Lecture Series
EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES
11:30-12 Boffi Studio/ Coverings Etc.
Preview Covering’s sustainable products and enjoy a glass of wine in the eautiful Boffi showroom.
12-12:30 Bulthaup
Discover Bulthaup B1:With a new look, new advantages, and an attractive price, come see why Bulthaup B1 is the essential kitchen.
12:30-1 Bulthaup
Lunch with Miele: Experience the power of cooking with Miele while enjoying lunch fare prepared by Miele expert Brian McLaughlin.
1-1:30 Pedini
Pedini DC invites you to come by our showroom, enjoy seasonal fare and discuss our latest innovations with Designer Roy Wellman.
1:30-2 M2L
Building Conversations: the collaborative design process of Amestudio. Benjamin Ames, AIA discusses the importance of dialogue and craft through the presentation of several of his firm’s award-winning projects.
2-2:30 BoConcept
BoConcept will be launching our 2010 collection featuring the Imola chair. We will also have trained specialist to talk about the upcoming home trends for 2010.
2:30-3 Illuminations
Light Control: Ambiance and Sustainability
By examining various methods to control light, participants will learn how to control natural and artificial light through switching, dimming, and shading technologies that ensure aesthetics, efficiency, and comfort.
3-3:30 Design Within Reach
River Modern: The Story of a Local PreFab
Hear the story of how Chris Brown and his family created a way to build their modern dream house. From the first “light bulb” moment of the idea to the nitty-gritty of maintaining the property today; learn of this adventure that we all fantasize about. Win a weekend vacation at the house! “
3:30-4 Illuminations
The 8 Rules of Light of Viabizzuno
The fundamentals of lighting architectural projects by going beyond the basic technical considerations – as conceived by the Italian lighting brand Viabizzuno and examined withing the context of realized projects.
4-4:30 JANUS Et Cie
GREEN DESIGN: THE HOTTEST TREND IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Join the JANUS et Cie team during Washington D.C. Design Week for a presentation on sustainable products and ways to incorporate green design into any environment.
5-5:30Contemporaria
Deborah Kalkstein, Owner of Contemporaria, will offer a wide view of the different companies and selected pieces in display at the store.
Within the tour there will be explanations of the different materials used as well as new colors and innovative concepts to create modern living spaces. Prosseco and biscotti will be served to honor the MADE IN ITALY majority of the products carried by the store.
5:30-6 Poggenpohl
Sustainable Manufacturing Methods and Materials: A discussion of sustainable European manufacturing methods, innovative materials in the kitchen cabinetry industry, and key specifying decisions in green design. Reception and refreshments to follow.