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Co.Design
New York City's most iconic library is set to receive a $317 million makeover. The Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo and New York and D.C. firm Beyer Blinder Belle will overhaul the landmarked Stephen A. Schwarzman Building — the Beaux Arts masterpiece located on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street and famous for its sweeping outdoor staircase and lion statues — to add 20 percent more space for public exhibitions, research, and educational programs.
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Bloomberg
A flashlight didn't used to be an essential piece of equipment to get through dinner at a New York restaurant. But about a decade ago, a Brooklyn-ish aesthetic took over the city, and dining rooms got darker. Wall panels of reclaimed wood dimmed the mood, and high overhead ceiling lights were turned down — or replaced by weak Edison bulbs — and a brooding hipster ambiance took over even the fanciest of fine dining spots.
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Interior Design
With more than half a century of experience outfitting serious skateboarders and wannabes alike, the Southern California brand Vans started out as a local favorite among boarders-in-the-know — founded by brothers Paul and James Van Doren and their friends.
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Business Insider
Many Australian companies are embracing funky new design features that maximize relaxation and homely chill zones in an effort to lure highly skilled professionals. While these features certainly hold appeal, most workers are looking for more than just neat design when they choose their ideal workplace.
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No matter what market or environment you are designing for, Acrovyn by Design can reproduce virtually any image, message or color onto your walls without the concern of damage. Forge a new aesthetic with a selection of ready-to-print patterns, or customize with stunning graphics. Create something beautiful and protect it for years to come.
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Huffington Post
Your office or retail space may be in need of an overhaul. Redesigning these areas can provide more flow and efficiency in their design and function. Through the use of lighting, space and new amenities, you can greatly improve the work area for your employees or make it more inviting for customers to engage with you. But, where do you start to make a difference in the functionality or design of your office or storefront?
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Crain's Detroit Business
"They were looking for someone who reflected Detroit as a general aesthetic — 'make us feel Detroit in the office' is what they wanted," designer Kyle Evans remembered. "For a while, reflecting Detroit in interior design was incredibly literal — Detroit signs, Detroit skylines, hubcaps, photos of Eminem. We get it, we know, we're past it. I wanted to do something different."
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IIDA
The IIDA Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Education Fund Award. This award honors the memory of Anna Hernandez, the founder and president of Luna Textiles, by advancing the work of women in the Interior Design profession. The recipient of the Anna Hernandez/Luna Textiles Education Fund Award will receive $5,000 on behalf of the IIDA Foundation.
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IIDA
The IIDA Nominating Advisory Council is accepting nominations for the IIDA International Board of Directors President-Elect, a one-year term beginning June 2018, and four (4) Vice Presidents, each serving a two-year term, beginning June 2018. The Vice President candidates must be IIDA Professional Members in good standing. IIDA Members are invited to recommend potential candidates, and a member may nominate oneself.
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If sitting at a desk all day has got you down, the Kick™ Balance Board from Mayline®-Safco® can help you kick the habit of the sedentary workday. This sleek balance board helps promote more movement and features an anti-fatigue mat surface for additional comfort.
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Dezeen
Blue and red threads form a colorful canopy above the workspaces of a multidisciplinary design team in Oakland, California, overhauled by architecture practice Medium Plenty. Medium Plenty was tasked by product and branding design firm Enlisted Design to transform its offices, located in a commercial building built in 1923 in the Uptown neighborhood.
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Huffington Post
Productivity is a factor that can make or break businesses today. And yet, productivity is not all about the to-do list on that post-it note. The work environment plays a significant role in the quality, speed, and the morale of the employees.
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 An inspired collaboration with the ultimate artist, Mother Nature, this palette shines with creativity and renewal. Natural hues and warm resin tones bring color and texture to life, embracing a resourceful spirit and greener style in any room. Explore the full SurfaceSet® 2018 Collection at Formica.com/lookbook
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Dezeen
Interior design studio MoreySmith has created co-working spaces with a "contemporary industrial" aesthetic in an old factory building in Paris. Created for a new serviced office brand called Deskopolitan, the co-working space comprises 14,530 square feet spread over four floors at 48 Rue du Château d'Eau, Paris.
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Forbes
Love it or hate it, networking (yes, in person) is an essential part of career growth and development. Because Millennials change careers more than their predecessors did and are more likely to work part-time or project-based jobs than previous generations, building a strong, supportive network is key to navigating career pivots and other transitions.
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Len-Tex Clean Vinyl™ Wallcoverings is excited to introduce our NEW ASAP Book! Includes 50 SKUs of design options all perfect for hospitality, healthcare, institutional, and corporate projects. And with same day shipping, getting your order is FAST and EASY! Don’t wait! Contact your Distributor to order your new ASAP Book today!
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Forbes
How would you describe the culture of your organization? Some might say, "It's the smell of the place," or, "It's how things are done around here." Research done on culture and organizational performance by Kotter and Heskett defines culture as "...gained knowledge, explanations, values, beliefs, communication, and behaviors of large group of people, at the same time and same place."
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