Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s collection of independent, characterful hotels, has welcomed The Slaak Rotterdam, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel to its European roster following a captivating transformation of the iconic ‘Het Slaakhuys’ building which was originally designed by Dutch architect Jo Vegter in 1952. The architecturally significant landmark was home to the influential Dutch newspaper Het…Read More
The International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY) has appointed Annie Lee, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C as chapter president. Lee is a principal at architectural and interior design firm ENV (formerly known as Environetics), and brings diverse design experience. She succeeds Amy Mays, IIDA and lead of HDR’s New York Interior Design studio.…Read More
JJ Falk, founder of JJ Falk Design LLC, has joined Perkins Eastman in the global architecture and design firm’s NYC headquarters. Falk, a principal at Perkins Eastman, brings more than three decades of experience to the firm’s workplace design team. Falk spent 15 years working for two of the nation’s architecture and design firms, serving…Read More
Indiana Furniture Expands Joy with New Upholstered Options Indiana Furniture will begin taking orders on an expanded range of upholstered options for the already-popular Joy seating line. Originally introduced as a family of mesh-back task seating and expanded over time to include work stools, the Joy series will now offer upholstered back options, allowing customers…Read More
Chad Dorsey Design, known for crafting richly detailed and bespoke interiors with an architectural eye, will open a new design studio in the upscale Dallas Design District on October 10, 2019 during Texas Design Week (TXDW), a series of Design + Art Talks, pop-up shops, salon talks and cocktail events for the design community. Dorsey’s…Read More
From HGTV’s Fixer Upper, celebrity couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines are opening a boutique hotel in downtown Waco, TX, in 2021. Renovations are set to begin this fall to a historic building nearing 53,000 sq. ft., and close to Magnolia Market at the Silos—the couple’s shopping complex encompassing a bakery, café and retail space. The…Read More
Global architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman has welcomed Lynn Schrier-Behler as its new chief financial officer. Schrier-Behler is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience, 15 of which were spent in the CFO role within the engineering and construction service industries. She brings an extensive background in finance and accounting…Read More
T&S Brass and Bronze Works Inc., a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories, plans to expand operations in Greenville County, SC. The $10.3 million investment is expected to create 22 new jobs, according to the company. “T&S Brass and Bronze Works Inc. has been a part of the Travelers Rest community…Read More
Carnegie, an innovator of textiles in North America, is expanding their upholstery line with the “Viewpoint Collection.” Bringing a fresh, inspired new vision to upholstery, Carnegie Creative Studio presents this resimercial-focused collection with the intention of creating a new “Viewpoint” towards the way people are living and working. “In a time where people want to…Read More
