Straight from the Metropolis Design Guide NYC—must-see events happening during Design Week. Look for the printed guide at select design locations throughout Manhattan including ICFF. Keep an eye out for what we “like” during NY Design Week. Around the city, you’ll see our lovely signs, produced by 3M Architectural Markets using 3M™ Crystal Glass Finishes, at all of our editors’ favorite, must-see spots.

To see a complete listing of Design Week destinations by neighborhood visit http://bit.ly/IFwpFK.

JUMP TO: TUESDAY, MAY 8 | WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 | THURSDAY, MAY 17 | FRIDAY, MAY 18 | SATURDAY, MAY 19 | SUNDAY, MAY 20 | MONDAY, MAY 21 | MULTI-DAY AND ONGOING

TUESDAY, MAY 8

6 P.M.–8 P.M.
TASTE OF ITALY TOUR
227 W 17th Street
GD Cucine’s Chelsea showroom will host to Taste of Italy Tour, a food event that celebrates Italian culinary traditions.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

10 A.M.–5 P.M.
CLASSIC RUG COLLECTION OPENING
979 Third Ave. Ste. 1805
(212) 832-3338
Cocktail celebration for a new showroom in the D&D Building.

THURSDAY, MAY 17

4–6 P.M.
PARSONS FESTIVAL
25 E. 13th Street, 2nd fl.
newschool.edu/parsonsfestival
Work by students in product design, architecture, lighting, and interior design.

FRIDAY, MAY 18

6–8 P.M.
CARL HANSEN & SON
304 Hudson St., 3rd fl.
(212) 242-6736
Cocktails and a special new introduction to the world-renowned line.

6–9 P.M.
DDC FLAGSHIP GRAND OPENING
136 Madison Ave.
(212) 685-0800
Celebrating the new collection, featuring an installation by Jens Ahlemeyer and more.

6–9 P.M.
DURAVIT: DELOS
105 Madison Ave.
us.duravit.com
Launching DELOS, a versatile bathroom furniture range from Duravit + EOOS.

6–9 P.M.
MONDO COLLECTION
20 W. 22nd St., Ste. 1501
(212) 675-8155
Featuring Jaime Hayon presenting his latest debut.

8–10 P.M.
GAGGENAU KICK-OFF PARTY
201 Mulberry St.
Gaggenau-ICFF.com
Join Gaggenau to celebrate the launch of its new Full Surface Induction Cooktop and pop-up shop.

8–11 P.M.
MINIMAL
511 W. 25th St.
RSVP: rsvp@minimalusa.com
Rooftop party featuring cocktails, a live DJ, and Italian appetizers.

MINIMAL’S GLAM KITCHEN
The GLAM Kitchen with Sliding Top; in conjunction with Gaggenau.

MINIMAL WITH DDC
The after-party.

SATURDAY, MAY 19

12 P.M.
METROPOLIS CONVERSATIONS AT WANTEDDESIGN
DESIGNING, PRODUCING, DISTRIBUTING IN THE USA
269 Eleventh Ave.
2012.wanteddesignnyc.com
A conversation between key players in the American product design industry. Moderated by Susan S. Szenasy, Metropolis editor in chief.
Sponsored by Ligne Roset and Metropolis.

12–5 P.M.
DOGS MEET FASHION & DESIGN
Ivana Helsinki Concept Store, 251 Elizabeth St.
(646) 360-3802, shopnyc@ivanahelsinki.com
Pick your favorite Ivana Helsinki dress and make a pose with your dog on the Neroko stage; water and treats for your dog.

4–5 P.M.
GERMAN DESIGN COUNCIL
FROM OUR HOUSE TO BAUHAUS
201 Mulberry St.
Gaggenau-ICFF.com
Gaggenau hosts the German Design Council in its pop-up store for a lively panel discussion and open forum; reception to follow.

6–8 P.M.
B&B ITALIA
138 Greene St.
bbitaliausa.com
Showcasing a new version of the popular JJ Armchair as well as a revisited Luis sofa. Invite only.

6–8 P.M.
MOROSO
146 Greene St.
(212) 334-7222
To celebrate the debut of Patricia Urquiola’s newest line, Gentry.

6–9 P.M.
DESIGN MILK PRESENTS REINVENTION WRITING HISTORY IN ALUMINUM
BY AM FOR NEAL FEAY STUDIO
Bobby Berk Home, 59 Crosby St.
(212) 925-3635
Brad Ascalon and Frederick McSwain (AM) team up to for this exhibition of interactivity and technology, with a bit of whimsy. Exhibition runs 5/19–5/27.

