March 2011 ~ occinteriordesign

I had the privilege of attending this great annual event for interior designers at the Laguna Design Center on Tuesday, March 22nd. The free event is a great way for designers to see what new and innovative products are available and to listen to wonderful guest speakers who spoke throughout the day in the different stores. There were two keynote speakers who spoke in the center courtyard. The morning speaker was Christiane Lemieux, who founded Dwell Studio. Her topic was "Building a Design Business in the Modern Landscape". She discussed the difference between the old economy in which trade shows and traditional marketing were the modes of getting your business known. These are no longer relevant in today's world. In this digital economy, you must build a brand online. Get a URL with your name so people know who you are, work with bloggers and use social media- facebook and twitter.

The next speaker I heard was Eleanor McKay, CEO of Niermann Weeks. Her topic on emerging light bulb standards, especially for chandeliers and sconces. Owners of traditional residential lighting will soon have difficulty finding standard incandescent bulbs, because federal law has mandated phasing out inefficient incandescents beginning in 2012. She discussed the good and not-so-good available alternatives: CFL's, LED's and halogen light bulbs.

Some of the other great speakers were furniture manufacturer Eric Brand discussing "think Globally", Barbara Deckmeyer, Marketing Consultant, Interior Designer, Author of "Boost Business with an Interior Design Blog and her discussion on "Social Media", and the other keynote speaker Suzanne Rheinstein who spoke on "Design Details: A Focus on Fabrics".

And finally, ASID presented a forum based on California Interior Design: The "Endangered" Profession, which discussed assessing the legislative climate, learning the facts and share your concerns.

Overall, it was a fun educational day with yummy food and it was all free!
I highly recommend every design student attend in the future.

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Location: 355 11th street , San Francisco , CA 94103 - Tel: 415-355-9400

Bar Agricole is located on an industrial block of San Francisco. It is designed with contemporary and elegant style incorporating a shibui color scheme.

Applying natural color, rustic and sustainable furnitures, and modern LED lighting will make bar attractive and impressive.

The focus point of the bar is clear glass tube curtains hung on the barls ceiling. The glass curtains let the sunshine come in from skylights.

Using concrete for floor and oak for top of coctail bar make this area cool and warm. Oak strips barrels are nailed to one sidewall. The simple tables and chairs in both main dinning area and private dinning area are made of oak.

Bar Agricole services traditional mixed drinks from farmhouse distilling, natural wines, and Northern California cuisine made with ingredients sourced from local organic and biodynamic farms.

If you have a chance to San Francisco, you should drop by and enjoy the food with romantic and friendly atmosphere at Bar Agricole.

PROJECT TEAM

Project Atchitect: Roslyn Cole

Aidlin Darling Design: Adrienne Swiatocha; Shane Curnyn; Adam Rouse

Lighting Consultant: Revolver Design

Sustainability Consultant: Simon & Associates

Acoustical Consultant: Charles M Salter Associates

Structural Engineer: Berkeley Structural Design

MEP: MHC Engineer

Metalwork: Chris French Metal; Swerve

Woodwork: Cabinet Works Co.,

Glasswork: Metropolitan Glass Corporation; Supreme Glass Company

Concrete Contractor: Concreteworks

Landscaping Contractor: Cronin Construction

General Contractor: Northen Sun Associates

PRODUCT SOURCES

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1- PENDANT FIXTURE, TRACK LIGHTNING IN BAR AREA: TECH LIGHTING

Description: Classic head rotates 360 degree around stem, pivots 290 degree. Can hold one lens or louver (sold separately). Low-voltage, MR16 lamp of up to 50 watts (not included).

System: Available for FreeJack, Monorail, two-circuit Monorail, and wall Monorail. For use on T-trak, order FreeJack version and T-trak FreeJack connector (sold separately).

Installation: Socket terminates with FreeJack male connector, which may be installed into a system connector. Elements ordered with a system predix include a connector for that system.

Accessories & Optical controls: Colored lens, DIchroic lens, diffuse lens, eggcrate Louver, Linear spread lens, soft focus lens, UV filter.

Weight: 0.84lb/0.38kg

Ordering Information:

700 system SP T6 length finish

FJ freeJack (Mono point) MO Monorail MO2 Two-circuit monorail WMO Wall monorai 04 4.5"; 06 6"; 12 12"; 18 18" C Chrome S Satin Nickel Website: http://www.techlighting.com/

2- CHAIRS (EXTERIOR): TOLIX STEEL DESIGN THROUGH DESIGN WITHIN REACH

Marais A Chair - perforated - Item: 21321 - Made in France - Price: $450.00USD

Measurements: H 33.5" x W 18" x D 15" x Seat H 17.75"

Meterials: Sheet steel with epoxy varmish or powder coating.

