Vastu- Summer Bash. July 30th

Come celebrate the Dog Days of Summer Sale with an evening of treats from Hello Cupcake! and drinks poured by an expert from Cork Wine Bar.

Mix and mingle with folks from the District and the Vastu design team. AND, all party attendees will have a chance to enter to win an original piece of work by artist Brian Petro.

When: Thursday, July 30th 6pm to 8pm

Where: Vastu, 1829 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20009

We hope to see you there! Bring your friends!

http://blog.vastudc.com/2009/07/party-over-here/

Knoll- Generation Premire Party Pics

Here are some great photo's provided to me by Melissa and Ashley at Knoll. I need to get a camera like theirs!

In honor of the 2009 National Design Awards, Cooper-Hewitt is hosting a series of free public programs celebrating design in Washington, D.C. Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. D.C.Programs include: Design X Details: Materials and their Effects (I'll be attending this one!) Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 17th Street N.W.)Francisco Costa (Fashion Design winner) and Calvin Tsao and Zack McKown (Interior Design winners) will discuss the role of materials in their work, while sharing their visions, projects and inspirations. Costa has worked since 2004 as the women’s creative director of Calvin Klein Collection. Tsao and McKown are the partners of TsAO & McKOWN Architects, a New York-based practice known for their well-appointed architecture and interiors. This program is free to the public. Advanced registration is required at (202) 639- 1774. Design X Community: Transform your Neighborhood Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: The National Building Museum (401 F Street N.W.)Christopher Sharples, Coren Sharples and Gregg Pasquarelli of SHoP Architects (Architecture Design winner) and Walter Hood (Landscape Design winner) will discuss how design can be used as a tool to create a sense of community. Hood and Pasquarelli will explore the ability of design to influence, unite and link communities through examples drawn from their own work. This program is free to the public. Advanced registration is required at www.nbm.org or (202) 272- 2448. Design X Information: Interpreting the Present and the Past Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: The Smithsonian Castle, The Commons (1000 Jefferson Drive S.W.)Boym Partners (Product Design winner) and Steve Duenes of The New York Times Graphics Department (Communication Design winner) will discuss the relationship between current events and their design process. While the Boyms produce work that interprets current events as fodder for souvenirs and memorabilia, the Times’ Graphics Department has to succinctly digest and interpret the news in real time. This program is free to the public. No advance registration is required. Design X Experience: The Future of Interaction Design Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: Hirshhorn Museum, Auditorium (Independence Avenue at Seventh Street S.W.)Jeff Han of Perceptive Pixel Inc. (Interaction Design winner) and Andrew Blauvelt of Walker Art Center (Corporate and Institutional Achievement winner) will discuss the future of interaction design. Han designs and programs the technology that transforms our relationship to work and the world at large. Most recently, Perceptive Pixel became renowned for completely transforming the way television broadcasters, including CNN, Fox and ABC, covered the historic 2008 Presidential elections. As curator and design director of the Walker Art Center, Blauvelt is at the forefront of discussions about the role of interaction design in a museum context. This program is free to the public. No advance registration is required. Design X Tomorrow: The Future of Technology and Sustainability Friday, July 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Location: National Museum of the American Indian, Rasmuson Theater (Fourth Street and Independence Avenue S.W.)Amory Lovins (Design Mind winner) and Bill Moggridge (Lifetime Achievement recipient) will discuss the future of technology and sustainability. As the co-founder of Rocky Mountain Institute, Lovins has been a leading voice in sustainable thinking for 40 years, acting as a consultant for more than 50 countries and some of the largest multinational corporations in the world. Moggridge is the co-founder of IDEO, a global design consultancy that has transformed the way that design is conceived and realized. He designed the first laptop computer and is a pioneer in the field of interaction design. Together, Moggridge and Lovins will discuss the symbiotic relationship between technology and sustainability and the impact of both upon the future. This program is free to the public. No advance registration is required. more info at: http://www.nationaldesignawards.org/2009/

Mohawk Group- Post NeoCon Road Show- July 21

Couldn't Make it to NeoCon this Year? The Mohawk Group brings NeoCon to you! All designers are invited to the Post Neo-Con Road Show to see whats new in innovative Flooring. Location: The Arts Club of Washington 2017 I St NW Washington DC Date: July 21 8am-7pm Hosted by: Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan

