Best in Design Finalists Announced!
By Elizabeth Paul on Aug 07, 2019Best in Design finalist, CoLab Philadelphia.
Now in its second year, DesignPhiladelphia’s Best in Design challenge asks regional designers and design companies to submit innovative, high-quality products or design solutions that make life better. This year, our jury had an incredibly difficult decision to make, and we are happy to announce our seven finalists. You can learn more about each finalist's entry on the DesignPhiladelphia website.Let's Meet the 2019 FinalistsCoLab Philadelphia: Building Healthier Communities Through Creative PlacemakingHapti: A wearable…Read Full Story
Whether it's a grand vision for the whole city or specific plans for that part you know best, all are encouraged to submit to be a part of this year's Fast Forward >> Philly speakers event, part of the annual Design Philadelphia Festival.Fast Forward >> Philly, now in its eighth year, offers a lineup of rapid-fire presentations consisting of 20 slides, 20 seconds each, delivered in front of an audience of design and Philadelphia enthusiasts. The event is organized by PEA: Philadelphia Emerging Architects, a committee of AIA…
MIS Capital LLC (MIS) is a strong advocate of design located right here in Philadelphia. A proud supporter of the Center for Architecture and Design (CFAD) and the Louis I Kahn Award, MIS develops facilities and provides real estate planning, economic development research, and asset regeneration services on behalf of for profit and not for profit organizations. Their social impact mission is for each project to transform sites and buildings to become more vibrant and sustainable community assets while enhancing the character…
Announcing the 2019 DesignPhiladelphia DesignCrawl dates and neighborhoods.Thursday, October 3, 2019 – ManayunkFriday, October 4, 2019 – Old CityFriday, October 4, 2019 – Fishtown/KensingtonThursday, October 10, 2019 – Center CityFriday, October 11, 2019 – South Philly DesignPhiladelphia DesignCrawls offer you the chance to experience up and coming designers in a Philly neighborhood with design chops and charm. Stroll the neighborhood shops, check out the design displays, and plan to attend one our design and…
Wow! Can’t believe it’s almost been a month since our roadshow, touring some of the popular neighborhoods in DesignPhiladelphia’s history.It was great to come out and meet folks new to DesignPhiladelphia, festival veterans and advocates. We went into this as a total experiment...Yes, to share information about the festival and how to get involved with DesignPhiladelphia. But it became more than that, it became a platform to share ideas—how can we spread the word of design and inspire its importance in our everyday…
With its marquee events during NYCxDESIGN in May, WantedDesign, located in both Manhattan’s Terminal Stores in Chelsea and Brooklyn’s Industry City, is a platform dedicated to promoting design and fostering the international creative community at large throughout the year. As the only independent show based in NYC during NYCxDESIGN, WantedDesign will continue to nurture New York City’s design dialogue through events, conversations, workshops and exhibitions.WantedDesign Manhattan (May 18-21), held at the Terminal…
You’ve planned and organized, now it’s time to officially become a DesignPhiladelphia event partner. Submitting and paying for your event this year is easy with our online form – simply follow the steps below.NOTE: Open House submissions are not being accepted at this time. An announcement will be made when the dates for the Design Crawls have been selected.1. Visit: www.designphiladelphia.org2. Existing Event Partners: If you submitted an event last year, your credentials are still good, Click on Log In to submit the…
Gattuso Development Partners Joins as Presenting SponsorPhiladelphia, PA, April 25, 2019 – The architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro - designers behind the High Line, the transformation of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Shed and the expansion of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) - will be honored by the Center for Architecture and Design with their 34th Louis I. Kahn Award accompanied by a talk and exhibition about their work. The presentation will be held at the University of Pennsylvania’s Irvine…
Reports to: Center for Architecture and Design Executive DirectorThe Center for Architecture and Design is looking for a part-time Facilities Assistant who has experience working with a team and effectively communicating among his/her team members. We are looking for a critical team member who will be responsible for setting up rooms for events and meetings, light cleaning of restrooms, kitchen, and meeting spaces, and ability to follow morning opening and evening closing procedures.Primary responsibilities include:Review…
It was very exciting to see many of our design community all together at the Center for Architecture and Design’s Main Hall to talk DesignPhiladelphia. Half the room were event partners and the other half NEW to the festivities—it’s always a thrill to see new faces. If you missed our coffee social grab a cuppa joe or some tea, and enjoy the recap below.Enjoy the oldest design festival in the country October 3 through the 13th, and enjoy the Kickoff Party + Benefit on Wednesday, October 2 at Cherry Street Pier. Over…
