Description: Julianne Ahn & Julie Boyer: Bring your disposables, a favorite object, or a remnant to the cube. Julianne and Julie will document it, draw it, and give you a copy of the drawing to take home.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Keynote Lecture: Thomas Savage & Thomas Jayne. Followed by trunk shows featuring Winterthur-licensed products at The Menagerie, Ltd., Brunschwig & Fils, Stark, Baker Knapp & Tubbs and Robert Allen | Beacon Hill Furniture. Please see Concierge for participating showrooms.
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: RSVP to gcipolla@marketplacedc.com or 215-561-5000
Description: Join host ARCWheeler, the project's developer, and other project participants for this exclusive sneak peek, guided hard hat tour of 10 Rittenhouse Square, the newest luxury residential building to open in Philadelphia.
10 Rittenhouse Square is a luxury residential building currently under construction in Philadelphia's famed Rittenhouse Square. 10 Rittenhouse Square is designed by world-renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects, their first residential high-rise in Philadelphia. To preserve Philadelphia's long-standing architectural tradition, the building incorporates three landmark structures while adding a 33-story red-brick and limestone tower behind them. The Beaux Arts façade of the landmark Rittenhouse Club was restored, and the building is now home to Barneys New York CO-OP and full-floor townhome spaces. Established in 1875 as the Social Arts Club, the Rittenhouse Club was one of the premier private clubs among Philadelphia gentlemen, who considered membership a symbol of power and influence. The Rittenhouse Club Townhouse Condominiums are the next chapter of history on the Square. 10 Rittenhouse Square will offer 135 luxury studio, one, two, three bedroom and full floor penthouse residences, access to high end retail including Barney's CO-OP, Barnes and Noble, Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa, and a to-be-named marquis restaurant.
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: rsvp@10rittenhousesquare.com or call 215-825-7710
Description: Galbraith & Paul designs and hand block prints fabrics in their Manayunk Studio. Artisans will be on hand demonstrating and explaining the process of hand block printing.
Founded in 1986, the Galbraith & Paul studio has been creating lighting and textiles that strive to meet the highest standards in design and craftsmanship. Begun originally as a hand papermaking studio specializing in lamps with hand made paper shades, they have evolved into a fabric design and printing studio concentrating on lighting with hand block printed shades and fabrics of silk, linen, and velvet in addition to made to order hand-tufted rugs to the trade.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-508-0800
Description: Join us for a three part panel discussion exploring the role of Design and Design Education in relation to partnerships with Universities, Corporations, and Non-Profits.
Panel 1: Design Education (Tuesday, October 13)
This panel will explore possible futures for design education within the context of increasingly complex design problems by which students will be challenged. Such terms as "post-disciplinary" and "transformational design" describe a more collaborative and integrated systems-based approach to design that requires further articulation and discussion if it is to effectively inform current design pedagogy. Moderator: Chris Garvin, Dean - College of Media Arts and Communications, UArts
Panel 2: Universities and Corporation (Wednesday, October 14)
This panel explores the parameters of the partnerships formed between educational institutions and businesses. As nodal, project-based learning becomes more fundamental to design education, such relationships need to be refined. Yet many questions present themselves: What are the expectations, contractual terms, and incentives in these partnerships? What are the intellectual property issues? Should business and entrepreneurship be more emphasized as areas of design instruction in general? How best can design education contribute to and benefit from integration into the so-called creative economy? Moderator: Jonas Milder, Chair - MID, UArts
Panel 3: Universities and Non-Profits (Thursday, October 15)
The non-profit sector and local communities present unique opportunities for design education. As is the case with relationships with the business community, so must the specific parameters of partnerships between educational institutions and surrounding communities be further defined. In particular: Is the participatory design approach the most effective kind of working relationship? What is the design institution's responsibility to these stakeholders? What are the ethical issues? How do we assess who and how of design's impact? What are the factors influencing local vs. non-local partnerships? Moderator: Jeremy Beaudry, Assistant Professor - Multimedia, UArts
All three panels will run 5:00PM - 7:00PM at 211 S. Broad St, 5th Floor. Please visit the Studio Next Exhibition space at 313 S. Broad Street to see the work informing the panel conversations.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-717-6316
Description: Cloud Gehshan Associates, an award-winning environmental graphic design firm, undertakes projects in: identity and placebranding, interpretive and interactive communication, and signage and wayfinding. CGA invites you to tour their studio in Old City, become acquainted with environmental graphic design, meet the designers, and hear about current projects. Refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-829-9414
Description: What’s Hip and Happening? – 6:30 pm. Artists, designers, young entrepreneurs and business professionals talk about their experiences building and sustaining art and design businesses. An event celebrating the closing of DesignPhiladelphia 2009 and last chance to see Bicycle: people + ideas in motion.