AIGA Baltimore- Blend- July 21, 2009

Blend - July 21, 2009 Baltimore Tuesday, July 21, 2009 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Mama's on the Half Shell 2901 ODonnell St. Baltimore, md 21224

Join AIGA Baltimore for BLEND, a monthly happy hour event where members and non-members can mingle and network in a fun atmosphere. Door prizes, our button series, as well as drink and food specials add to the great company you will find at BLEND.Tuesday, July 21, 20096 - 8 pm

hour on the half shell takes $1 off beers, $2 off wine In addition, six Chincoteague oysters cost $6, as does a pound and a half of mussels. A half pound of shrimp costs $7 and a full pound costs $12. Special prices on anything steamed.

http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/event-detail?eid=31734238

AIGA DC Night Out Series: Hirshhorn After Hours

Friday, July 24, 2009 8 PM Hirshhorn Museum 7th Street and Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC

Seeking Motivation? Craving Inspiration? We’ve got just the thing…

The AIGA DC Night Out series is an informal meet-up group designed to seek out events that will re-energize and stimulate the right side of your brain. Join us for an inspiring and fun evening of possibility. Open to members & non-members alike.

Who: Anyone

What: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden’s After Hours

Don’t wait, sign up today! Being a member counts! Be one of the lucky first 2 to sign up for the group and you will receive a free ticket to this event. AIGA DC is not handling ticketing for this event. Once you sign up to join the Night Out group, you MUST purchase tickets through the Hirshhorn’s website, http://hirshhorn.si.edu/afterhours. PLEASE

NOTE: Tickets are $18 and can only be purchased in advance. No ‘at the door’ ticketing will be available.

We will meet at 7:45pm at the corner of 7th and Independence Ave. and then proceed to the security line at 8pm. Look for people wearing ‘Night Out Series’ buttons.

See you at After Hours!

http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/event-detail?eid=32037097

IIDA Presents WMCC Sustainability Working Group: Maximizing Daylighting and View Potential on LEED Projects

Thursday, July 16 Robert Phinney, AIA, LEED AP, of Wisnewski-Blair & Associates, is going to be teaching a program on the best approaches for earning the EQc8, Daylight & Views, credits for LEED-NC and LEED-CI projects.

The following topics will be covered: + Space Planning

+ Furniture Selection

+ Glazing Strategies

+ Shading and Shelving

+ Window Treatment Integration

+ and Calculations - with a focus on the Daylight Factor Approach

These are among the most challenging credits to earn and document and yet some of the most important as they relate to occupant satisfaction and productivity.

HOST/LOCATION: Fox Architects-1121 14th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20005 TIME: 6:00pm is Registration; 6:30pm is Program METRO: McPherson Square COST: FREE to all IIDA members; only $10 for non-membersRSVP:

E-mail iidamacevents@gmail.com; include DAYLIGHTING in SubjectBRING:

Bring proof of IIDA membership or the non-member rate will apply.

NEWH- Tiger Woods AT&T Tournament

I had the pleasure, Sunday, of attending the NEWH hosted event the Tiger Woods AT&T Classic at Congressional Country Club in MD. (Thank you to Templeton Hospitality Carpet for my ticket!) It was the perfect day to attend. Not only was it the final day of the tournament, which Tiger himself won, but the weather was perfect, and the company couldn't be beat. NEWH raised over $35,000 at this event, which is one of their largest fundraisers of the year. The money they raise will go to fund scholarships for college students hoping to one day persue a career in the Hospitality Industry. Congrats NEWH on a great event and now take a look at some of the people who came out!

On the left: Tiger himself at the putting green on 18. On the right: The clubhouse NEWH hosted their guests in!

On the left: Jim Dirmeyer a Sales Exec with QuadraMed. On the right: Barbara Azzinaro, co-chair of the event and owner of Cohen Azzinaro and Associates, Tom Scott with wife, Deborah Forrest from Forrest Perkins LLC, Laura Ann Francis, co-chair of event and owner of LPC Associates and Lynda Welte owner of Blueprints for GREEN Design.

On the left: Nichole Mariotti from HVS Compass helps herself to a drink. On the right: Yelda Saricetin, a designer at BBGM, Erin Larkin, also, a designer at BBGM, Linda McGreen a representative for Janus et Cie, and parents of Erin, Michael and Terry Larkin. Mike is the CFO at Interstate Relocation and Moving Services.

On the Left: Paul McCusker the Director of Revenue at Capitol Hilton, Barbara Azzinaro and Ryan Langlois a Senior Interior Designer at OPX On the Right: Tiger about to T-off on the 10th hole.

