(L-R) Scott Sanders, Candice Bergen, Steven Stolman, Liz Nightingale • Adam Rolston, Norma Kamali ©Kitty Dadi
Keynotes by Avenue, Luxe Interiors + Design, House & Garden, and Interiors magazines,Speakers Included Candice Bergen and Norma Kamali
The Decoration & Design Building (DDB) hosted its Fall Market, DESIGN 2020, at the iconic headquarters of all things design in New York. The two-day market blended a retrospective glance at design by the decades and an examination of how the 2010s completely changed our industry, with a peek forward at what to expect in the next decade of design. Owner, Charles S. Cohen opened the two-day trade-only event with his perspective of the future of design resulting from the design headquarters’ carefully curated programming and discussion. The Fall Market included six star-studded Keynotes and one Special Program, 20 In-Showroom Programs, four Cocktail Receptions, 11 Experiential Events, and over 100 Open Houses. Teasing out the pillar principles that will continue to define the design conversation – technology, sustainability, social responsibility, innovation, and collaboration among them – the all-access two-day event provided captivating insight, practical intelligence, and actionable advice as we collectively braced for the profound impact these topics created in the years to come.
Events of special note:
• Keynote: IF WALLS COULD TALK: Historic House, Modern Family Restoring Landmark Properties at Stark, Suite 1102. Celebrated actor, author and activist Candice Bergen, recipient of this year’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal from the Municipal Art Society and two-time Kips Bay Decorator Show House designer Scott Sanders held a lively conversation moderated by designer and author Steven Stolman. Topics covered were: Ms. Bergen’s several landmarked homes, her passion for preservation (and more!) and a sneak peek at a spectacular landmarked Palm Beach estate that Mr. Sanders has just restored and enlivened for a young family. Following the presentation, there was a prosecco reception, and a Candice Bergen book signing.
• Special Program: Sustainability and Wellness are the Future of Design, at Gloster, Suite 1601. Interiors magazine Editor-in-Chief Erika Heet held an enlightening discussion on the rise of sustainability and wellness and their influences on the design industry. They looked beyond yoga rooms and green furnishings to the true core of sustainable building and design, with experts who are taking a fresh perspective on integrating wellness into their design repertoire and process. Guests discovered why these holistic tenets are integral to design’s future with panelists: Adam Rolston, Creative Director of INC Studio, the firm behind the luxe, eco-friendly 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge; emerging design talent Laurence Carr and iconic fashion designer, disruptor and wellness advocate, Norma Kamali.
Other industry leading participants included: Adam Rolston, Alex Papachristidis, Ali Grosslight, Amy Figueroa, Andrew Cotgrov, Arianne Biton, Ashley Darryl, Austin Handler, Beth Diana Smith, Brittany Chevalier McIntyre, Caleb Anderson, Candice Bergen, Carl Dellatore, Celeste Alexander, Chad Stark, Charlotte Richmond, Dani Arps, Dara Caponigro, David Bright, David Harber, David Kleinberg, Dennis Sarlo, DJ Carey, Edward Farrel, Elaine Santos, Elizabeth Swartz, Emma Redmayne, Eric Cohler, Eric Chang, Erika Heet, Erinn Valencich, Garrow Kedigian, Hatta Byng, Iris Dankner, Jacqueline Terrebonne, Jake Baer, Jared Miller, Jarret Yoshida, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Jessica Geller, Jessica Schuster, JoAnn Arcenal, John Eason, Johnson Hartig, Joy Moyler, Joyce Romanoff, Julie Marraud des Grottes, Kaitlin Petersen, Katharine Earnhardt, Kathryn Given, Kati Curtis, Keia McSwain, Kendall Wilkinson, Klaus Baer, Krissa Rossbund, Kyle Godfrey-Ryan, Laura Bohn, Laurence Carr, Lindsey Shook, Lonni Paul, Lori Weitzner, Lucinda Loya, Madeline Stuart, Maggie Keats, Mark Epstein, Michael Cox, Michael Dawkins, Michael Diaz-Griffith, Michael Mitchell, Nicole Gibbons, Norma Kamali, Patti Carpenter, Raffaele Fabrizio, Randy Fiser, Rayman Boozer, Renee Ogaki, Robert Couturier, Robin Baron, Rush Jenkins, Sabine Rothman, Sandra Funk, Scott Sanders, Sergio Dall’Olio, Sheila Bridges, Stacey Bewkes, Stephen Elrod, Steven Fanuka, Steven Stolman, Tamara Rosenthal, Taylor Spellman, Tina Ramchandani, Tyler Hamilton Larmee, Tyler Hill, Vern Yip, Vicente Wolf, Virginia Toledo, Virginia Tupker, Wendy Goodman, Wesley Moon, and William Norwich; in conversation with Aspire Design and Home, Avenue, Business of Home, C&G Media Group, California Home & Design, Curated Quarters, Dering Hall, Galerie, House & Garden, Interiors, Luxe Interiors + Design, The Magazine ANTIQUES, New York Magazine, and Traditional Home.
KEYNOTES
Punctuating the information-rich schedule of programming were the six star-studded Keynotes and one unprecedented Special Program. Each examined topics that will shape our industry as we move into the next decade of design. From technology’s effect on the human experience to inspiring social change and celebrating history while embracing the future, all influencing how we live today, at home, at work, and at play.
