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This weekend: (re)imagine modern at Dwell on Design, June 24-26

2016-06-22T15:15:00-04:00

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In just two short days, Dwell on Design LA (DODLA), the largest design event on the West Coast, will kick off its eleventh and best show yet. Packed with inspiring onstage content, high-end designer home tours, live demos, art installations, consultations and feature areas, including the highly-anticipated Dwell Outdoor curated by famed Australian-born designer Jamie Durie, Dwell on Design LA at the Los Angeles Convention Center will be the place to be June 24-26. For hours, tickets and additional event information, visit la.dwellondesign.com.

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Don’t miss renowned architect and keynote speaker Sou Fujimoto Friday June 24 at 6:00 PM, whose innovative residential structures and institutional projects represent a fresh approach to the relationship between architectural space and the human body.

Lectures and panels with actor Gary Sinise, architect Matthew Hufft, co-creator of Morpholio Toru Hasegawa,...

(re)imagine modern at Dwell on Design, June 24-26

2016-06-02T16:04:00-04:00

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Dwell on Design brings together the brightest people, products, and content in modern design. Featuring 400 brands that shape modern, over 2,000 furnishings & products, 40 on-stage presentations, 5 prefab homes, 3 days of Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours, and endless networking opportunities with thousands of like-minded design and trend-seeking enthusiasts, Dwell on Design invites you to reimagine modern.

Speaking of imagination, Dwell editors have enlisted a number of industry experts and thought leaders for panels during the three-day celebration of design – including keynote speaker and world-renowned architect, Sou Fujimoto. Fujimoto, who is the youngest architect to ever receive the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion commission, is a rising star in the world of contemporary architecture and was named Architecture Innovator of the Year by The Wall Street Journal in 2014. From his Tokyo-based practice, established in 2000, Fujimoto has rei...

designjunction + Dwell on Design announce line-up for NYCxDesign 2016

2016-05-10T13:52:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by designjunction + Dwell on Design NYC.

For the first time this May 13-15, the UK’s leading design exhibition designjunction and Dwell on Design, America’s largest design event, will partner during NYCxDESIGN. This much anticipated collaboration promises to present the city’s most exciting display of cutting-edge design and captivating conversations.

The warehouse-style ArtBeam venue in Chelsea will host speakers including legendary illustrator Bob Gill; Caroline Baumann, director of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; artist Tom Sachs; architects Matthias Hollwich of HWKN and Dong-Ping Wong and Oana Stanescu of Family; Dorothy Cosonas, creative director of KnollTextiles; and design entrepreneurs Sandy Chilewich, Stephanie Goto, David Weeks, and Gregory Buntain of Fort Standard.

designjunction + Dwell on Design will also provide a community hub for design and architecture. WeWork, the archetypal co-working space, brings a pop-up workspace to the ...

50% off on tickets to designjunction + Dwell on Design, plus free espresso on arrival for Archinect members!

2016-05-05T12:54:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by designjunction + Dwell on Design NYC.

Cutting-edge design + captivating conversations

Visit New York's most exciting design destination during NYCxDesign. 20 international design brands, one co-working pop-up, a leading talks program and vibrant café. designjunction + Dwell on Design is delighted to offer Archinect members 50% off on tickets to the event, as well as a free espresso from illy on arrival. To redeem offer, book in advance here.

May 13-15, 2016
ArtBeam, 540 W 21st Street
New York, NY 10011

Opening Hours:
Friday, May 13, 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, May 14, 11 AM - 6 PM
Sunday, May 15, 10 AM - 4 PM

Tickets:
$15 when booking in advance here
$35 on the door

More information
thedesignjunction.co.uk/new-york

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Dwell Home Tours feature covetable views and bright Manhattan Lofts

2015-10-02T12:15:00-04:00

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Extending from the downtown neighborhoods of Tribeca, the West Village and Chelsea to the Upper East Side, this year’s Dwell Home tours showcase residences with bright, open layouts and details that are as varied as their zip codes. The tour includes five homes—selected by Dwell’s editorial team—that allow attendees to experience magazine-worthy dwellings in-person, with the opportunity to gain insight from the architects and designers behind the projects. The tour will take place on Saturday, October 3, during the second annual Dwell on Design New York, where attendees will explore today’s most relevant design topics through installations and onstage conversations at Skylight Clarkson Sq.

The architects and designers whose thoughtful designs make up this year’s stunning tours are celebrated, award-winning professionals who include Architecture in Formation principal Matthew Bremer, AIA, Gregory Colston Architect, Cezign design...

Dwell on Design New York returns to SoHo, Oct. 2-4. Register now!

2015-09-19T10:00:00-04:00

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Now in its second year, the 2015 Dwell on Design New York tradeshow will inhabit the Skylight Clarkson Square in the heart of SoHo, NYC on October 2-4. Join 5,000 members of the design community as Dwell upends the standard 'trade show' format to create a unique forum on the future of design.

New York City is a design laboratory — one that constantly reinvents its landscape while embracing new ideas and possibilities. Curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, Dwell on Design NY (DODNY) shares that ethos by constructing a forum for unique ideas and a fresh point of view. Dwell on Design NY will dive deep with commercial designers, architects, manufacturers, makers, and you. Together, we’ll evaluate design, solve problems, and innovate using research, technology, and ingenuity.

At the core of this discourse lies the concept of authentic design and its far-reaching position in the modern furniture cosmos. Additionally, Dwell editor...

Winners of the Dwell on Design L.A. pass giveaway

2015-05-28T14:19:00-04:00

In the latest giveaway on Archinect, Dwell gave away two sets of 3-day passes to their Dwell on Design Los Angeles trade-show, which opens tomorrow at the Los Angeles Convention Center through Sunday, May 31.

