2011 april bydesign

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4Project RevealWinning projects from the 12th

Annual Northwest Design Awards

include a spectacular cliff-top home in

California, the thoughtful remodel of

a 100 year home, and a hypothetical

student project for a cake shop.

8 Recent ArrivalsWe bring you the textural, patterned and bright newness of spring.

13 SDC SceneDesigners joined us for a luncheon

with author Warren Berger and the

Northwest Design Awards Gala.

19 The Chair ProjectTeams were challenged to blend their

creative talents to produce fine art. The

finished pieces represent a fascinating

array of design and artistic influences.

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Cover photo:

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

First Place, Whole House Less Than $400,000

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Jennifer West Showroom is pleased to introduce Geology from Phillip Jeffries Ltd. Authentic

honed slate is sold in a flexible panel format, creating a one-of-a-kind wall statement.

April is a time of inspiration. Farmers across the Pacific Northwest are seeing

their efforts sprout into long rows of vibrant vegetables. These fertile grounds

make it possible to grow such a diverse crop, and farmers markets are a sight to

behold. Mounds of carrots with green pony tails sit next to a pyramid of golden

beets, which are outlined by a flurry of lettuce varieties. Cucumbers, peppers and

tomatoes are on their way! Excitement is in the air - bountiful salads are here.

Years ago, Molly got her inspiration in a little farmers market in Moscow Idaho.

Today, we invite you to have lunch at our café. Review your biggest design ideas

over a comforting bite in the light filled Atrium. We serve sandwiches, salads

and hot soup—all made from our local partners who put care and soul into their

organic bread, pasture-raised meats, hormone-free cheeses, and beautiful organic

vegetables.

We’re open every weekday, starting the morning with breakfast and organic

Stumptown coffee and then serving lunch through 2:00. We look forward to

being a nourishing part of your day.

Hours: 8:00am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday

The Story of Molly

I’ve spent a great deal of time lately pondering design as a force of change.

While I welcome the democracy of the idea that we are all capable of design

genius, I know design that transforms, that recognizes and resolves a problem,

is of an entirely different caliber. We’ve seen a lot of that transformative power

in and around the design center in the past few months.

The photos from this year’s Northwest Design Award winners on page 4

certainly show the aesthetic nature of design. The quality of these solutions

gets richer, I think, when you layer in that these projects addressed broad

design challenges, like creating a room that can serve many possible needs with limited adjustment,

larger corporate spaces that include both better flow and areas for collaboration, or seamlessly

integrating existing structure with new construction, while modernizing it all.

On a more personal note, I am very proud of The Chair Project. The finished works premiered at

the Northwest Design Awards Gala (page 14) and proved to be a tremendous addition to an already

exciting event. While the chairs are symbols of change themselves because they have been physically

altered, they will carry that transformative power forward while being auctioned August 19 at SDC

to benefit Pratt Fine Arts Center. For me, the even more interesting change as a result of this project

has been the collaboration we required between designers and artists. Conversations were started,

relationships either furthered or borne, and artistic and design influences shared and married, which

will likely affect the future design landscape of all teammates.

We have an exciting new cycle of Third Thursday seminars on the calendar that should stretch your

interests in a number of directions. Along the theme of agent of change, John Bielenberg will be joining

us in September to talk about Project M, a group of designers, writers and photographers brought

together from around the world to challenge the conventions of design. To think wrong, as John calls it.

So here’s to thinking wrong.

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Seattle Design Center celebrated the best of regional interior design with the 12th annual Northwest Design Awards competition. Northwest designers, architects, landscape architects and students competed in 10 competition categories. A panel of local design experts evaluated submissions through an anonymous process, measuring each on the basis of proportion, composition, use of space, lighting, materials and appropriateness of the design solution.

12th Annual Northwest Design Awards Judging Panel

Christine Archer, Christine Archer InteriorsKeith Miller, Miller Interior DesignChip Ragen, Ragen & AssociatesJennifer Randall, Jennifer Randall & AssociatesGiselle Smith, Seattle Homes & LifestylesCarl Williams, Carl Williams Interiors

Awards were presented at the Northwest Design Awards Gala, February 17. Here are the designers and projects we recognize as defining design in the region.

