trends - August Sponsor

Sherwin-Williams Announces 2013 Color Trends

Submitted by:  Matthew Heald, Sherwin-Williams
Written by: Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams has just unveiled our Colormix 2013 collection, which embraces the dueling influences competing for attention in today’s hyperkinetic, vividly saturated world.  From exploring the dichotomies of simple versus complex to mystery versus certainty to light versus dark, you can use the palettes of Colormix 2013 to help clients embrace their inspiration and navigate a project’s design direction.

While people gravitate to personal preferences, we are being shaped by the divergent energies pulsing around us.  Colormix 2013 embraces these conflicts and shows how colors are about a process of combination, and creating unexpected harmony.

The 40 colors selected by our color experts for Colormix 2013 are grouped into four palettes: Midnight Mystery, Honed Vitality, Vintage Moxie and High-Voltage.

Midnight Mystery

The colors of Midnight Mystery are moody, the vibe is masculine and the aesthetic is both Victorian and futuristic.  The shades of this palette range from Earthy Plum Brown, absinthian Bottle Green, the metal gray of Outerspace, and Rustic Red evoking the houndstooth cloak of Sherlock Holmes.

We’ve embraced the intoxicating allure of our dark side. It gives us power as we navigate a choppy economy, escaping to the futuristic Victorian vibe of steampunk design that offers a theatrical feel.  This palette is a declaration of independence—a statement of luxury and purpose that pairs warmly with textured fabrics and collections of curiosities.

Honed Vitality

The Honed Vitality palette reflects the interplay of time and nature, taking inspiration from the layered hues of mineral deposits, sea-buffeted stones and the weathered shutters of a rustic farmhouse. The colors are chalky greys and blues, and earthy cider-colored browns. Finishes are matte with an organic, textured feel.

The colors of Honed Vitality create a softened beauty that is restful, comforting and embraces furnishings with natural textures for décor you can feel with your eyes and it folds in the energy of the Earth. Think of the ‘magic hour,’ those minutes after sunset and before dark when shadows compete with rays of sunlight in an epic battle that washes the Earth in a warm glow.

Vintage Moxie

Representing midcentury demure with a new, modern edge, Vintage Moxie is a pretty palette in which the retro glamour of pearls, florals and classic feminine silhouettes is tempered by funky accents and attitude. While the Honed Vitality palette is more subdued, these classic colors are a bit more vibrant. 

Glamour has become much more free-spirited.  It’s softness emboldened; golds infused with semiprecious citrine, violets that are bit more vivid, an almost black that you might not expect, all set off by gauzy white.

High-Voltage

The electricity of Vegas neon inspires this palette, which plugs in to a digital stream of electric limes, phosphorescent yellows and feverish reds. It’s consumerism as self-expression, giving the bold and the not-so-bold equal permission to be nonconformists.

But those bold hues need a palette cleanser, bringing black, white, gray and clear acrylics into the picture to offset the electric feel of the brighter neon shades.