After Archinectors commented on what they're looking forward to most in the event, the lucky winners are: marli and Justin Tien.

Congrats and enjoy the event! Thanks to those who participated.

Win two 3-Day Passes to Dwell on Design Los Angeles, May 29-31

2015-05-21T16:47:00-04:00

We're excited to announce that we're giving away two sets of 3-Day Passes (4 tickets total) for the fast-approaching 2015 Dwell on Design, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 29-31. If you haven't registered for the event yet, why not take a shot at winning two free passes?

Two lucky winners will each receive two Design Trade 3-Day Passes good for the entire Dwell on Design L.A. weekend.

The Passes will grant access to all Dwell on Design Programs, Exhibitions, and Onstage Presentations over Trade-Day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday including sessions presented by the Dwell Editorial team. (Schedule)

Visitors have access to 90 onstage programs, 2,000+ innovative furnishings and products, and beautiful prefab homes and living landscapes in Dwell Outdoor. Visitors can also engage in workshops and discussions with more than 250 notable architects and designers from leading companies like Bestor Architecture, HOK, Gensler, Mia Lehrer + Associates, ...

Attend Dwell on Design LA, May 29-31!

2015-04-06T14:44:00-04:00

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Dwell on Design LA, America’s Largest Design Event, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 29-31, celebrating its 10th year. Join 30,000+ attendees at this magnificent 3-day wonderland of modern design that will be sure to amaze, delight and inspire.

See thousands of the best modern products across five design zones including Furniture & Accessories, Kitchen & Bath, Design Materials, Dwell Outdoor and more. Connect with hundreds of brands such as Bugaboo, Cosentino, Hansgrohe, Lutron, Marvin Windows & Doors, Miele, Panasonic, TOTO, Sunbrella and more. Check out a full list of exhibitors at this year’s show here.

Hear from 250+ design industry experts on three stages on topics such as Design for Humankind, Smart Tech, Resiliency, Energy 360 and more. Be sure not to miss keynote speaker, Marcel Wanders giving the keynote address on Friday May 29th and other speakers over three days in...

Don't forget to register for Dwell on Design NY, Oct. 9-11!

2014-10-06T14:12:00-04:00

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Dwell has big plans for its first time in the Big Apple on October 9-11. Unlike your standard design trade show, Dwell on Design NY is your chance to engage with some of today's most influential architects, commercial designers, scholars, and 5,000 of your fellow design-savvy attendees. If you'll be in New York that weekend and haven't registered yet, get your tickets now!

The Dwell on Design event schedule features a multitude of design installations and onstage discussions from which both local New Yorkers and the international architecture and design community can benefit. For starters, architect Daniel Libeskind will give his Thursday night keynote address, where he will share his history and discuss works like the master plan for the rebuilt World Trade Center site in New York and the Jewish museums in Berlin, Copenhagen, and San Francisco.

Panels highlight not only the never-ending discussion on the future of design but also relevant pr...

Win a Two-Day Trade Pass to Dwell on Design NY!

2014-09-23T13:39:00-04:00

We're excited to announce that we're giving away two Design Trade 2-Day Passes for the upcoming 2014 Dwell on Design, taking place in New York for the first time at 82Mercer in SoHo from October 9-11. If you haven't registered for the event yet, why not take a shot at winning a free pass? (And if you already did register, you're one step ahead!)

Two lucky winners will each receive a Design Trade 2-Day Pass good for Thursday, October 9 AND Friday, October 10.

The Passes will grant access to all Dwell on Design Programs, Exhibitions, and Onstage presentations on both Trade Days at 82Mercer. Also gives access to the opening night reception and to Daniel Libeskind's Thursday night keynote talk.

Visitors can also go on Dwell-curated home tours in Manhattan and engage in workshops and discussion with notable architects and designers leading firms like Architecture for Humanity, SHoP Architects, WXY architecture + urban design, Clive Wilkinson Architects, Perkins + Will, and more.

Two (2) CEU ...

Dwell on Design comes to New York City Oct. 9-11 - Register now!

2014-09-17T15:37:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by Dwell on Design NY.

Dwell on Design NY, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, debuts at 82 Mercer in SoHo, NY on October 9-11, 2014. Join 5,000 design elite as Dwell upends the standard 'trade show' format to create a unique forum on the future of design.

Together with influential designers, architects, industry thought leaders, and attendees, we will discuss, collaborate and address today's most pressing design challenges in the contract design industry and beyond. Attend presentations, panel discussions and dialogues on ‘hot button’ issues across hospitality, travel, office, academia, public spaces, urban infrastructure and more.

Hear from a stellar of today’s most forward thinking industry experts such as keynote speaker, Daniel Libeskind, David Rockwell, Michael Bierut of Pentagram; Designtex's Susan Lyons, a former creative director for materials at Herman Miller; Snøhetta director Claire Fellman, just to name a few. For the full schedule of sess...

Screenplay by Oyler Wu Collaborative

2012-06-19T17:22:00-04:00

LA-based architecture and design office, Oyler Wu Collaborative, is proud to announce their upcoming architectural installation entitled Screenplay. The installation will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Convention Center this Friday, June 22, 2012 as the featured installation of Dwell on Design 2012.

Press release from Oyler Wu Collaborative to follow:

Screenplay is conceived of as a ‘play’ on one’s visual perception. This twenty-one foot long screen wall is constructed of forty-five thousand linear feet of rope strung through a series of lightweight steel frames. The wall is designed with the intention of provoking a sense of curiosity by slowly revealing its form and complexity through physical and visual engagement with the work. The wall is made from a repetitious steel framework with rope infill that varies over the length of the wall in three dimensions, forming a thickened undulating screen made up of dense linework. In its orthographic, or ‘straight on’ view, the wal...