by design | 2013 vol 1
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by design is Seattle Design Center's twice-yearly publication about new products, events and industry news.TRANSCRIPT
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Premiere 13Celebrated architect Joshua Prince-Ramus joins us for spring market.
11 MomentumSee how we’re celebrating SDC’s fortieth anniversary with 40 Random Acts of Design-ness.
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14th Annual Northwest Design Award winners, clockwise from top: Best
Individual Room | Contemporary First Place, FNDA Architecture; Outdoor
Living Area Second Place, Castanes Architects PS; and Bathroom First Place,
TD Swansburg Design Studio. See more at seattledesigncenter.com.
4 SDC SceneA sold out, steampunk-themed Gala celebrates 28 winning projects from the 14th Annual Northwest Design Awards.
6 New and NowThe Atrium becomes home to the newest showroom and to a favorite.
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“Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity and wisdom”
writes author Greg Anderson. “If our expectations in these areas are low, we
are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day
and every decade worth looking forward to.” The idea of looking forward to
coming decades seems such a leap in a culture so interested in the right now,
but I welcome the encouragement.
We find ourselves in a unique spot in SDC’s fortieth anniversary year, looking
back at the path taken and ahead to the promise of, yes, many more decades.
We’ve followed Greg’s advice, including a goal to produce the design center’s best ever Annual
Northwest Design Awards Gala (more on page 4), to celebrate SDC’s fortieth anniversary with a clever
and exciting project that extends the outreach throughout the year, and the return of past favorite
programs like spring market (see insert).
I’ve had my eye on this anniversary year for quite some time, and have explored many options. In
landing on a project that incorporates both a bit of fun and a good dose of community service, I have
thoroughly enjoyed putting the Random Acts of Design-ness idea together. We started in February with
a surprise delivery of an orchid terrarium to 40 architecture and design firms in the Seattle area. These
were created for us by Botanical Designs—they delivered most, but Nancy Knowlton and I delivered
several in person and had a great time visiting folks in their native territories. Since that inaugural
give-away, we’ve surprised a customer of Daly’s Paint with a free color consultation, free paint, and
free professional painting services provided in partnership with Daly’s Paint and Shearer Painting. And
we donated $3,000 to Seattle Humane Society from ticket sales for the Gala. There are many activities
planned for the remainder of the year, so I encourage you to read more on page 11 and join in the fun.
As we look back over 40 years of design center showrooms, programs and events, the common
denominator is you—for at least your portion of those forty years, of course (no one is saying anything
about anyone’s age). Your projects, your clients—your goal to source incredible product from around
the world—have brought you back to the design center many times, and we hope will continue to do
so for many years to come. In the meantime, let’s just remember that forty is the new thirty (or so I’ve
been told).
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Creative/Editorial Director
Craig Cross
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Craig Cross
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Seattle, WA 98108
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sdc scene
March 7—An exciting, steampunk setting welcomed guests
to a sold-out 14th Annual Northwest Design Awards Gala
to celebrate 28 winning designers, architects and students.
The evening included dinner, live music, presentation of
awards, and a champagne toast to celebrate the design center’s
fortieth anniversary. Special thanks to media partners Seattle
magazine and Northwest Home magazine.
Above left: Linda Sale and Patricia Gray, two of six winners from
Canada, kick off the evening. Above right: SDC’s Craig Cross hangs
out with Timekeeper Johnny Rae Sanders. Right: Mike Jones and
Yvignette Tang of JPC Architects accept their win in Commercial
Design.
The Northwest Design Awards is a great forum for residential and commercial designers and architects to connect in our industry and participate in the excitement of “design.” Too often, we don’t get the opportunity to cross-pollinate ideas and share in each other’s industries because they are so different in a lot of ways. I, for one, really enjoy seeing what is going on in another design world that I don’t often get to participate in. Food is great too! Mike Jones | JPC Architects First Place Commercial Design 14th Annual Northwest Design Awards
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I have already received three requests for publication of the project. That kind of exposure is invaluable. Thank you for making these kinds of opportunities part of the perks of winning—and for putting on an amazing event.
Sandra Gjesdahl | Bristol Design & Construction First Place Kitchen Design
14th Annual Northwest Design Awards
Above left: Tyler Engle, Tyler Engle Architects, picks up his
first place award in Most Innovative Design Component. Right:
Steampunk-inspired tablescape. Below: The NB Design Group team
joins us for the evening—(left to right) My Nguyen, Constance
Amend, Lana Noble, Nancy Burfiend, Jill Wheatley, Colleen Hart,
Tess Dickman, and Devin Fitzpatrick.
See w inn ing p ro je c t s a t s e at t l e d e s i g n ce n t e r. com
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SDC Welcomes Vicoustic USA Portugal-based Vicoustic opened its U.S. headquarters at SDC, introducing an emerging leader in the acoustic solutions
industry to the North American market. Stylized solutions assist with sound absorption and diffusion in home theaters,
hotel conference centers, music studios, and shared office space. Cesar Carapinha, Vicoustic’s CEO, says “Now it’s
possible to improve the way you listen to your music, in an affordable and accessible way. Vicoustic offers products for
all budgets and highly specialized staff to help you create your ideal listening room.”
NEW AND NOW
J. Garner Home’s New HomeNewly expanded showroom in Atrium 254
J. Garner Home has expanded with a move to Atrium Suite
254. With more of your favorites and the addition of new
lines—including Gensun Outdoor furniture, Miles Talbot
and Jonathan Charles—this a must-see on your next visit to
the design center.
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1 | T R A M M E L L- G AG N ÉPollack’s We Love Color Collection was designed under the
direction of Rachel Doriss and is inspired by bright spring colors.