Whole House Less Than $400,000 CategoryFIRST PLACE Jessica Helgerson Interior Design (above)

SECOND PLACE Steven Hensel | Hensel Design Studios (below)


Whole House More Than $400,000 CategoryFIRST PLACE Steven Hensel | Hensel Design Studios (left)

SECOND PLACE Stephen M. Sullivan, AIA | Sullivan Conard

Architects (below)

Bathroom CategoryFIRST PLACE Hyde Evans Design (left)

SECOND PLACE Paul Scardina | Paolo Design Group (below)


design awards continued

Outdoor Living Area Category FIRST PLACE Stephen M. Sullivan, AIA | Sullivan Conard

Architects (left, bottom left)

SECOND PLACE Kim E. Rooney | Kim E. Rooney Landscape

Architecture (below)

Student Design Category

FIRST PLACE Anne Aristya | Bellevue College (left)

SECOND PLACE Genay Bell Niebusch | Bellevue

College (below)

Bedroom Category FIRST PLACE Mitchell Freedland, RID, IDC, IIDA

| Mitchell Freedland Design (left)

SECOND PLACE Melissa Klebanoff Rivelo | mkID (below)

Kitchen Category FIRST PLACE Hyde Evans Design (left)

SECOND PLACE Peter H. Conard, AIA | Sullivan

Conard Architects (below)

Commercial Category FIRST PLACE Ann Derr, Char Patterson, Dean Harris,

Dan Butler, Mark Peterson, Mike Jones | JPC Architects

(left)

SECOND PLACE Olson Kundig Architects |

Kirsten R. Murray, AIA | Blair Payson, LEED AP |

Christine Burkland (below)

Hospitality CategoryFIRST PLACE Tom Kundig, FAIA | Les Eerkes, AIA

| Olson Kundig Architects (left)

SECOND PLACE Susan Marinello and Jeri Jacobsen

| Susan Marinello Interior Design with Sclater

Partners Architects (above)

design awards continued

Yacht/Jet CategoryFIRST PLACE Scott Cole | Ardeo Design (above)

SECOND PLACE Scott Cole | Ardeo Design (right)

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recent arrivals

1 | J E N N I F E R W E S TAdding another dimension to wall coverings, the Jennifer West

Showroom presents Rivets from Phillip Jeffries Ltd. Hand

crafted by artisans, a raised relief pattern made with pearlized

inks is hand applied to a natural Manila Hemp, Glazed Abaca,

Linen and Jute wall coverings to create the look and feel of

authentic nail heads. Strong and bold, this pattern of squares is

available in nine unique color combinations.

With a nod to textiles this issue, we bring

you the textural, patterned and bright

newness of spring.

3 | K R AV ET/L E E J O FAGroundworks introduces silhouette prints, a new collection

of four exclusive print designs. Combining bold and graphic

patterns with vibrant colors, the collection is printed

domestically on a selection of fine 100% linen or linen and

cotton union ground cloths.

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2 | D E S I G N T E XDesigntex introduces the Kinetics Collection, a line to move

the masses that includes performance woven upholsteries with

NanoSphere®, nylon microfibers and embossed vinyls. Noted for

strong graphic design, shimmering metallics and contemporary

color palettes, the line has cross-market appeal.

4 | RO B E RT A L L E N | B E ACO N H I L LAl Fresco Oceana, Robert Allen’s first dedicated collection of indoor/outdoor Sunbrella

fabrics in several years, has a soft color palette and a sophisticated vacation feel inspired

by the Polynesian islands and the naturals trend. Linen looks, matelasses and wovens

appear hand-crafted, with an appealingly soft and luxurious hand. A trusted brand for

50 years, Sunbrella’s performance fabrics are moisture and mildew-resistant, bleach-

cleanable, and fade-resistant and light-fast to 2200 hours. A versatile range of designs,

the majority exclusive to Robert Allen, include traditional floral motifs, multi-colored

stripes and transitional geometric patterns. You will find endless uses for these durable

outdoor qualities that look equally at home indoors.

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87 | J . G A R N E R H O M EGLP Designs, a design firm and manufacturer of fine custom furniture, has acquired

Quackenbush & Winkler and Antique Designs in an effort to expand their product offering

and solidify their presence as a leading source of antique traditional and transitional

reproduction furniture. Their three collections amass more than 1,400 pieces of furniture,

offered in 68 wood and painted finishes. Everything is custom made-to-order, handmade,

bench built, assembled and hand finished when ordered. Made in the USA.

6 | S C H U M AC H E RSchumacher introduces a new collection of indoor/outdoor fabrics from Trina Turk. This

latest collection features beautiful and durable prints and wovens that are perfect for a range

of interior and exterior spaces. These new prints are made of highly durable outdoor pigments

on acrylic grounds in twill and canvas weaves. New woven fabrics are made with Sunbrella®

branded, solution dyed, outdoor acrylic yarns in soft matelassé and luxurious multihued

qualities that have been washed for an extra soft hand.