6–9 P.M.
FAB X FLOR
Flor, 142 Wooster St.
fab.com
Quinze & Milan will display their designs, including their brand-new Pilot collection. This opening party celebrates the ICFF-related Fab–curated pop-up shop.

6–9 P.M.
Foscarini “Inspire” — An original film by Vicente Garcia Jimenez
17 Greene Street (btw Canal and Grand).
The Foscarini showroom transforms into a screening hall with the multi-dimensional showing of a new sensory experience. Inspire will debut on Saturday evening during New York Design Week, along with an exhibition of new products from the innovative Italian design studio. Press Preview: Saturday, May 19, 2012; 5-6pm; Showroom hours: May 19-22; 10am-7pm

6–9 P.M.
THE GREY AREA BETWEEN
ART & DESIGN
Grey Area, 547 Broadway, 2nd fl.
shopgreyarea.com
Music, talks, drinking, and shopping; furniture, jewelry, and objects from artists and designers.

6–9 P.M.
NEXT WORLD
Matter, 405 Broome St.
info@mattermatters.com
Launching the latest additions to the MatterMade collection: Daniel Heer will demonstrate making horsehair mattresses.

6–9 P.M.
NOHO DESIGN DISTRICT
AND THE FUTURE PERFECT
55 Great Jones St. & 2 Cooper Sq.
nohodesigndistrict.com
thefutureperfect.com

NEW WORK
New work from Piet Hein Eek and projects from Jason Miller and Lindsey Adelman. New work by Kay and Stemmer, Matthew Hilton, Donna Wilson, Ineke Hans, and Faudet-Harrison for SCP.

SEATING FOR EATING COLLECTION
Ilse Crawford’s stools, benches and tables, produced by De La Espada, will be available in walnut for the first time.

6–9 P.M.
POLTRONA FRAU AND PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN
DREAMTIME
145 Wooster St.
(212) 777-7592
Parsons product-design students create concepts for furniture that improve the experiential aspects of daydreaming.

6–9 P.M.
ZAHZO GALLERY
JOEL VOISARD: FRIENDS AND FAMILY
113 W. 27th St.
(212) 255-8429
The newest collection of lighting sculptures by Joel Voisard; each unites a combination of metals, wood, concrete, and found objects.

6–10 P.M.
BLU DOT
140 Wooster St.
bludot.com
Launching the 2012 collection.

7–9 P.M.
ICFF OPENING NIGHT PARTY
643 Park Ave.
icff.com
Co-hosted by Park Avenue Armory and Creative Time, featuring the new show Tom Sachs: SPACE PROGRAM: MARS.

7–9 P.M.
NORTHERN ODDITIES
Ivana Helsinki Concept Store
251 Elizabeth St.
shopnyc@ivanahelsinki.com
Performance by Finnish art duo Nutty Tarts. DJ and sweets. Celebrating the exhibition of an odd collection of interesting Finnish design
brands.

7–9 P.M.
ROLL & HILL
2 Cooper Sq.
(718) 387-6132 nohodesigndistrict.com
Launching its 2012 collection on the Bowery in a pop-up showroom, the exhibition will also feature four new product lines by Lindsey Adelman, Jonah Tagaki, Lukas Peet, and Jason Miller. The opening party is invitation only.

9 P.M.–12:30 AM
LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT
Gallery R’Pure, 3 E. 19th St.
RSVP: event@galleryrpure.com
American standards revisited by ten New York–based designers.

SUNDAY, MAY 20

12 P.M.
CONVERSATIONS AT WANTEDDESIGN
269 Eleventh Ave.
2012.wanteddesignnyc.com
In the WantedDesign VIP lounge, “Material Glass: from craft to industry”, sponsored by Ligne Roset and supported by Metropolis. Moderated by Cara McCarty of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.

1-3 P.M.
PRODUT PLACEMENT: HEART OF GLASS
WANTED DESIGN 269 11th Avenue (btwn W. 27th and W. 28th Sts.)
2012.wanteddesignnyc.com/attend
A bimonthly interactive design series founded in 2008 by journalist Julie Taraska and industry insider Kimberly Oliver. This edition, curated specifically for WANTED, explores a range of innovative glass items. Featured speakers will include: Product and interior powerhouse Harry Allen, Architect and Bocci creative director Omer Arbel, Lighting designer extraordinaire Bec Brittain, and Aruliden principal and product provocateur Johan Liden.