Participants include:
Melanie Bergwall, creator of Meljoy, an artworks/graphics studio; freelance designer for Urban Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret and Reef Inc, ’08 Moore Alumna;
Geoff DiMasi, founder and Principal of P’UNK Avenue, a design & development firm in South Philadelphia and co-founder of Independents Hall, a co-working space and community in Philadelphia for designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners and freelancers;
Roz Duffy, co-founder of Refresh Philly, a meet-up organization of designers and developers working to refresh the new media culture in Philadelphia through socializing events, lecture series and workshops;
Lindsay Duggan, founder and Caroline Steinberg, main designer of Girl.Bike.Dog, a company specializing in fully custom messenger bags, bike accessories, dog accessories and supporting Philadelphia-based young artists.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-965-4027
Description: Philadelphia branding agency 160over90 is hosting an informal meet-and-greet with a selection of designers from the Artista Series - a collaboration between the agency, Italian housewares manufacturer De'Longhi, and ten international designers to create a limited edition line of laser-etched espresso machines to be auctioned off to benefit Oxfam. The entire series will be on display, featuring designs by Mike Perry, author of "Over & Over - The Patterns Found in Space", and "Hand Job"; Damien Correll, regular contributor to "Swindle Magazine" and winner of ADC Young Guns 6; Mario Hugo, "Grafik" magazine's Illustrator of the Year 2007; as well as the work of interior designer Kelly Hoppen; jewelry designer John Hardy; and fashion designer Nicole Miller.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@160over90.com
Description: Philadelphia's affordability, diverse neighborhoods and "under the radar" personality have fueled a robust and growing culture of design over the past decade. All of the liabilities that historically provided the City with negative attention - crime, trash, and lack of economic growth - have provided a context within which a diverse creative community has emerged on its own terms. This "work in progress" mentality proved to be a tremendous advantage for architects during the recent real estate boom as Philadelphia quickly established itself as a lifestyle destination on the back of new luxury housing, urban mixed-use development, and a strong interest in greening. The city appears to be going through a new evolution in its design identity and architecture is clearly playing a key role in the process.
There are clear trends in common among the offices represented in the exhibition. Many of the firms have strong connections among the four schools of architecture in Philadelphia. These links promote a true sense of praxis where client-based construction and academic pursuits cross fertilize.
This exhibition looks to reveal the critical mass of innovative design practices that have grown out of this robust context. Some of the offices have already gained national recognition while others are start-ups that are just beginning to make their marks. The common thread running through the work is a sense of experimentation and enthusiasm for the future. The hope is that by bringing this collection of work together that new and interesting ideas, dialogues, and relationships will follow.