On the Left: Lynda Welte, Laura Ann Francis, Shelia C. Johnson the CEO Salamander Hospitality, Barbara Azzinaro, Carol Ranno, the NEWH preseident and an multi-line rep, and Prem Devadas the President of Salamander Hospitality. On the Right: Barbara Azzinaro (again!), Brian Judas from Core DC, Melissa Judas, George Scammell a principal at Core DC, and Carol Ranno

On the Left: Matt and Gina Donahue. Gina is a represinitive of Kohler Hospitality. On the right: The final scoreboard! On the Left: Carrenne Ressa a multi-line rep.

On the right: Erin Larkin from BBGM and Whitney Treadwell a represenative at Genesys Wallcovering.

Attention all DC A&D Designers: Knoll Introduces "Generation" Launch Party

Knoll invites all local Architects and Designers, familiar with the Knoll product line to come and join them in the celebration and release of "Generation"

RSVP: rsvpdc@knoll.com

Green Drinks DC- July 14, 2009

July Happy Hour w. Green Drinks DC

PUBLIC BAR

July 14th from 6:30-?

Welcome to another green summer in the city!

Public Bar

1214 18th St. NW

(formerly FIVE)

Dupont Circle

Three full levelsBars, booths, community tables, lounges and rooftop

http://www.greendrinks.org

Hope you can join!

Art, Wine and Design Reception at Lorton Workhouse- July 11, 2009

Art, Wine and Design Reception 9601 Ox RoadLorton, VA 22079 In conjunction with each of the 2nd Saturday Art Walks at the Workhouse in Lorton VA, the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) will present a Art, Wine and Design reception from 6PM to 7PM in Gallery W-16. AIDP and LAF are partnering to bring together artists, interior design professionals and the public to highlight the creative incorporation of original art into interior design settings. All are invited to talk art and design with these creative design professionals. Perhaps you have just purchased an original piece of art but you are just not sure where or how to showcase it in your home. Perhaps you have a design space in your home that needs a beautiful piece of art. Bring your fabric swatches, room photos, creativity and questions and join a creative group of artists and interior designers for a lively and informative discussion of art and design. As the reception ends at 7PM, join the designers as they visit more than 100 artists in their studio buildings. Their studio doors will be open wide until 9PM as part of the 2nd Saturday art walks. 2nd Saturday Art Walks at the Workhouse and Art, Wine and Design reception dates for 2009: July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12.

Hospitality Design presents CITYScene- July 16th, 2009

hospitalitydesign magazine presents: CITYScene WASHINGTON DC

the Next Generation in Networking

L2 Lounge

3315 Cady's Alley

5:30-8:30

Thursday July 16th, 2009

This is a fabulous event. I attended it last year with some of my hospitality colleagues and we had a blast. It is only open to the hospitality community and its geared towards the 40-ish and under crowd. Its a great way to meet other young members of the industry.

RSVP if you are a young member of the HOSPITALTITY INDUSTRY, ie: architects, designers, purchasers, investors or owners, to: sshoemaker@hdmag.com

ARCHITECTS LEADING CHANGE- JULY 14-16

DesignDC 2009 has the knowledge, networking and insight to propel your practice forward, even in this challenging economy! Education sessions: Facilitated by industry leaders, educational sessions will not only provide you with required LUs, but will provide an opportunity to hear the latest on industry topics and engage in lively dynamic discussions with your peers. There are more than 60 learning opportunities – reserve today so that you can attend the sessions that are most important to you. New this year: CM credits for AICP certification. Exhibit Hall: An intense two-day exhibit with all the technology and know-how that will help your projects and your career. In our new venue our exhibit hall is very close to the classrooms, offering you frequent opportunities to interact with vendors. Venue: The Walter Washington Convention Center was designed by Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates with Devrouax & Purnell and Mariani Architects and Engineers. Opened in 2003, this space provides the perfect setting for this event.

DesignDC 2009 Keynote Address: Rollin Stanley Tuesday, July 14, 10:15 – 11:45am

We Can Do Better: A Frank Discussion About Design and Growth in the 'Burbs

Montgomery County planners are beginning to rethink growth management to enhance quality of place in their communities.