8 | L AT IT U D E S RU G S & C A R PET SStrong geometric patterns, whether bold colors or subtle,

tone-on-tone options with colorways to enhance any

décor, are the current design direction for Tibetan and

Armenian rugs. Pictured is Modern Squares in color

Wheaten. Sample Sale prices are still available on

selected rugs.

5 | S U SA N M I L L S S H OW RO O MSusan Mills Showroom is proud to welcome

Edelman Leather to the showroom.

Edelman’s newest collection, Dream Cow

Earth, is hand finished to achieve the natural

variations found in the many layers of the

earth. The colors are subtle but strong,

designed to bring the outside in. Please stop

by today to see Edelman Leather and their

newest collection.


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BAKER, KNAPP & TUBS, PLAZA SUITE 170

• Complete furniture collection by Barbara Barry

DIXON GROUP, PLAZA SUITE 162

• New Silk Road collection from Jagtar

JENNIFER WEST, ATRIUM SUITE 100

• New collection from Holly Hunt

KELLY FORSLUND, PLAZA SUITE 158

• Kerry Joyce collection

• New additions from Sahco

• New additions from Rubelli

• New additions from Innovations

KRAVET/ LEE JOFA, ATRIUM SUITE 126

• Hollyhock II collection from designer Suzanne Rheinstein

L GREENBERG—NOW MJ INTERIORS—ATRIUM SUITE 228

• Aidan Gray

• John Derian Collection

• Selva

PINDLER AND PINDLER, PLAZA SUITE 180

• New collection from Hearst Castle indoor/outdoor Sunbrella

collection of upholstery patterns

ROBERT ALLEN | BEACON HILL, PLAZA SUITE 182

• (Need more info) drapery hardware

STEVEN E. EARLS, ATRIUM SUITE 132

• Bowmont outdoor collection from Barbara Barry

• Antalya Outdoor Collection

SUSAN MILLS SHOWROOM, ATRIUM SUITE 200

• Now representing Christian Liaigre

• New woven product from David Sutherland outdoor furniture

• New textile collection from Castel

new lines

9 | T R A M M E L L– G AG N ÉFor the exciting new upholsteries Kinetic and Flourish, Brentano turned to Crypton

and Crypton Green finishes to add increased durability and clean ability to these

high-performance fabrics. Both offer energetic patterns perfect for healthcare,

corporate, and higher education interiors seeking visual interest. The medium-

scale, geometric print of Kinetic offers a fresh take on plaid that is ideal for office

chairs, lobbies and waiting rooms, while the large-scale pattern of Flourish has

areas of contrasting matte and lustrous sheen, making it suitable for healthcare and

hospitality interiors requiring a high-end look. Because it is woven from 100 percent

post-consumer recycled polyester and is finished with Crypton Green, Kinetic is

also part of the expansive Brentano Green label.

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1 0 | S T E V E N E E A R L SPatricia Edwards Upholstery features classic, elegant

designs to help you create your vision for the client.

Choose from our extensive line or create something

unique—from size to fill, everything can be customized,

and our goal is to make the best product with no

compromise.

showroom news

MJ InteriorsHe’s going for fresh design that takes risks, design that doesn’t take itself so seriously, and most

importantly, he’s doing that by taking over ownership of the showroom. MJ Interiors, formerly

L. Greenberg & Associates, represents a move for owner MJ Heuring who feels like he’s found

his stride. “People have been very supportive upon learning about this little plan of mine,” says

MJ, “and I’m very optimistic about the business and the design center, and really happy to be

a part of it all.” New directions include the addition of Selva, an Italian-made line of casegoods;

Aidan Gray, Belgian French fauxtiques; and an upholstered collection from John Derian. Existing

lines have been expanded, with the result being an impressive composite of transitional, slightly

contemporary styles with really clean lines. “I am really passionate about furniture, and I think it’s

an exciting time to have some fun with this stuff, to get back to decorating,” says MJ.

DESIGNER FURNITURE GALLERIESGRAND OPENING CELEBRATION – MARCH 17DFG thanks friends and colleagues for helping celebrate the new space and

introduction of Hickory Chair, Thayer Coggin and Palecek. Guests enjoyed

an abundance of food and live music. Congratulations to Colleen Wiley of

Interior Moods, who won the Theodore Alexander Chest with chess set.

Pictured: Kathy Banak and Tom Alexander, of Authentic Home.


Seattle Design Center welcomes

opening early summer

The 12th Annual Northwest Design Awards Gala, February 17,

included more than 260 members of the architecture and design

community. Pictured above, from left to right: Christy Romoser,

Morgan MacIsaac, Savanah Heironmus, Scott Smith and Naomi

Brewer. Pictured at right: Steven Hensel and Cathy Fitzer, publisher

Seattle Homes & Lifestyles.

sdc scene

More than 90 designers, each nominated by showrooms as Design Partners of the Year, joined SDC showrooms

for a luncheon February 8 with guest author Warren Berger. The Design Partner program pays tribute to

designers for their support of design center showrooms.