4:30–7 P.M.
DESIGNYC AT WANTEDDESIGN
RECHARGING COMMUNITIES
269 Eleventh Ave.
designyc.org
Pecha Kucha–style presentation of desigNYC collaborative projects between extraordinary nonprofits and leading creative talent working together to solve pressing issues. A brief panel discussion will follow.

6–8 P.M.
GD CUCINE
227 W. 17th St.
(646) 786-0005
Presenting a Segno Italiano chair collection that displays a 200-year-old construction technique; also, celebrating the introduction of Dogi, a collection of handcrafted furnishings and accessories for the bathroom.

6–9 P.M.
AXOR/VITRA/REV
29 Ninth Ave.
(212) 463-5790
RSVP: axornyc@hansgrohe.com
A cocktail party celebrating Design Week and the community of creative brands at 29 Ninth Ave.

6–9 P.M.
PHAIDON AND UHURU
83 Wooster St.
RSVP: email “ICFF” to store.soho@phaidon.com
Toast the 24th Annual ICFF with designers Uhuru and Phaidon. Specialty cocktails and 30% off all books for event attendees.

6:30 P.M.
INGRID MICHEALSON AT ABC HOME & CARPET
881 Broadway
RSVP required. Email design@abchome.com to enter to win 2 tickets.
ABC Home & Carpet presents a concert with Ingrid Michealson and an instillation on the 2ndfloor entitled “Heart, Light & Shadow” inspired by her song Ghost.

MONDAY, MAY 21

12 P.M.
METROPOLIS CONVERSATIONS AT WANTEDDESIGN
THE VALUE OF INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN THE DESIGN INDUSTRY
269 Eleventh Ave.
2012.wanteddesignnyc.com
A diverse group of design leaders discuss the power of cross-cultural collaboration. Moderated by Paul Makovsky, Metropolis editorial director. Sponsored by Ligne Roset and Metropolis.

METROPOLIS DIALOGUES AT ICFF
ICFF Theater, Javits Center
655 W. 34th St.
metropolismag.com

2–3 P.M.
KITCHEN & BATH TRENDS
The latest trends from top designers and manufacturers in kitchen and bath. Moderated by Susan S. Szenasy, Metropolis editor in chief. Sponsored by Dornbracht and Wetstyle.

4–5 P.M.
SURFACES TRENDS
Get firsthand insight on what’s changing the market for surfaces. Moderated by Susan S. Szenasy. Sponsored by BR-111, Ceramic Tiles of Italy, Italian Trade Commission, and Wilsonart Contract.

6–8 P.M.
AF|NY PRESENTS
THE COLOR OF ARCHITECTURE
AFNY, 22 W. 21st St., 5th fl.
jennifers@afnewyork.com
A panel discussion on global architecture, with architects and dignitaries of the press.

6–8 P.M.
ALNO
150 E. 58th St., 10th fl.
RSVP: rsvp@athenamarketing.net
Alno launches in the Architects & Designers Building, introducing a new generation of intelligently priced kitchen concepts.

6–8 P.M.
CRANBROOK FOR ALESSI
METAL WORKSHOP
130 Greene St., (212) 353-1383
RSVP: alessi@bdeonline.biz
The Alessi Soho flagship will host a special exhibition of work by the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

6–8 P.M.
OCHRE
462 Broome St.
(212) 414-4332
Drinks and a viewing of the newest furniture and lighting collection; hosted by Harriet Maxwell Macdonald, one of the three designers featured.

6–8 P.M.
FONTANAARTE SHOWROOM
SOMETHING NEW IS BACK
45 Greene St., (212) 334-3295
Celebrating its 80th anniversary with a presentation of surprising reintroductions by Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa, and Max Ingrand.

6–9 P.M.
ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BUILDING (A&D) OPENING NIGHT
150 E. 58th St.
(212) 644-2766, adbuilding.com
Hundreds of product introductions, one new showroom, and thirty receptions all under one roof.

6–9 P.M.
ARTEMIDE
46 Greene St.
(646) 213-7482
A presentation of new products, including designs from Ross Lovegrove.

6–9 P.M.
B&B ITALIA
150 E. 58th St.
info@bbitaliausa.com
New products include three new designs from Antonio Citterio: new components to the Ray Sofa system, new versions of the popular JJ Chair and Michel sofa.

