1.19.10 | New York, NY | AIA New York issued a Call for Entries for the Design Awards. For the first time, the Design Awards submissions process is
completely digital. Online submissions will close at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 5. Work submitted in the Architecture and Interiors categories must be
completed. In the Urban Design Category, work may be in any state of
process or completion.
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1.15.10 | Chicago, IL | AIA Chicago announced its 2010 Board of Directors. Walter D. Street III will serve at President and Fred Brandstrader was voted President Elect. Mr. Street is a
senior architect at Johnson & Lee, Ltd. and previously served as Treasurer for AIA-Chicago in 2008. President Elect, Brandstrader has been an active member of AIA Chicago for
20 years and was the chapter's Vice President of Government Affairs from
2005-2007.
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1.7.10 | Chicago, IL | IIDA issued a Call for Entries for two competitions. The 37th Annual Interior Design Competition honors interior design, encouraging new ideas
and techniques in the design and furnishing of interior spaces. The 18th Annual Will Ching Design Competition recognizes designers working in firms of five or
fewer employees and encourages new ideas and techniques in the design and furnishing
of commercial spaces. Design
projects eligible for submission must have been completed after January 1,
2008. The
deadline to submit completed entries is Wednesday,
February 17th, 2010.
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1.7.10 | Chicago, IL | Michael Ancheta was hired as Managing Director, Education Services and Programs, and Ely Padilla was promoted to Director of Continuing Education for IIDA. Prior to joining IIDA, Mr. Ancheta was with Merchandise Mart
Properties, Inc., serving in its Trade Show Division as Operations Manager. Ms. Padilla has been with IIDA HQ for more than 13 years working with chapter leaders, members, and manufacturers.
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1.6.10 | Chicago, IL | The American Society of Interior Designers - Illinois Chapter will hold its sixth annual Design Summit on February 25, 8 am-3 pm. The one-day conference and exposition takes place on the 8th floor of The Merchandise Mart Design Center, 200 Merchandise Plaza, Chicago, IL. The theme for the Design Summit is, "Riding the Recession Rebound," and will feature keynote speaker Gloria Jean of Gloria Jean's Coffee and Juliana Catlin. Six CEU-accredited seminars are available.
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1.5.10 | Holland Landing, Ontario | Inscape
Corporation received a GOOD DESIGN award for its Tisch table-based system. Designed with modular components and an intelligent rail system, Tisch can be reconfigured as workplace needs change and evolve, and the cable management system provides fast and easy access to power and
data.
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12.10.09 | New York, NY | Anthony P. Schirripa, Chairman and CEO of Mancini Duffy, was inaugurated as the 2010 President of the AIA New York Chapter. The theme for his Presidency is
“Architect as Leader,” which Mr. Schirripa describes as a time to celebrate the complete architect. Throughout the year, a series of programs, competitions and exhibitions
will explore the role of the architect in the leadership of firms and
projects, in communities and the political arena.
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12.10.09 | Washington, DC | The National Council for Interior Design Qualification launched a redesigned NCIDQ Web site for greater functionality and appeal and more focus
around a audience-specific experience. Inside the Q is a new blog that focuses on all facets of NCIDQ, from
insider tips on application process to special messages from NCIDQ’s
Executive Director. QShop provides instant access to NCIDQ’s continuing education monographs and examination study materials.
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12.4.09 | Hartford, CT | IIDA/Hartford/New Haven City Center will host a Holiday Gala on December 10, 6-10 pm. In addition to good cheer, food, & music, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to My Sisters' Place, serving victims of domestic violence since 1979. The festivities take place at U.S.S. Chowder Pot, 165 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT.
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12.4.09 | Grand Rapids, MI | The Council for Interior Design Accreditation announced a new award celebrating innovative teaching and program-related practices. The Innovative Interior Design Education Award
competition is open to faculty members and collaborating teams at
CIDA-accredited interior design programs. Awards of up to $3,000 are
available to winning entries. Submissions are due in the CIDA office no later than September 15, 2010.
Award winners will be notified in January 2011.
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