Design Partner Luncheon

Warren Berger (author), Debby Steiner (LUXE magazine) and Carla Nichols.Cathy Neidermeyer and Holly Norris.

NORTHWEST

DESIGNAWARDS

NORTHWEST

DESIGNAWARDSG A L A

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10 interior designers | 10 artists | 10 chairs

The designers and artists would like to

collectively thank the following for their support:

Allied Furniture

Always Perfect Yacht Interiors

AW Hoss & Sons Upholstery

Cantalupi USA

D.A. Burns

Dixon Group

Durante Furniture

Dylan Andersen

Evangelia Decorative Art Studio

Ion Bhutan

James Mongrain

Mark Joseph Design and Workroom

McCaw Hall

Mike Sofie

Morgan Fine Finishing

Nordstrom

Pollack

Queen Anne Upholstery

Randy Hillam

Robert Allen | Beacon Hill

Sara Johnson of SMJ Studios

Village Interiors

Walenta’s Upholstery

West Coast Marine

Woods Custom Upholstery

Su san Mar ine l lo / Romson Regarde Bu s t i l l o

Sy lv ia Bo l ton / Laura Ward

Gre tchen Evans / Tom DeGrootBarbara Hyde Evans / Jud i th K ind le r

Since our last report on the status of The

Chair Project, the finished works premiered

at the Northwest Design Awards Gala, found

their way to center stage at Nordstrom on

5th and Pine (and Nordstrom has just offered

to extend the installation), will move at the

end of April to the glass walled lobby of

McCaw Hall, appeared on ArtZone with

Nancy Guppy (Seattle Channel 21), and are

set to return to SDC in August for an auction

to benefit Pratt Fine Arts Center.

Show your support of this great project and the tremendous

work Pratt does to foster artistic development and engagement

locally, nationally and internationally — attend the auction:

The Chair Project AuctionF r i d a y, A u g u s t 1 9, T i m e p . m . , S e a t t l e D e s i g n C e n t e r A t r i u m

T i c k e t s : $ ?

momentum

Steven Hense l / Jared Rue

Jenn i fe r Randa l l / Br ian Murphy

Scot t Co le / Chr i s McMul len

Ty le r Eng le / Lar r y Ca lk in s

Nancy Bur f i end / Steve Jensen

Piper O’Ne i l l / Amanda Hyman , Jamie Her r ing , Yv ig ne t te Tang , Brooke Pr ince , Char Pat te r son , J enn i fe r Muka i , Le s l i e Fe rnande s , Rebecca Dur r

MAY 19 | JP AND LE IGH CANLISLiquid to Solid: A Conversation and Demo of Hot Glass with Canlis Glass Plaza Stage | 10:30-11:45amSeattle is widely known as the epicenter of glass art—join us for a casual studio chat with renowned glass artist J .P. Canlis , and hear insider details of this magnif icent art form. We’ll discuss basic history of the Seattle glass scene , explore where and how J.P. f inds inspiration, and watch a l ive demo by the artist . You’ll leave with a strong foundation for discussing the art form with your clients and a deeper understanding of the mind of an artist .

JUNE 16 | ALEX TS ISSEREVMusic as Color: An Element of DesignPlaza Stage | 10:30-11:45amFrom the sight of a setting sun, to the feeling of sand between our toes , or the sound of waves crashing against the rocks , our senses tell us where we are . We know color and texture as building blocks of a visual story, but when sound works congruently with that visual message, the emotional, physiological and behavioral impact is signif icant. According to BrandSense , there is a 65 percent chance of a mood change when exposed to a positive sound. Join us for this interactive conversation about music as an element of design. We’ll talk about music as a trigger and the importance of sound in your spatial planning.

JULY 21 | DONNA LEBAN Sustainable Lighting Design – With an Intro to CAD-based Lighting Design Tools Conference Center | 10:30am-12:30pmCEU: 0.2Figuring out what luminaire type and light source looks and performs best for a space is a challenge we all face . Join us for a discussion of practical and creative applications of sustainable l ighting for everyday lighting design problems. We’ll review new and exciting l ighting products , and simulate their ef fects using a l ighting modeling program. You will develop an understanding of the capabil it ies and applications of sustainable l ighting technologies , from more familiar f luorescent and HID sources to very new LED products . For those interested in learning more about CAD-based lighting sof tware , we’l l work to help you understand the range capabil it ies .

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