Planning Director Rollin Stanley will discuss innovative ways to bring the natural environment into the design of buildings, spaces and streets with the goal of creating great places with better connections. Design can incorporate with connections, diversity and the environment to create true communities. “With only 4 percent of the Montgomery County left to build on, it is time to rethink how we have created our built environment,” describes Stanley. “When we strategize about how best to redevelop strategically, no matter where it is, our challenge is to create better connections, strive for environmental quality, create more diversity and elevate our design expectations.”

Rollin Stanley,

AICP, Planning Director, Montgomery County Planning Department

Since February 2008, Rollin Stanley has served as director of the Montgomery County Planning Department. In that position, Rollin has directed work on community plans ‐‐ including visions for Germantown, Gaithersburg West and White Flint –as well as shepherding reports on such high‐profile issues as the Purple Line, the Falklands redevelopment and affordable housing. Overall, Rollin has steered staff and the Planning Board toward new ways of thinking about growth, focusing on transit‐oriented development and urban design. As Planning Director of Montgomery County, Mr. Stanley leads one of the largest planning agencies in the country. They are leading the discussion on urbanizing a diverse county, which includes urban centers like Bethesda, while implementing the pioneering “gricultural preserve”policy through transfer of development rights. Previously, Rollin held top planning jobs in St. Louis and Toronto. A five‐year tenure in St. Louis included authoring a comprehensive strategic plan that outlined ways to revitalize the historic city. Stanley also laid the roundwork for a 1.3‐mile‐long civic open space corridor that will eventually bisect the city, and he oversaw staff teams addressing neighborhood revitalization, tax incentives and other initiatives. Before his stint in St. Louis, Stanley spent 20 years in Toronto as a planner who was instrumental in transforming the city’ industrial district into a mix of residential and retail. Mr. Stanley has a degree in urban and regional planning from Ryerson University, Toronto. He is the division chairman in the American Planning Association, and he has lectured and consulted in China, Canada, England and the United States.

Tom Kundig- National Building Museum- July 23, 2009

Tom Kundig Spotlight on Design July 23, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Tom Kundig, FAIA, winner of the 2008 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award and the 2007 Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, will discuss his work, including Chicken Point Cabin and Delta Shelter. Kundig is a principal of Seattle-based Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, the 2009 American Institute of Architects Firm of the Year.

Continuing Education Credits: 1.5 LU (AIA)

Members: $12.00

Students: $12.00

Public: $20.00

Purchase TicketsSpecial Instructions: Prepaid registration required. Walk in registration based on availability.

Washington Design Center Educational Workshops- July 14

Tuesday, July 14 10 a.m. Hickory Chair CEU Presentation sponsored by Henredon Design House Conference Room, Concourse-Level 12:30 p.m. Judy Lagenfelder Luncheon Fabricut, Suite 221 Critical Knowledge: Judy Langenfelder, Fabricut regional representative, talks Wyzenbeek Rub tests, flame retardancy, technical bulletins, NFPA 260A, California 117, backing-knit, acrylic, paper, drapery, dual purpose, multipurpose, upholstery – when to use what, railroading, drapery cuts. Your questions answered! 1 p.m. Know Your Upholstery J. Lambeth, Suite 117 Know Your Upholstery: Learn the quality points to look for; frame weight and construction, springs, padding, cushion fills, tailoring etc. Learn how to communicate these points to a client so you can sell upholstery confidently. 1:30 p.m. Building Your Team J. Lambeth, Suite 117 Tricia Huntley, owner Huntley & Company Interior Design, will share how she assembled the workroom, painters, floor/tile etc. craftspeople for her team. Building your team is one of the most important things you do in establishing your practice. They are the talent in each of the trades that take a project from your vision to reality. Learn how to build your team. 2 p.m. Dennis Lee from Tyler Hall Michael-Cleary, LLC, Suite 401 President and design director Dennis Lee of Tyler Hall, a boutique wallpaper and fabric line, will discuss and present the step-by-step process of creating hand printed wallpapers. He will present from the original art work, the layout/repeat stage, the screen engraving process, the mill production to the final product. R.S.V.P. for all workshops to Alexander Guffin at aguffin@mmart.com or 202.646.6101

NEWH Tiger Woods AT&T Classic- July 2-5, 2009

NEWH Tiger Woods

AT&T National Golf Tournament

July 2nd- July 5th

Congressional Country Club

Click Link for Sponsorship Information:

http://newh.org/uploads/ChapterEvents/WashingtonDC/2009/wadc_7-09ATT.pdf