October 16
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1 – Tech Talks at Upper Story, presented by Pollack | Weitzner. Avenue magazine Design Contributor Sabine Rothman delved into the technology wave and how the design industry is adapting with innovator, author and award- winning product designer Lori Weitzner, the CEO of “human refueling” tech-based service Tune.Studio Kyle Godfrey-Ryan, and designer Arianne Biton from M Moser the firm behind the design of Google’s New York Headquarters.
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2 – Home Away From Home, at Fabricut, Suite 915. Brittany Chevalier McIntyre, Executive Editor, Luxe Interiors + Design, and influential designers Kendall Wilkinson, Tina Ramchandani, Rush Jenkins and Klaus Baer held an engaging conversation on designing breathtaking vacation homes, followed by a book signing.
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3 – The Global Future of Design, at Lee Jofa, Suite 234. The distinct characteristics that define design styles from around the world are no longer exclusively available to travelers. Now everyone on the planet can access inspiration and products from the furthest reaches of the map with a single click. House & Garden Editor in Chief Hatta Byng and well-traveled designer and citizen of the World Robert Couturier with Stephen Elrod, the Creative Director for Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils explored these previously uncharted territories and unprecedented accessibility.
October 17
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 1 – Clients Aren’t the Only Needy Ones — Giving Back in Interior Design, at KnollStudio with Knoll Luxe, Suite 1523. Beyond the showhouse circuit, charities of all kinds are constantly seeking interior design and architecture related skills and expertise. Knoll’s Senior Vice President of Communications David Bright, designer John Eason, Alpha Workshops Executive Director Edward Farrell, and Spread PR Principle Tyler Hamilton Larmee discussed professional engagement in charity work, with interior designer and philanthropist Jarret Yoshida moderating. Senior marketing manager for DDB Alyssa Abrams opened the presentation.
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 2 – IF WALLS COULD TALK: Historic House, Modern Family Restoring Landmark Properties at Stark, Suite 1102. Celebrated actor, author and activist Candice Bergen, recipient of this year’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal from the Municipal Art Society and two-time Kips Bay Decorator Show House designer Scott Sanders held a lively conversation moderated by designer and author Steven Stolman. On topic: Ms. Bergen’s several landmarked homes, her passion for preservation (and more!) and a sneak peek at a spectacular landmarked Palm Beach estate that Mr. Sanders has just restored and enlivened for a young family. Following the presentation, there was a prosecco reception, and a Candice Bergen book signing.
• SPECIAL PROGRAM: Sustainability and Wellness are the Future of Design, at Gloster, Suite 1601. Interiors magazine Editor-in-Chief Erika Heet held an enlightening discussion on the rise of sustainability and wellness and their influences on the design industry. They looked beyond yoga rooms and green furnishings to the true core of sustainable building and design, with experts who are taking a fresh perspective on integrating wellness into their design repertoire and process. Guests discovered why these holistic tenets are integral to design’s future with panelists: Adam Rolston, Creative Director of INC Studio, the firm behind the luxe, eco-friendly 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge; emerging design talent Laurence Carr and iconic fashion designer, disruptor and wellness advocate, Norma Kamali.
• KEYNOTE PRESENTATION 3 – The Influencer Effect at Nella Vetrina, Suite 805. In the last decade, media as we once knew it has experienced an earth-shaking shift from glossy magazines and celebrity endorsements to social media and the rise of the influencer. The design industry is no exception, simultaneously skewing the public’s perception and shining the spotlight on the ever-evolving definition of “home”. One way or another, be it designer, client, or design company… we’re all feeling the influencer effect! HL Group’s Vice President of Digital, Renee Ogaki hosted a candid conversation with design blog pioneer Quintessence’s Stacey Bewkes, influencer turned Founder and CEO of Clare Paint, Nicole Gibbons, and design TV originator Vern Yip, followed by a book signing of Vern Yip’s Vacation at Home.
(Photo Credit: Kitty Dadi Photography)
About the Decoration & Design Building (DDB)
Located in midtown Manhattan’s Design District, the Decoration & Design Building (DDB) is an invaluable resource to industry professionals who seek to design and decorate luxurious residential and commercial installations. The DDB is open exclusively to the Trade and welcomes design industry professionals from around the world, who can find inspiration in anything from the bespoke furnishings, ornamental wallcoverings and luxurious fabrics to unique decorative accessories and dramatic lighting, featuring styles ranging from the richly ornate to the sleek and modern. Celebrating 50+ years, the DDB is known nationally and internationally as the world’s most prestigious collection of over 130 showrooms, and represents over 3,000 leading manufacturers dedicated to the very best in residential and business interior furnishings, and resource information. The DDB is home to many global heritage brands rooted in a rich history from countries like France, Italy and the UK, to name a few.
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About Charles S. Cohen
Known for his skillful repositioning of commercial real estate, Charles S. Cohen (Cohen Design Centers, Cohen Brothers Realty) heads a multi-faceted real estate development company that owns and manages more than 12 million square feet of prime Manhattan, Los Angeles, Florida and Houston office and showroom space. Other design centers owned and operated by Mr. Cohen include the Pacific Design Center (PDC) in West Hollywood, the Decorative Center of Houston (DCH) and the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in Dania Beach, FL. For more information on Mr. Cohen’s commercial real estate ventures visit www.cohenbrothersrealty.com.