This exhibition opens Thursday, October 8th at noon and will run until Sunday, October 25th.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.is-architects.com/fertileground
Description: Terry Schwarz, AICP
Senior Planner, Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Temporary, interim, or intermittent uses are part of a growing trend for responding creatively to cities in transition. Last year, the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) invited an international group of designers to Cleveland to create Pop Up City, a series of projects utilizing vacant sites for just one day. Pop Up City's temporary interventions offered an engaging way to test ideas for urban rejuvenation and counteract the negative mindset of a shrinking city. Join CUDC's Terry Schwarz to discuss these projects, their impact, and the potential of temporary uses in rethinking and rebuilding transitional cities and neighborhoods.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-587-9290
Description: Ignite Philly is part of a worldwide network that entertains and educates people in fresh, short bursts. Each presenter is on stage for a total of 5 minutes - 20 slides, running in 15 second intervals. For DesignPhiladelphia 2009, presenters will tackle design-related issues in the nightclub setting of Fishtown's Johnny Brenda's. Join us for a DesignPhiladelphia closing event.
Audra Wolfe, Join the Can-volution: Adventures in Growing, Making, Preserving & Eating
Alex Mulcahy, GRID Magazine
Carrie Collins, Fabric Horse
Sarah Feidt, TerraMar
Siobhan Reardon, President & Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Gary P. Steuer, Chief Cultural Officer of Philadelphia
Anna Goldfarb, Deep Thoughts by Shmitten Kitten
Nathan Solomon & Branimir Vasilic, DIY money
Drew Olanoff, My Cancer is Social
Jason Marziani, Un Poo My Park
Brian D. McTear, Active Music Supporters
Greg La Vardera, Not Your Supermarket House Plan
Jonny Goldstein, Snake-O-Phobia
Mike Worth, Growing the Video Game Industry in Philadelphia
Jim Stogdill, Becoming Postmodern
Shannon Pelcher, Music & Mentorship
Chris Bartlett, Gay Community Organizer
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@ignitephilly.com
Description: Julianne Ahn & Julie Boyer: Bring your disposables, a favorite object, or a remnant to the cube. Julianne and Julie will document it, draw it, and give you a copy of the drawing to take home.
Presented by First Person Arts in collaboration with InLiquid, The Welcome House is an artist residency by day and an art installation by night. The 10' x 10' transparent cube will reside in Love Park at 15th and JFK from October 4-13, 2009. Conceived and curated by artist Marianne Bernstein, designed by Interface Studio Architects with nighttime projection by Ricardo Rivera of klip collective, 10 Philadelphia artists and designers will create new work based on their interaction with the public. The work created in The Welcome House will be exhibited at the First Person Festival at the Painted Bride Art Center, Nov. 3-8. It will remain on exhibit through Dec. 31.
Admission: Free
For More Information: Please visit www.thewelcomehouse.net or firstpersonarts.org
Description: Join host ARCWheeler, the project's developer, and other project participants for this exclusive sneak peek, guided hard hat tour of 10 Rittenhouse Square, the newest luxury residential building to open in Philadelphia.
10 Rittenhouse Square is a luxury residential building currently under construction in Philadelphia's famed Rittenhouse Square. 10 Rittenhouse Square is designed by world-renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects, their first residential high-rise in Philadelphia. To preserve Philadelphia's long-standing architectural tradition, the building incorporates three landmark structures while adding a 33-story red-brick and limestone tower behind them. The Beaux Arts façade of the landmark Rittenhouse Club was restored, and the building is now home to Barneys New York CO-OP and full-floor townhome spaces. Established in 1875 as the Social Arts Club, the Rittenhouse Club was one of the premier private clubs among Philadelphia gentlemen, who considered membership a symbol of power and influence. The Rittenhouse Club Townhouse Condominiums are the next chapter of history on the Square. 10 Rittenhouse Square will offer 135 luxury studio, one, two, three bedroom and full floor penthouse residences, access to high end retail including Barney's CO-OP, Barnes and Noble, Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa, and a to-be-named marquis restaurant.
