5.29.08 | Miami, FL and Basel, Switzerland | Design Miami/Basel, June 3-5, Markthalle, Viaduktstrasse 10, Basel, Switzerland, added three onsite exhibitions, taking as its theme, the presence of the past in contemporary design. The Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne’s (ECAL) Fireworks propels the ancient art of glassblowing into the future. Designer of the Year Marc Newson’s IKEPOD highlights the relationship between retro sci-fi and contemporary design with an homage to the 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey. What is Next?, Japanese architecture magazine Casa Brutus, examines the rejection of past architectural conventions in creating museums for the 21st century.

5.29.08 | New York, NY | IIDA NY Facilities Forum will discuss, "How is Globalization Affecting the Business of Design?" Does the work process and business culture of major corporations vary or adapt to regional influences as they work around the world? The panel discussion takes place June 3, 6-8 pm, at the Steelcase Showroom, 4 Columbus Circle, NYC. RSVP: RSVP@Steelcase.com

5.28.08 | Houston, TX | The Hong Kong Chapter of the International Facility Management Association presents Integrate 2008, June 4-5, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Keynote speakers will be Steven Sonsino, Michael Turley, and K.C. Mak. To learn more about Integrate 2008, or to register for the conference, visit www.ifma.org.hk/integrate2008/index.html.

5.23.08 | New York, NY | The Trespa Design Grand Opening will take place on May 29, 5:30 pm, at 62 Green Street, NYC. The Design Centre will host a selection of facade cladding material and other contemporary Dutch creations. Architect and educator, Winka Dubbeldam, principal of Archi-Tectonics is the featured guest speaker. RSVP by May 23, 2008 to info.ny@trespa.com

5.23.08 | Atlanta, GA | National Office Furniture, a division of Kimball International, held a continuing education course presented by Rebecca Ewing titled “Color: A Visual Language. The half-day training event was held at Cobb Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. “Following the course, attendees mingled over hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and had a look at several of National's newest product introductions.”

5.23.08 | Chicago, IL | Neville Lewis' show of paintings and drawings will open June 3 at the Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL. Work drawn from the beaches of East Hampton and scenes from travels in Italy will be on view. Then at NEOCON Neville will be speaking about the need for designers to be prepared to sketch.  He is not negating the use of the computer, which he uses constantly, but he also feels strongly about the need to draw. Mr. Lewis founded Neville Lewis Associates, Inc. before it was acquired by PHH Group, Inc. Mr. Lewis was Design Director of the Wall Street office of Gensler and is a design consultant for Ted Moudis Architects.

5.23.08 | New York, NY | AIA New York Chapter will hold its 141st annual meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 6-8:00 pm at the Center for Architecture, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC. The agenda includes: 

• •Vote on Incoming Board and Elective Committees slate which can be reviewed at http://www.aiany.org/slate2008_final.pdf
• Vice Presidential Citations
• 2008 Fellows Inductees
• NY Winners of National Awards

5.22.08 | Chicago, IL | Herman Miller, in conjunction with Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., and the United States Postal Service, will hold a press conference on Monday, June 9, at 4 pm, in the Herman Miller Chicago Showroom at the Merchandise Mart, to unveil the new United States postal stamps dedicated to Charles and Ray Eames.  Scheduled speakers include:

• Eames Demetrios, Director of the Eames Offic
• Brian Walker, President and CEO, Herman Miller, Inc.
• Christopher G. Kennedy, President of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. 
• Gloria E. Tyson, District Manager/Postmaster, U.S. Postal Service