In Manhattan, Matthews Architects marries industry to nature at the Hell's Kitchen... More
The Whitney Museum of American Art has released Renzo Piano's initial design for a new six-floor, 180,000-square-foot branch in Manhattan's Meatpacking District. More
Neil Denari's Manhattan condo tower maximizes square footage with its sculptural, structurally expressive form. More
The United Nations Headquarters complex has long stood as an icon of postwar... More
Designer, manufacturer, and importer of unique modern lighting fixtures George Kovacs died June 22, 2007, at age 80. One of the most recognizable names in the lighting industry, Kovacs made many popular lamps and fixtures and marketed the products of other notable designers, among them Karim Rashid, Harry Allen, Ingo Maurer, Robert Sonneman, and Alecia Wesner. More
A current exhibit at the Cooper-Hewitt explores the convergence of minimalist and post-minimalist art and functionality. Entitled Design ? Art ('Design is not Art'), the show brings together a diverse group of 20 artists, and focuses particularly on the work of Donald Judd, Scott Burton, and Richard Tuttle. All of the creations included in the exhibit are not just works of art, but also functioning objects, such as tables, lighting, and chairs. And while their creators are well known, many of these pieces have never been exhibited in a museum setting until now. Taking advantage of the Cooper's location in the former Andrew Carnegie mansion on Manhattan's East Side, the exhibit seeks to create a dialogue between the pieces, while displaying them in a setting that highlights their domestic uses as well as their artistic qualities. More
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a day of festivities in Manhattan--its birth city--on October 14. A lineup of interesting events, and an attending crowd infamous for knowing how to have a 'good time,' mean this is an industry event not to be missed. More
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