Designed by Xavier Pauchard for Tolix

Chantal Andriot took the helm of the French company Tolix in 2004, and through her passion for the brand and innovative approach, this iconic company has been revived. The new perforated collection (2009) was her idea - a brainstorm that came from seeing a piece of perforated steel in the factory. She challenged her team to design a chair that was perforated but still structurally sound. One year, and countless prototypes later, they succeeded. The perforated chairs and stools bring a unique twist to the classic Marais designed in 1934. The Marais collection will stand up to the rigors of public use, but should be protected from wet weather conditions to maintain the finish.

Website: http://www.dwr/com/product/new/outdoor

3. FENCING: BERONIO LUMBER

Construction Heart Rough

FR 18 = 1 x 8 Redwood

Green construction Heart Rough has been used fencing in San Francisco for well over a century, remains the most popular choice today. It is an unseasoned (green) all red heartwood grade that naturally decay resistant. The California Redwood Association (CRA) describes construction Heart as "containing knots of limited size" and recommends it " for work on or near the ground for posts, rails, kickboards and fenceboards". Our boards are cut thick at between 13/16" and 7/8" thick with a bright resawn face. Stocked precut in 5", 6" and 8" lengths.

Website: http://beronio.com/

4- PAVERS: AIRSTONE CORP

EKOPAVER TYPE 2 DESIGN

Environmental benefits:

* Water permeable

* Increase groundwater recharge

* Minimize runoff * Minimize erosion * Decrease pollution in waterways Design benefits: * Versatile - available in many sizes and color * Installs nearly flush = 1/8 overall width between pavers * Durable - lasts tonger and is less reactive than conventional materials. * Easy to maintain * Exceeds ASTM C-396 - average minimum compression strength if 8000 p.s.i Website: http://airostone.com/

5- CUSTOM WINDOWS: VENTARA ALUMINUM MANUFACTURING COMPANY

READY-MADE: WOOD BLINDS

Features:

Size available: 1"(25mm); 1.5"(35mm); 2"(50mm) * Available in 25mm, 40x40mm, high and low profile head rails. * Slats have a UV coating which provides superior fade resistance. * Components are the same as ones used in custom blinds in the U.S.

* Cord tilter is the smoothest available in the market place.

* Cord stop meets all safety requirements for U.S

Additional features:

* Blinds are available in up to * 15 standard colors or we can color match any color * Blind comes with a standard valance and valance returns. * Special return sizes can be specified. * Color coordinated hardware. Website: http"//www.ventanawindowproducts.com

6- STOOLS IN BAR AREA: THROUGH RESTORATION HARDWARE

Vintage Toledo Chair

* Price: $445 * Dimensions: + Overall: 17"W x 16"D x 38"-42"H + Seat: 25" - 29"H + Weight: 20lbs.

Our perfect reproduction of the classic vintage-inspired draftsman's chairpairs industrial steel with the warmth of wood seating:

* Bent steel base is constructed with a spring-loaded clamp and steel pole for height adjustment.

* Chair's back adjusts separately.

* Heavily distressed base. * Tobacco-finished wood seat. * This collection is designed for residential use. * This item is artisan crafted with meticulous care. Given its handmade and hand-finished nature, variations in the wood or metal work are to be expected and celebrated. Each item is unique and no two are exactly alike. Website:http://restorationhardware.com

7- CUSTOM CHAIRS IN MAIN ROOM: SEBASTIAN PARKER FURNITURE DESIGN

"These chairs, dubbed "Chair Agricole", I designed and built for the restaurant Bar Agricole, which opened in August of 2010."

Website: http://sebastianparker/

8- SINK FITTINGS IN RESTROOM: AMERICAN STANDARD

Lucia TM Wall-Hung Lavatory

Model #: 0145.001, 0145.100, 0145.501, 0145.105, 0059.020

MSRP: $485 - $686

* Vitreous china

* 2" high integral back splash

* For concealed arm installation

* Integral side shelves

* Shown with optional vitreous china shroud/knee contact guard 0059.020 available.

Normal dimensions: 20-1/2" (520mm) deep, 35-1/2" (900mm) wide.

Note: must be installed with conceald arm carrier. Please allow proper wall depth clearance for conceald arm carrier support.

Website: http://americanstandard-us.com/

9- SOAP DISPENSER: DANZE

Danze, D495912, Soap dispenser, stainless steel, Accessory, Deck mounted deluxe soap & lotion. Dispenser ideal for soap or lotion in the powder room or kitchen matching faucet collection. Fits decks up to 2" thick, solid brass construction.

* Price: $16USD

Universal product identifiers

Brand: Danze

Part number: D495912-SS

UPC: 019934016391

Website: http://google.com/products

10- TILE: AMERICAN OLEAN