Friday, June 18, 2010

Summer Heats Up at DCOTA

With a special event every Friday, design can be part of your summer at DCOTA.

July 15 through August 14 Celebrating global trends in design and the international icons that create them. Meet international tastemakers in fashion, interiors, architecture, fine art and culinary arts. Pull back the curtain to their worlds of glamorous living and discover their secrets on their best projects, favorite new products, and the people and places that are inspiring them now.

WEEK 1  THURSDAY, JULY 15
OUTDOOR CHIC AFFAIR

Keynote Presentation + Garden Party

Juan Montoya Book Signing

12:00 Noon, Atrium A

MODERATOR:

Pedro Maal, Editorial Director, Complot Magazine

PANEL:

Juan Montoya, International Interior Designer

Pepe Calderin, International Interior and Fashion Designer

Join DCOTA as we present international tastemakers in outdoor living.  From the pool to the yacht and the great outdoors, pull back the curtain to their worlds of glamorous living and discover their secrets on their best projects, favorite new products, and the people and places that are inspiring them now. Immediately following the presentation – join the panelists and DCOTA showrooms as they host a Garden Party reception, celebrating the launch of the newly redesigned A Building.

Outdoor Chic Tablescape Contest

DCOTA hosts the first Outdoor Chic Tablescape Contest highlighting design creativity and showcasing the wide-ranging resources offered throughout the center. Top designers will work hand in hand with sponsoring showrooms to create eye catching tabletop looks from casual to extravagant.

Designers:

Aldo Puschendorf, Puschendorf Interiors

Joseph Fava, Fava Design Group

Jay Britto, J. Britto Designs

Osirys Mendez, Mendez International & Assoc.

Alfredo Brito, Brito Interiors

Eloise Kubli, ASID,  Collective Construction & Design

Alex Matamoros, ASID, DCOTA Design Services

Antonio Cabrera, Antonio Caberera Interior Design

Showrooms:

Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite A-200

Brown Jordan, Suite C-154

Casual Environs Luxury Outdoor Living, Suite B-200

Century Designer Showroom, Suite B-228

Inside Out, Suite B-216
Nessen Showroom, Suite B-260 Terrace 436, Suite C-436


Entertainment: From Swimwear Fashion Shows and Everything Fresh and Sweet for Outdoors to the Latest Pool Party Tunes showrooms will be hosting parties for all guests to mingle with designers giving one on one tips of how to create focal point tables for all occasions. Lifestyle features from: Jo Malone, Zingara, and the W Hotel

Judging: Visit the participating showrooms and fill out voting ballots with 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices. Turn in ballots at the concierge and be entered in a raffle to win incredible prizes.

Editor’s Choice: Select magazine editors will come together to pick the most creative out of the box Outdoor Tablescape designer who will then be published in their book.

WEEK 2  THURSDAY, JULY 22
Living Glamorously Green


Showroom Presentations
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

11:00 AM Yoga Class
Be Eco-Chic with hot new trends for living glamorously green. DCOTA offers a holistic approach to balanced and sustainable living. Indulge in sustainable fashion looks, fitness tips, healthy tastings, organic spa treats from the Ritz-Carlton, and a plethora of Green Products available exclusively at the DCOTA showrooms.

WEEK 3  THURSDAY, JULY 29

DESIGN OF ENTERTAINING
Showroom Presentations
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Meet Star Chefs Sam Gorenstein, Jouvens Jean and Jose Mendin who will share their culinary secrets, their signature recipes, and tips to entertain fabulously at home! Special tastings, demonstrations, and events in Eggersmann Kitchens, SieMatic Kitchens, Poggenpohl, Downsview Kitchens, and more.


WEEK 4 THURSDAY, AUGUST 5



DESIGN TALKS ART
11:00 AM, Presentation and Gallery
Opening at Giovanni Rossi Gallery, Suite C-200

Initiating the dialogue between art and design, with special talks, exhibitions, and receptions. Carlos M. Luis, renowned art critic, will discuss the pleasure of collecting, and the current trends in Latin art.
Don’t miss Edelman Leather’s Andy Warhol Inspired Croco Loco Collection Launch Party, at 2PM, Suite B-400.

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SERIES
Open Houses and special programs throughout including the below Showrooms and more. Visit www.dcota.com for a complete listing of events.

David Sutherland, Suite C-450

JANUS et Cie, Suite A-123

Patterson, Flynn & Martin, Suite A-104

Downsview Kitchens, Suite B-212

Jolo Enterprises, Suite C-428

Agostino Antiques, Suite C-312

Brown Jordan, Suite C-154

Jerry Pair, Suite B-170/268

Judith Norman, Suite A-250

Pindler & Pindler, Suite A-118

Rosenbaum Fine Art, Suite C-138

Schumacher & Co., Suite A-108

Total Window, Suite B-486

William Switzer & Associates, Suite C-420

SUMMER SAVINGS
Enjoy 10 percent off throughout the International Design Series at select DCOTA Showrooms. *

Anichini

Agostino Antiques of New York

Ammon Hickson

ARCH

Baker Knapp & Tubbs

Carpet Source

Carriage House**

Casa Deco

Casual Environs Luxury

Outdoor Living

China Seas

Designer’s Plumbing Studio

Duralee Fabrics & Fine Furniture

E.G. Cody

Ebanista

Ebano Soberon

Edelman Leather

Eggersmann Kitchens

Ensemble Collection

Gershon Carpet, Inc.

Inside Out

Today’s Custom Design by

Jaime Perczak

Michael O

Michael Taylor Designs**

Patou Fine Art

Pierre Deux

PPM Collections

Quadrille Fabrics

Status Quo

Terrace 436

Total Window, Inc.

Vero Design

Versace Home

Walker Zanger

Wired Custom Lighting**

*For trade professionals and international consumer client exports only, registration required.

**Select Items.


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