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: rsvp@10rittenhousesquare.com or call 215-825-7710
Description: Philadelphia branding agency 160over90 is hosting an informal meet-and-greet with a selection of designers from the Artista Series - a collaboration between the agency, Italian housewares manufacturer De'Longhi, and ten international designers to create a limited edition line of laser-etched espresso machines to be auctioned off to benefit Oxfam. The entire series will be on display, featuring designs by Mike Perry, author of "Over & Over - The Patterns Found in Space", and "Hand Job"; Damien Correll, regular contributor to "Swindle Magazine" and winner of ADC Young Guns 6; Mario Hugo, "Grafik" magazine's Illustrator of the Year 2007; as well as the work of interior designer Kelly Hoppen; jewelry designer John Hardy; and fashion designer Nicole Miller.
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@160over90.com
Description: Philadelphia's affordability, diverse neighborhoods and "under the radar" personality have fueled a robust and growing culture of design over the past decade. All of the liabilities that historically provided the City with negative attention - crime, trash, and lack of economic growth - have provided a context within which a diverse creative community has emerged on its own terms. This "work in progress" mentality proved to be a tremendous advantage for architects during the recent real estate boom as Philadelphia quickly established itself as a lifestyle destination on the back of new luxury housing, urban mixed-use development, and a strong interest in greening. The city appears to be going through a new evolution in its design identity and architecture is clearly playing a key role in the process.
There are clear trends in common among the offices represented in the exhibition. Many of the firms have strong connections among the four schools of architecture in Philadelphia. These links promote a true sense of praxis where client-based construction and academic pursuits cross fertilize.
This exhibition looks to reveal the critical mass of innovative design practices that have grown out of this robust context. Some of the offices have already gained national recognition while others are start-ups that are just beginning to make their marks. The common thread running through the work is a sense of experimentation and enthusiasm for the future. The hope is that by bringing this collection of work together that new and interesting ideas, dialogues, and relationships will follow.
This exhibition opens Thursday, October 8th at noon and will run until Sunday, October 25th.
Admission: Free
For More Information: www.is-architects.com/fertileground
Description: Ignite Philly is part of a worldwide network that entertains and educates people in fresh, short bursts. Each presenter is on stage for a total of 5 minutes - 20 slides, running in 15 second intervals. For DesignPhiladelphia 2009, presenters will tackle design-related issues in the nightclub setting of Fishtown's Johnny Brenda's. Join us for a DesignPhiladelphia closing event.
Audra Wolfe, Join the Can-volution: Adventures in Growing, Making, Preserving & Eating
Alex Mulcahy, GRID Magazine
Carrie Collins, Fabric Horse
Sarah Feidt, TerraMar
Siobhan Reardon, President & Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Gary P. Steuer, Chief Cultural Officer of Philadelphia
Anna Goldfarb, Deep Thoughts by Shmitten Kitten
Nathan Solomon & Branimir Vasilic, DIY money
Drew Olanoff, My Cancer is Social
Jason Marziani, Un Poo My Park
Brian D. McTear, Active Music Supporters
Greg La Vardera, Not Your Supermarket House Plan
Jonny Goldstein, Snake-O-Phobia
Mike Worth, Growing the Video Game Industry in Philadelphia
Jim Stogdill, Becoming Postmodern
Shannon Pelcher, Music & Mentorship
Chris Bartlett, Gay Community Organizer
Admission: Free
For More Information: info@ignitephilly.com
Description: Keynote Lecture: Thomas Savage & Thomas Jayne. Followed by trunk shows featuring Winterthur-licensed products at The Menagerie, Ltd., Brunschwig & Fils, Stark, Baker Knapp & Tubbs and Robert Allen | Beacon Hill Furniture. Please see Concierge for participating showrooms.
Admission: Free. RSVP required
For More Information: RSVP to gcipolla@marketplacedc.com or 215-561-5000
Description: Join us for a three part panel discussion exploring the role of Design and Design Education in relation to partnerships with Universities, Corporations, and Non-Profits.