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3 | K E L LY FO R S LU N DThis David Iatesta piece successfully combines materials in the
Etruscan style of using legs that look like those of animals. The
finish was inspired by ancient Etruscan bronzeware. The top of the
bench is comprised of five pieces of black stained mahogany hand
polished to a high sheen.
2 | J E N N I F E R G A RV E YInspired by the dining chairs at Chartwell, the country home of Sir Winston
Churchill, the Chartwell Side Chair combines the Arts and Crafts style with
modern comfort and grace. Inspiration circa 1900–1940.
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7 | L AT I T U D E S RU G S & C A R PET STamarian’s new stylized Ikat designs are handmade using a textural
knot reminiscent of Tibetan antique rugs. Perfect for contemporary or
transitional looks.
6 | D U R A L E EFresh, fun and hard to ignore, the bold designs of
the Beau Monde Collection embody the spirit of the
jet-setting fashionista, with patterns ranging from chic
animal skins to painterly modern florals and trompe
l’oeil prints, mixed with easy-to-use solids and upholstery
options.
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5 | J E N N I F E R W E S TThe collection of modern furnishings from Joseph Jeup encompasses case
goods, upholstery, steel and bronze. Pictured here—Jeup’s Aiden Bench:
bronze frame and channeled leather upholstery.
4 | K R AV ETRenowned designer and tastemaker Jonathan Adler is bringing style, craft
and joy to an exclusive collection of fabrics for Kravet. The fabrics reflect
Adler’s colorful approach to design with linen and velvet, featuring bright
colors, modernist forms, bold graphic patterns, and embroidery. These
cheerful fabrics embody the essence of optimism, which is the core of
Adler’s philosophy.
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8 | BA K E RBaker brings back one of its most popular and practical
forms—the Butler Table. The table has two flip-top panels
of quartered walnut and a removable tray. Supported by two,
slightly tapered exterior legs and two interior X-shaped legs,
the table can be extended from a 31-inch occasional table to
an entertainment-ready 89 inches of space. When not in use,
the exterior legs can be removed and the table folded up and
neatly tucked away. The table comes standard in the Pavia
finish or in deep, lustrous Black Ebony.
9 | M I CO R PA reproduction of vintage-style rugs constructed from patching old and
restored Turkish rugs collected over the years, the Loft Collection is over-
dyed and carefully hand stitched by confident artisans in Nepal, where the
skill and passion of the weavers are eminent.
1 1 | P I N D L E R & P I N D L E RThe Urban Luxe Collection offers transitional patterns and plains that
mix metallic luster with rich texture. Sophisticated, modern metal neutrals
accented with trend pop colors blend to create an exciting atmosphere that
is modern and edgy.
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1 0 | E BA N I S TAThe Santini Chandelier is hand-forged wrought iron with an
antiqued gold finish. The piece features intricate iron filigree
with a central band and acanthus leaf scrolled arms. Crystal
beading and a carved gilded tassel play against the metals.
Also available in a two-tiered version.
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1 3 | D E S I G N E R F U R N IT U R E G A L L E R I E SThe new collection by Jim and Phoebe Howard—Mr. & Mrs. Howard
for Sherrill Furniture—encapsulates beautiful design using a fresh blend
of traditional and current sensibilities grounded in timeless design theory.
The collection includes upholstery and casegoods available in custom
finish options which enable you to create combinations that truly reflect
your style. The Howard’s belief that a graceful room is characterized
by harmonious composition of all its elements sets the tenor for this
comfortable, well-designed collection.
1 2 | W I L L I A M & WAY N EFinish off your bedroom project with
perfection—custom bedding from C&C
Milano. Create your own accent pillows,
duvet covers, sheets, shams and pillow cases
with selections from C&C Milano’s extensive
line of linens, cottons, velvets and silks.
And then tailors in the C&C workrooms
painstakingly cut and sew your vision to
life. Also set the table with custom table
clothes, placemats and runners, and dress
the bath with made-to-order terry towels
bordered in linen or embroidery.
14 | S U SA N M I L L SA sophisticated outdoor line, the Mariner Collection™—
designed by John Hutton for Sutherland®—combines covered
frames with deep cushioning for sofa, lounge chair, ottoman,
dining side and arm chairs. Elegant curves and arcs revealed on
the frames evoke a nautical presence. The complete collection
includes dining, side, occasional and coffee tables with teak tops
available in a variety of finishes.
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sdc momentum
random acts ofDESIGN-NESS
DESIGN THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE
Seattle Design Center turns 40 this year, and because we know those 40 years are a direct result of people like you bringing your talents and
work here, we are celebrating this anniversary by giving back in forty different ways—forty random acts of design-ness—to thank you and the
community for so many years of support.
Whether you treat someone to coffee or volunteer hundreds of hours to a favorite cause, any act of opening doors, big or small, welcomes
change. Here’s a short list of the kind of projects we’ve been considering:
n Create an art supply trunk for summer camp at Camp Korey
n Donate industry fabric samples to an organization that makes
quilts for the homeless
n Host movie night at Ronald McDonald House
n Paint someone’s home or room with an organization like
Rebuilding Together
n Create 40 wine boxes for Childhaven’s auction
n Organize a workday at Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
n Host a creativity workshop
n Organize a special public art installation
n Walk in Seattle’s Pride Parade
n Make key holders for new Habitat for Humanity home owners
n Decorate 10 Christmas trees to be donated to Rise n’ Shine
families
Want to help us bring some change into the world?
Our goal is to have some serious fun while
giving back. Visit seattledesigncenter.com to
learn how you can get in on the fun.
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