In 2018, Best in Design winners Lia Diagnostics brought us the Flushable Pregnancy Test. What will we see from our designers in 2019? DesignPhiladelphia is excited to announce the second edition of Best in Design, a design challenge asking regional designers and design companies to submit innovative, high-quality products or design solutions that make life better. We are looking to support designers and companies that are ready to grow and promote products that reflect the business’s scalability.The Best in Design…
By: Nate Hommel, co-chair Ed Bacon Memorial CommitteeThe Center is excited to announce the winner of this years Edmund N. Bacon Memorial Award: Jennifer Keesmaat of Toronto, Canada. As we all know too well, city building is a complex process requiring many people from numerous professions to come together in order to make change happen. Jennifer Keesmaat was the Chief Planner for Toronto for five years, a candidate for Mayor in the city’s most recent election, and has achieved global renown for her enthusiastic TED talks and…
For the third consecutive year, Drexel’s Master of Science in Design Research (DSRE) program is hosting the 2018 Design Research Symposium. The symposium aims to take attendees on a journey through the design process to explore how design research can create changes in health, technology, and the environment. Taking place this Friday, October 12, at Drexel’s URBN Center ANNEX at 3401 Filbert Street, the program will include presentations by IBM, Cityhealth in Brooklyn, Healthify in New York, and Ballinger, discussions,…
14th Annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival event to examine the intersections between housing, health, and designSupporting Philadelphia's ascension as a hub for design excellence, AARP Pennsylvania will host a lunch and panel discussion during the 14th Annual DesignPhiladelphia Festival. One of more than 120 events presented by the Philadelphia Center for Architecture, AARP will examine the impact and intersections between housing, design, and health.“We hope to address the intention, process, and the functionality of…
Leading global design firm hosts “Future Architecture, Episode 1: The Parametric Menace”Philadelphia, PA NYSE, TSX: STNWHEN: October 11, 20186 to 8 p.m.WHERE: 1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 1100, PhiladelphiaWHAT: Stantec, a top-ten global design firm, is exploring the future of design during DesignPhiladelphia. Join the firm’s Philadelphia office for “Future Architecture, Episode 1: The Parametric Menace”. This informative session will explore how parametric design, virtual reality, and integrated 3D process is…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michelle Lipson 267.808.2160 michelle@michellelipson.com BUILD YOUR OWN FURNITURE HANDS ON WORKSHOP/ TALK/ CNC DEMO Saturday, October 13, 2018 Morning 11 am – 1 pm Afternoon 2 pm – 4 pm 3211 Cedar St. Philadelphia, PA 19134 Building on the success of last year’s well-attended events, MLW will host another series of hands-on workshops! The DIY movement is thriving in Philadelphia. Maker spaces and small-scale production studios abound as friends and neighbors…
As always, a good deal of programming is focused on architecture and the built environment, fascinating events that will provoke new avenues of thought and inspire excellence in architects, students, and enthusiasts alike. These are our top ten picks for design professionals in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Industries. Talk by Michael Ford of BrandNu Design / Hip Hop Architecture CampOct 4th | 4 – 5:30 PMPrice: FreeFounder of BrandNu Design and creator of the Hip Hop Architecture Camp, an initiative…
Mecatestudio and NextFab will design and make custom item on display during festivalMexico City is the World Design Capital in 2018 and DesignPhiladelphia is partnering with NextFab, the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia and the Mexican Cultural Center to bring designers from Mexico City to design and make a special, custom item to be on display during the DesignPhiladelphia Festival. Mecatestudio, an architecture and industrial design firm, led by Sebastian Monjaras and Abraham Buenrostro have traveled to Philadelphia to…
Architectural Glass Boot Camp is an interactive program developed to reinforce the importance of collaboration and communication in design. Boot Camp provides an opportunity for design professionals to interface with glaziers and enhances the educational experience by providing a forum for the exchange of information about complex construction issues.The Architectural Glass Boot Camp Storefront Workshop is pure hands-on fabricating. Attendees will work in pairs to fabricate a storefront section then work as a team to…
For ten years, the Community Design Collaborative and the Philadelphia Department of Commerce have teamed up to shine the spotlight on Philadelphia’s storefront façades.We do this through the Storefront Challenge—a citywide contest that recognizes design excellence in storefront façade improvements. We have honored more than sixty businesses representing commercial corridors throughout the city. They include both new and multi-generational businesses. Their improvement projects range from a refreshed paint palette to a…