Fall Market Buzz: PDC CEU Courses (Part 1 of 2)

The PDC's semi-annual Fall Market 2011 is just a day away and our last bit of buzz before the big day will give you the chance to get any CEU credits you're still looking for. This year's theme, The Collaborative Community, offers a few CEU courses you won't want to miss.

Century Furniture (Suite B425) presents Furniture Design Embellishments, a journey of outstanding techniques that can be applied to high-end wood furniture. Led by Eric Graham [Senior Manager Wood Products Merchandising/Century Leisure], participants will be guided through construction, physical and finish distressing procedures. Several unique and invaluable design embellishments will be demonstrated including gold and silver leafing, dry brush, and hand applied wax. Eric is responsible for the vision and leadership of the fastest growing and most profitable segments of the Century Furniture portfolio. He is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker, fluent in the lexicon of retailing, product development and marketing to the luxury segment and an authority on adaptation and application of new technology in furniture design. The course runs from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Poggenpohl (Suite B188) hosts Energy Efficiency with Miele, a CEU seminar by their appliance partner, Miele. The presentation explores the three standards for energy efficiency in dishwashers and washing machines and how to evaluate the determining criteria. Representatives from Miele will also answer questions and review new product introductions for 2011-12. The course runs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Stay tuned to GoDesignGo for a few more CEU courses you can find at the PDC tomorrow.

Product Pick: Poggenpohl's Plusmodo Gets a Facelift

The Poggenpohl showroom at the Pacific Design Center is one of our many favorite first-floor destinations in the Blue Building. We can't get enough of its newest collection and all of the cool gadgets for our kitchens.

Poggenpohl's newest version of the PLUSMODO kitchen, created by Spanish designer Jorge Pensi, bears in mind design-focused customers from all over the world. The newest design is solid yet appears to nearly float in a room. The countertop is seen as one of the most prominent features of architecture in this product and has already attracted several design awards.

Following the latest trend toward natural color shades, Plusmodo is now available with fronts in terra, alabaster and sand.

Stop by the Poggenpohl showroom at the PDC to see if Plusmodo peaks your fancy.

Event Spotlight: A Culinary Retreat

International Design@DCOTA isn't taking any vacations this summer, but they are offering a culinary retreat. If the kitchen is the heart of the home, this seminar will connect you with your inner chef's cooking and hosting talents.

South Florida's premier chefs come together to share their secrets at the DCOTA for a day. See how the experts create the perfect dining ambiance for any meal and master their favorite cocktails and cuisines. They're even indulging in teaching their signature recipes, event secrets and simple tips for home entertaining.

Events will take place at Eggersmann Kitchens, Siematic Kitchens, Poggenpohl, Allmilmo, Downsview Kitchen and Aran Cucine.

The events take place August 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the DCOTA's B Atrium. For more information visit http://www.dcota.com/#/special-events/.

Product Pick: Plusmodo is Positively Paramount

The Poggenpohl showroom at Pacific Design Center is one of our many favorite first floor destinations in the Blue Building—and its newest collection has us wondering if it's time to redesign our kitchen.

Poggenpohl's latest collection of innovative drawer and pull-out designs, the Plusmodo collection, is crafted from some of the finest materials and featuring an LED lighting system, this collection adds to any kitchen's value and flexibility.

Stop by the Poggenpohl showroom to see if Plusmodo peaks your fancy.

Event Spotlight: Dwell on Design Presents Heart of the Home

Dwell on Design presents Heart of the Home, part of a designer lecture series about great design in the home.

Join Dwell Magazine senior editor Aaron Britt, leading Southern California architect Mark Singer and President of Arch-Interiors Design Group Christopher Grubb for a salient conversation about the kitchen as the heart of the home.

A reception will follow at Poggenpohl in Suite B188.

The event takes place June 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the PDC's Blue Conference Center in Suite B259. RSVP to kirsten.wasser@poggenpohl.com or call 310.289.4901.

Where in the PDC?

Think you can guess which PDC showroom we snapped these two photographs in? Leave us a comment with your guess to show us how well you know the PDC. The answer will be in next week's "Where in the PDC?" post.

Hint: This showroom is known for their custom area rugs, made with premium nylon fibers to ensure strength and resilience for high traffic areas.

If you guessed the Poggenpohl showroom for the last "Where in the PDC?" post, you're right!

Event Recap: Lutron Lights up the Night

Last Thursday, Lutron and Poggenpohl invited designers to celebrate the winter holidays with gourmet seasonal hors d'oeuvres, spirits, wine and fresh Asian pears from the Lutron founder's own Subarashii Kudamono orchards.

A new Poggenpohl kitchen and bathroom installation demonstrated the seamless integration and dynamic features of Lutron lighting.

"It's really exciting to celebrate the holidays with Poggenpohl and kick-off our newest ventures with them and product lines," said Graham Davis, Lutron's Manufacturing Representative. "And you really can't get any better than the bar filled with drinks from the Lutron's orchard and hors d'oeuvres made with the asian pears. Have any of us ever seen a better looking fruit?"

According to Lutron Showroom Manager, Katherine Rumbaugh, they host events five to six times a year and are always really thrilled with the outcome.  “Tonight has been so successful and it really succeeded in being what we always strive for it to be," she said. "Having such a great mix of designers, architects and engineers is exactly what Lutron is about!"

When we asked Poggenpohl Designer David Jones what he thought of the event, he said, "What more could we ask for? I came up with the title, ‘Light Up the Night’ and that's just what we're doing!"

The evening included raffling off three gift bags stuffed with Lutron and Poggenpohl goodies, Asian pears the size of footballs, and a fabulous assortment of Subarashii Kudamono pear wine and vodkas.

In addition to the DDB Showroom, you can find Lutron in the Audio Video Interiors Showroom at the PDC and at the Total Window Inc Showroom at the DCOTA. Poggenpohl is available at the DDB in Lutron or in their own showrooms at the DCOTA or PDC.

Special Event: European Kitchen Fundamentals

What makes European kitchens so appealing both visually and functionally?

Find out this Thursday at a presentation by kitchen designer Anne Kramer at the PDC. Anne will explain how European kitchens require different manufacturing methods, materials, specifying decisions, ergonomics and design proportions than American kitchens. She will also highlight innovations and trends in kitchen design.

Anne works closely with clients on comprehensive kitchen concepts at Poggenpohl.

Don't miss this seminar, which will take place at the PDC this Thursday, December 2, 2010 in the Blue Conference Center, Suite B259 at 11am. A reception will follow in the Poggenpohl, Suite B188.

Note: CEU Accredited Course.