Panel 1: Design Education (Tuesday, October 13)
This panel will explore possible futures for design education within the context of increasingly complex design problems by which students will be challenged. Such terms as "post-disciplinary" and "transformational design" describe a more collaborative and integrated systems-based approach to design that requires further articulation and discussion if it is to effectively inform current design pedagogy. Moderator: Chris Garvin, Dean - College of Media Arts and Communications, UArts
Panel 2: Universities and Corporation (Wednesday, October 14)
This panel explores the parameters of the partnerships formed between educational institutions and businesses. As nodal, project-based learning becomes more fundamental to design education, such relationships need to be refined. Yet many questions present themselves: What are the expectations, contractual terms, and incentives in these partnerships? What are the intellectual property issues? Should business and entrepreneurship be more emphasized as areas of design instruction in general? How best can design education contribute to and benefit from integration into the so-called creative economy? Moderator: Jonas Milder, Chair - MID, UArts
Panel 3: Universities and Non-Profits (Thursday, October 15)
The non-profit sector and local communities present unique opportunities for design education. As is the case with relationships with the business community, so must the specific parameters of partnerships between educational institutions and surrounding communities be further defined. In particular: Is the participatory design approach the most effective kind of working relationship? What is the design institution's responsibility to these stakeholders? What are the ethical issues? How do we assess who and how of design's impact? What are the factors influencing local vs. non-local partnerships? Moderator: Jeremy Beaudry, Assistant Professor - Multimedia, UArts
All three panels will run 5:00PM - 7:00PM at 211 S. Broad St, 5th Floor. Please visit the Studio Next Exhibition space at 313 S. Broad Street to see the work informing the panel conversations.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-717-6316
Description: What’s Hip and Happening? – 6:30 pm. Artists, designers, young entrepreneurs and business professionals talk about their experiences building and sustaining art and design businesses. An event celebrating the closing of DesignPhiladelphia 2009 and last chance to see Bicycle: people + ideas in motion.
Participants include:
Melanie Bergwall, creator of Meljoy, an artworks/graphics studio; freelance designer for Urban Outfitters, Victoria’s Secret and Reef Inc, ’08 Moore Alumna;
Geoff DiMasi, founder and Principal of P’UNK Avenue, a design & development firm in South Philadelphia and co-founder of Independents Hall, a co-working space and community in Philadelphia for designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners and freelancers;
Roz Duffy, co-founder of Refresh Philly, a meet-up organization of designers and developers working to refresh the new media culture in Philadelphia through socializing events, lecture series and workshops;
Lindsay Duggan, founder and Caroline Steinberg, main designer of Girl.Bike.Dog, a company specializing in fully custom messenger bags, bike accessories, dog accessories and supporting Philadelphia-based young artists.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-965-4027
Description: Terry Schwarz, AICP
Senior Planner, Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Temporary, interim, or intermittent uses are part of a growing trend for responding creatively to cities in transition. Last year, the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) invited an international group of designers to Cleveland to create Pop Up City, a series of projects utilizing vacant sites for just one day. Pop Up City's temporary interventions offered an engaging way to test ideas for urban rejuvenation and counteract the negative mindset of a shrinking city. Join CUDC's Terry Schwarz to discuss these projects, their impact, and the potential of temporary uses in rethinking and rebuilding transitional cities and neighborhoods.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-587-9290
Description: Galbraith & Paul designs and hand block prints fabrics in their Manayunk Studio. Artisans will be on hand demonstrating and explaining the process of hand block printing.
Founded in 1986, the Galbraith & Paul studio has been creating lighting and textiles that strive to meet the highest standards in design and craftsmanship. Begun originally as a hand papermaking studio specializing in lamps with hand made paper shades, they have evolved into a fabric design and printing studio concentrating on lighting with hand block printed shades and fabrics of silk, linen, and velvet in addition to made to order hand-tufted rugs to the trade.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-508-0800
Description: Cloud Gehshan Associates, an award-winning environmental graphic design firm, undertakes projects in: identity and placebranding, interpretive and interactive communication, and signage and wayfinding. CGA invites you to tour their studio in Old City, become acquainted with environmental graphic design, meet the designers, and hear about current projects. Refreshments will be served.
Admission: Free
For More Information: 215-829-9414