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May 17—May 20

Metropolis Likes at WantedDesign

New York, NY

The third edition of WantedDesign, a creative destination for the design community with innovative installations, student workshops, and engaging discourse takes place this May – and Metropolis editors are bringing back #MetropolisLikes! Keep an eye out for what the editors “like!” You’ll spot our signs by 3M Architectural Markets marking all our favorites. Follow @MetropolisMag on Twitter with hashtags, #MetropolisLikes @WantedDesign #3MAM 2013.wanteddesignnyc.com/

May 18

Conversation Series at WantedDesign

New York, NY

“Craftsmanship and Industry—The Reconciliation,” moderated by Avinash Rajagopal, Associate Editor, Metropolis will address design as the valuable bridge between traditional technique and modern fabrication and featuring a panel of esteemed designer, manufacturer, and retail visionaries, will include René-Jacques Mayer (Creative Director, Sèvres-Cité de la Céramique), Alex Rasmussen (Neal Feay Studio) and Gareth Brennan (President and Founder, Eventscape Inc.). Sponsored by Ligne Roset, supported by Metropolis Magazine, and hosted by Grimshaw. Saturday, May 18, 12-1pm at the Tunnel,11th avenue between 27th and 28th street 269 11th Avenue, New York, NY. 2013.wanteddesignnyc.com/conversations/

Through May 11

CNU New York Regional Summit

Schenectady, NY

The Congress for the New Urbanism will address key topics in the sustainability of towns, cities, and neighborhoods. www.cnu.org/event/2013/05/cnu-new-york-regional-summit-schenectady%E2%80%99s-stockade

May 12

PBS Premier: 10 Buildings That Changed America

Television Premier 10:00PM ET

10 Buildings That Changed America is a new PBS special that delves into the history and impact of 10 of America’s most influential buildings - from the Wainwright Building to the Highland Park Ford Plant. The special will premier on Sunday May 12; check local listings for times.

May 14—May 15

IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference

Chicago, IL

Leaders from industry, government, and organizations share their thoughts on new ways of working in today’s environment. trex.id.iit.edu/stratcon/

June 10—June 12

NeoCon Worlds Trade Fair

Chicago, IL

NeoCon is North America’s largest design exposition and conference for commercial interiors, providing over 40,000 architecture and design professionals with nearly 100 CEU-accredited seminars and association forums, top-notch keynote speakers. Discover thousands of innovative products and resources for corporate, hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, institutional and residential interiors from more than 700 showrooms and exhibitors. neocon.com/

May 15—May 17

HD Expo

Las Vegas, NV

The Hospitality and Design Expo and Conference will be hosting several dialogues on sustainability and social responsibility in the hospitality industry. www.hdexpo.com/hde/

May 25—May 26

Two Museums and a Royal Palace Weekend

Honolulu, HI

The Bishop Museum, Honolulu Museum of Art, and ‘Iolani Palace will allow visitors to purchase weekend passes to all three venues for this weekend collaborative event. www.honolulumuseum.org/

May 13—May 16

INTERZUM 2013

Cologne, Germany

An international trade fair for suppliers of the furniture production and interiors sector with technology and design innovation for fittings, surfaces, wood-based material, veneers, leather, upholstery, and machines. www.interzum.com/

May 16

BMW Tate Live Performance Room: Liu Ding Almost Avant-Garde

Streaming online from the Tate Live Performance Room

Beijing based artist, Liu Ding invites you to take part in this performance created specifically for an online audience. On May 16, the broadcast will stream live form the Tate Live Performance Room in all time zones. Viewers are encouraged to comment on the performance through social media, and pose questions for the artist in the following Q&A session. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/music-and-live-performance/bmw-tate-live-liu-ding

Submission Deadline: May 15

Current Call: Rethinking Public Space

The Prince Claus Fund is looking to support cultural initiatives that re-purposes public space in innovative ways. The call is open to all individuals and organizations based in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Carribean. Submission are due May 15. www.princeclausfund.org/en/programmes/about-the-applications?utm_source=Mailexpert&utm_medium=email&utm_term=NewsletterLink&utm_campaign=Announcement+Current+Call+Rethinking+Public+Space&utm_content=

Submission Deadline: July 8

Owings Award for Environmental Excellence

Presented by the California Architectural Foundation, this award is meant to recognize groups or individuals who successfully reconcile nature with the built environment. Projects must have been built in the last 5 years, either in California, or by at least one professional based in California. natowingsaward.org/register/

May 13—May 16

INTERZUM 2013

Cologne, Germany

An international trade fair for suppliers of the furniture production and interiors sector with technology and design innovation for fittings, surfaces, wood-based material, veneers, leather, upholstery, and machines. www.interzum.com/

May 14—May 15

IIT Institute of Design Strategy Conference

Chicago, IL

Leaders from industry, government, and organizations share their thoughts on new ways of working in today’s environment. trex.id.iit.edu/stratcon/

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