6–9 P.M.
BISAZZA PRESENTS THE WANDERS COLLECTION
43 Greene St.
(646) 213-7483
A new bath collection designed by Marcel Wanders, along with designs by Patricia Urquiola, Tord Boontje, and Edward Van Vliet.

6–9 P.M.
DDC DESIGN POST PARTY
181 Madison Ave.
(212) 685-0800, ddcnyc.com
Celebrating its one-year anniversary and welcoming Paola Lenti to the space.

6–9 P.M.
HASTINGS TILE & BATH SHOWROOM
150 E. 58th St., Ste. 1086
(212) 674-9700
Showcasing the newest in innovative contemporary European bath design and their own Chelsea line of faucets, tubs, and vanities.

6–9 P.M.
INTRODUCING … A NEW “WAY”
150 E. 58th St., 8th fl.
(212) 644-2766
lfoa@mmart.com
The North American premiere of the new Way kitchen model at Snaidero USA showroom. Drinks and small bites will be served.

6–9 P.M.
KARTELL PRESENTS KARTELL MOTEL
39 Greene St.
(212) 966-6665
A special installation by Rafael de Cardenas and a presentation of Kartell 2012 novelties by Philippe Starck and by Piero Lissoni.

6–9 P.M.
POLIFORM OPENING NIGHT
150 E. 58th St., 6th fl.
(212) 421-1800, poliformusa.com
Celebrate the debut of Poliform’s latest collection of sofas and wardrobes with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and entertainment.

6–9 P.M.
PROPERTY
14 Wooster St.
(917) 237-0123
RSVP: info@propertyfurniture.com
New works from designers including Incorporated, Lucie Koldová and Dan Yeffet, Matilde Alessandra, and Merily Jurna. Cocktails and music by DJ Brion.

6–9 P.M.
VOCE DI OPERA CELEBRATION
43-45 Grand St.
(203) 966-8203, vocedi.com
Premiere of Soho’s newest interiors and architectural home-furnishings boutique representing select European designs.

6–10 P.M.
IN/OUT/LIGHT
48 Walker St., (212) 645 2216
info@karkula.com
Karkula presents new furniture and lighting designs from three distinct perspectives: e15, Kettal, and Santa e Cole.

7–9 P.M.
INGO MAURER
CANDLES IN THE WIND
Making Light, 89 Grand St.
making-light@ingomaurer-usa.com
Introducing new works.

MULTI-DAY & ONGOING

2/22–6/23
CHANGE: ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING IN THE MIDDLE EAST, 2000–PRESENT
The Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Pl.
aiany.org
The rapid transformation of the region, translating the rich geographical, cultural, and economic resources of the Middle East into contemporary form.

5/9–7/1
HERMAN MILLER POP-UP SHOP
68 Wooster St.
hermanmiller.com
Intended to inspire through creative room vignettes, design stories past and present, and aspirational design-related events.

5/10–5/31
MODULE R PRESENTS HEXHIBITION
141 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn
(718) 360-9304
module-r.com
Celebrating the modularity of the hexagon by showcasing a wide range of furniture and accessories that take the shape.

5/14–5/26
V’SOSKE RUGS BY ARCHITECTS: ARCHITECTURE IN TRANSITION, 1979–1993
The Center for Architecture
536 LaGuardia Pl.
aiany.org
An exhibition of V’Soske rugs designed by such prominent architects as Richard Meier, Charles Gwathmey, Steven Holl, Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, and many more.

5/16–6/17
TOM SACHS: SPACE PROGRAM: MARS
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Ave.
creativetime.org
Park Avenue Armory and Creative Time join forces with artist Tom Sachs to launch the next flight of his SPACE PROGRAM with an unprecedented four-week mission to Mars. With painstaking detail, Sachs creates elaborate spacecraft, exploratory vehicles, a Mission Control, launch platforms, and a Mars landscape, recasting the Wade Thompson Drill Hall as an immersive space odyssey at an ambitious scale.

5/17–5/22
BOFFI SOHO
31½ Greene St.
Presenting the new 2012 novelties/collection: for kitchens, bath and storage systems. Design by Piero Lissoni, Jeffrey Bernett, Felicia Ferrone, Monica Armani and Victor Vasilev.

5/17–5/25
AMERICAN DESIGN CLUB UNFILTERED + RAW
hellergallery.com
An ongoing series at Heller Gallery of creative initiatives celebrating craft, heritage, and process, and exploring the idea that “nature unfiltered is never perfect.”

