Since its creation in 1854, Louis Vuitton has maintained a close relation with the world of art. Strengthened by this tradition, which has been intensified under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton is happy to associate itself with the first retrospective dedicated to the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
July 2012. On June 12th, the property at 1001 Lincoln Road again came before the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board (HPB). The last time the board reviewed the plans for this property, the proposed building designed by Apple. Inc. was very controversial.
From July 26 through October 25, 2012. What are the products we use in our everyday lives, and what impact do they have on our planet? These are the questions proposed in Design for a Living World, an exhibit from The Nature Conservancy, opening July 26 at the Coral Gables Museum.
June 2012. At its June meeting, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board will be considering a new application to demolish 1001 Lincoln Road. Previously, the owners proposed to build a new Apple store on the site. That proposal never materialized. Now, over a year later, a new application has been submitted with a new building proposed to house the GAP and as … +
April 2012. This April, Giorgio Armani Group inaugurated its first Armani / Casa store in the Miami Design District. The Miami location is the third Armani / Casa store in the United States.
April 2012. Offering a new vision in window decorations, this internationally recognized brand provides its clientele with different themed fabric collections including nature prints, micro prints, jacquards with fashion forward graphics and flame-retardant fabrics with a natural linen look. Coulisse also has showrooms in Mexico City and Brazil.
April 6, 2012. As part of the celebration of its 100th Anniversary, AIA Florida has launched its “Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places” competition, which identifies 100 buildings and places across the state that represent the best in architectural achievement, ranging from the Wentworth Museum in Pensacola to the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami.
Through November 2012. Celebrated native Miami artist, Hernan Bas is exhibiting his piece “A Traveler” in the Louis Vuitton’s Aventura location. “A Traveler” is an original sculptural piece exploring Louis Vuitton’s legacy of the art of travel; a theme synonymous with the Maison’s heritage, tradition and creative spirit.
March 8, 2012. The Betsy- South Beach will host an exhibition and book signing reception to honor the release of the Pocket Guide To Miami Architecture with author Judith Paine McBrien and illustrator John F. DeSalvo, on Thursday, March 8th at 8:00 p.m. An illustration of The Betsy’s façade is included in the book and will be on display along with drawings … +
French Alliance. February 28, 2012. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Next Tuesday at the French Alliance just west of downtown on Calle Ocho, Pecha Kucha Miami will feature six local speakers whose computer animation, motion graphics, and programming skills are nationally and internationally recognized.
Florida State University. Through March 16, 2012. An award-winning exhibit of classic Herman Miller furniture on display at Florida State University through March 16 is revealing just how timeless good design can be.
February 2012. “Can posters stop a disease? Obviously not! But depending on where they are made and who they impact, they can make a huge difference. They may only be paper, but they are tough and durable,” wrote art director and author Steven Heller in the exhibition catalog for Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Awareness Posters, 1985 – 2010, organized … +
November 29 – December 4, 2011 For almost three decades, the American artist Christopher Janney has created public interactive sound/light artworks and performances throughout the world. His work forges a unique path between sound and space by approaching the traditional aspects of architecture through his musical training.
Patricia Intriago, Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School alumnus and Miami native, returns home to launch her first children’s book ‘Dot.’ Intriago will visit Miami again in November and speak with students at her alma mater as well as participate in the Miami Book Fair International.
Wolfsonian Museum – FIU. Oct 28, 2011. 7:00 p.m. “Digital design is not simply a means to an end, but is opening doors for different kinds of sensibility of design – it is opening up a Pandora’s box of new possibilities for architecture,” says Eric Goldemberg, author of the newly published book Pulsation in Architecture. Goldemberg presents his book as part of … +
Oct 2011. Miami Beach’s Collins Waterfront Architectural District is one step closer to being listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The State of Florida’s Historic Preservation Review Board voted unanimously to recommend that the federal government list the district on its prestigious register. The effort to obtain the listing was the result of the hard work of many dedicated historic … +
UM School of Architecture. From Oct 5 through 28, 2011. The University of Miami School of Architecture announced the upcoming exhibition “Less Than Forty Years Old: Young Florida Architects,” which will showcase the best in Florida architecture and design. The selected entries will be on display from October 5 through 28 in the Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center Irvin Korach Gallery on … +
Summer, 2011. Louis Vuitton is opening a temporary location in the Aventura Mall this summer, which offers a full array of Louis Vuitton product categories and collections. A permanent Louis Vuitton store at Aventura Mall, adhering in design to the Maison’s latest global store concept, is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2012.
Apr 28, 2011. As Brazilians pour into Miami, one of the original pioneers to bring the country’s influence to market celebrates culture and style at the new Artefacto Aventura showroom. An arrival inspired by Copacabana Sidewalk in Rio, flanked by models in Zingara’s sophisticated Brazilian cut bathing suits, will welcome guests into 40,000 square feet of contemporary luxury.
Deadline: May 30, 2011. WAN Interiors + Design Lighting Awards 2011 are now open for entries. The award celebrates and promotes the best in international lighting products and projects, attracting entries from all over the world and providing a global platform to showcase new designs.
May 2, 2011. DawnTown, the annual international architectural competition, announces that the awards ceremony for the Miami Marine Stadium Floating Stage Design Competition will be held on May 2nd at the Rusty Pelican restaurant on Virginia Key.
Mar 30, 2011. 7:30 p.m. MIYO Home will be presenting its Chair-ity cocktail event on Wednesday, March 30th, with proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation. To celebrate the launch of the virtual boutique, MIYO Home has commissioned eight local artistic visionaries along with a celebrity interior designer to create a customized MIYO Home Chair.
February 2011. Leading international “green” architect Chad Oppenheim was selected by top Philippine developer, The Net Group, to design the nation’s first certified green project. The Net Metropolis is the flagship pilot development of the recently created Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) to answer to the local environment’s specific needs. Oppenheim, who has a growing reputation for his green design work, participated … +
Inaugural Design Exhibition. From Feb 12 through Mar 12, 2011. Collective Inventory is opening its inaugural design exhibition, “Objects of Desire” on February 12, 2011 in the Miami Design District. The exhibition will showcase a dynamic group of progressive thinkers from the world of design that embrace the concept of limited production manufacturing.
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