5/18–5/21
FAB X TOM DIXON
Bleecker St. Theatre Basement 45 Bleecker St.
fab.com
A physical and online pop-up shop dedicated to Tom Dixon’s work, curated by Fab.

5/18–5/21
NOHO DESIGN DISTRICT SHOWS
22 Bond St.
nohodesigndistrict.com
(718) 395-3507

ONCE REMOVED
A design experiment in collaboration with nine designers from across the globe.

BEC BRITTAIN + FORT STANDARD
New work combining lighting and furniture; the designers will also be debuting an exciting new collaborative project.

DMY BERLIN PRODUCTS: BER–JFK
Curated by DMY Berlin in collaboration with Mark Braun. Featuring a wide range of objects by Berlin-based designers.

5/18–5/22
AREAWARE
A conceptual installation of two rooms within a room filled with Areaware objects.

5/18–5/21
THE AMERICAN DESIGN CLUB NOHO NEXT
Retail windows throughout Noho nohodesigndistrict.com
americandesignclub.com
Some of the club’s brightest young designers have their latest works in the windows of retail storefronts throughout Noho

5/18–5/21
NOHO DESIGN DISTRICT SHOWS
The Standard, 25 Cooper Sq.
nohodesigndistrict.com

MAKERS AND BROTHERS: MAKING 01
A presentation of contemporary Irish draft and design, focusing on the process of making as an intellectual and physical activity.

HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Featuring furniture, lighting, and objects by Brendan Ravenhill, Kelly Lamb, Shin Okuda, Steven Shein, Scout Regalia, Todosomething, Atelier de Troupe, and more.

5/18–5/21
BERNHARDT DESIGN PRESENTS AMERICA MADE ME
WantedDesign, 269 Eleventh Ave.
828-759-6539
Examining how the worlds of art, fashion, and design draw strength and inspiration from one another.

5/18–5/21
JASON WU FOR BRIZO
WantedDesign, 269 Eleventh Ave.
(646) 217-4158
The two design houses present a formal collaboration, with an installation from Tommy Zung in collaboration with Jason Wu.

5/18–5/21
WANTEDDESIGN
Terminal Stores, 269 Eleventh Ave.
2012.wanteddesignnyc.com
With a rich program of conversations, design workshops, and featuring a pop-up store, the space acts as a central point of exchange during Design Week and offers a host of lounges and cafes for people to relax and connect.

5/18–5/22
Core77 OPEN: All City All Stars
350 Bowery at Great Jones Street
www.core77.com/blog/ny_design_week/presenting_the_first_annual_core77_open_all_city_all_stars_22447.asp
Core77 presents 31 designers representing all five boroughs of New York City showing furniture, lighting, objects and installation. 11AM - 6PM Daily

5/18–5/25
INSPIRATION INSTALLATION
Saks Fifth Avenue at E. 49th St.
(212) 535-3000, amuneal.com
A series of Amuneal–curated window installations of found, repurposed, and fabricated objects and artwork.

5/19–5/21
LIVING THE GAGGENAU DIFFERENCE
Gaggenau ICFF Pop-Up Store
Openhouse Gallery
201 Mulberry St.
Gaggenau-ICFF.com
Live demonstrations of the new Full Surface Induction Cooktop and tours of its award-winning, factory-like exhibition.

5/19–5/22
METROPOLIS AT ICFF
ICFF, Javits Center
ICFF Newsstand, booth 1673
655 W. 34th St.
metropolismag.com
Check out the latest issues of Metropolis and get the scoop on Design Week.

5/19–5/21
NEW FINNISH DESIGN CITY LOUNGE
WantedDesign, 269 Eleventh Ave.
http://2012.wanteddesignnyc.com
Products by a selection of Finnish designers and manufacturers, as well as service design companies.

5/19–5/21
ASCALON / MCSWAIN FOR NEAL FEAY STUDIO
REINVENTION: WRITING HISTORY IN ALUMINUM

WantedDesign, 269 Eleventh Ave.
(917) 509-4778
Machining metal through personal narratives is the focus of this exhibition of interactivity and technology.

5/19–5/22
TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTS: SOFT STRUCTURES
ICFF, Javits Center, booth 2108
655 W. 34th St.
newschool.edu/parsonsfestival
Carnegie Fabrics and Parsons The New School for Design present a student–made experimental installation exploring textiles as space-defining elements.