DESIGN WEEK: The Standard, East Village & Noho Design District
May 17 2012 / by stan d'arde
Over here at The Standards, we have always set out to offer you, our loyal friends, the best in design across all of the properties. Personally, I’ve always felt that bad design is like a screaming banshee while good design remains a quiet and supportive friend. This weekend in New York City marks the beginning of Design Week where designers and their fans descend upon the city to...
Architect John Pawson Talks Perfectionism, Stalkers and Taking Pictures
Apr 13 2012
In his engrossing new book, A Visual Inventory, acclaimed British architect and designer John Pawson walks us through his personal photo album. Known to the AutoCAD set as the godfather of architectural minimalism, he was in town for a launch party at the Calvin Klein flagship, and just happened to be staying at The Standard … The Standard: You don’t look like a celebrated...
The Standard, New York Won the A.I.A. Award and It's a Really Big Deal
Jan 09 2012
Christ on a Cracker, we won! Every year The A.I.A. (The American Institute of Architects) honors a handful of projects around the United States and you won’t believe who they picked for 2011. That’s right. The Standard, New York won the Institute Honor Award for Architecture and we are in great company - click here to see all the award winners. So you’re just going...
Quarterly.co - The Best Service You Didn't Know You Needed
Sep 22 2011
A curious e-mail hit our inbox last week, encouraging us to become a subscriber at Quarterly.co. “What is it” you might ask?. Well we wondered the same so we waltzed on over to check it out. Basically, if you buy in, Quarterly.co allows you to select one of a handful of cultural icons - read, folks who are doing interesting things in the realms of design, architecture, media,...
The Definitive Apple Book
Sep 20 2011
It’s been a few weeks since the visionary Steven Jobs stepped down from the throne that is Apple. Our friends at ArtBook have recently released a powerful design book that is the first critical look at the design principles and history of the worlds most valuable brand. Apple has easily been one of the most influential and popular design companies of our era. Throughout it’s...
Modernica's Pets on Furniture
Aug 25 2011
For fans of sleek modern design, Modernica has for ages been a beautifully curated one-stop shop. We love them not only for their ethos but because we’re neighbors in downtown LA and share similar sensibilities. Just when we thought this affinity could not get any stronger, we came upon Modernica’s new weekly contest combining our two great loves - modern design and cute fuzzy...
Dwell on Design Deal!
Jun 24 2011
For fans of design in LA, it’s not news that Dwell on Design is taking over downtown this weekend, but we wanted to let you in on a little secret. If you are a guest at The Standard, Downtown LA and are interested in attending the conference, you’ll be privy to a 50% discount on admission for the whole weekend. That means panel discussions and access to the show floor Friday -...
LA Design Festival Takes Over Downtown LA
Jun 17 2011
To say that we place a heavy emphasis on design elements at The Standard would be an understatement. Both in our own properties and in the worlds of art, architecture, fashion and beyond we appreciate (and often fawn over) great design. Here in LA, we’re particularly excited for the end of June each year when Dwell on Design takes over the LA Convention Center for a weekend to showcase...
Stealing Art from the Miami Art Museum
May 18 2011
This Saturday, don’t miss 10 x 10 Miami, presented by the Miami Art Museum (MAM) Contemporaries Social - it’s a discussion with 10 creative Miami minds to learn about the organizations that have contributed to the cultural vitality of South Florida. And since we always wonder how certain museum and gallery pieces would look in our living rooms, we had to ask the panelist:...
Paper cloud lights...
May 15 2011 / by anna sheffield
These are a random few of the many inspiring things I saw during the ICFF show and in the NOHO Design district this weekend…
International Contemporary Furniture Fair
May 13 2011 / by stan d'arde
For the most part, nothing really happens by accident. There’s a thought process behind whatever it is we surround ourselves with. Within that thought process comes a moment of realization which must give birth to execution. That moment, or series of, is called design. Is that actually true or did I just make all that up? It doesn’t matter....
Meet Dirk of Extremis
May 13 2011
Dirk Wynants was a kid who decided that when he grew up, we would never become predictable or boring. One day, he started a company in Belgium called Extremis which he describes as “much more than just a line in furniture – it’s a way of life”. Their website shows their design conscious furniture that’s “aimed at bringing people...
TedxEast - The Talks Continue
Apr 14 2011 / by stan d'arde
Joining the conversation is one of the most powerful points of progress in the development of one’s existence. Don’t worry I’m not going to get all deep on you. I just mean that when one sits in a room and becomes a part of a discussion moving into the future, you feel that you are an agent of change. That’s part of the reason why we began The Standard...
Architecture Awards are Announced
Mar 17 2011
The AIA New York Chapter recently announced their 2011 Design Award Winners at their Symposium this month. For those that never heard of the AIA, the AIA New York Chapter is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects, with almost 5,000 architects, allied professionals, students and community members. AIANY is dedicated to three goals: design excellence,...
Standard Talks
Mar 09 2011 / by stan d'arde
Sharing of ideas and communication has been at the core of human existence since the beginning of time. Without this exchange, the progression of humanity would never have come this far. Bridges would not have been built. Automobiles would not have existed. The internet would be nothing but a dream in one man’s mind. Always at the heart of the creative...
Art & Design Talks Begin Tomorrow
Mar 02 2011
Tomorrow in Miami, prepare to hear some art and design luminaries gather together roundtable style as part of a weekly conversation series. Our very own John Lin, a Standard contributor, will be one of the panelists leading the discussion. Thursday, March 3rd from 7-8pm at the Buena Vista Bldg at 180 NE 39 Street #120 located in the Design District. For more information to...
Patricia Urquiola at Luminaire
Feb 04 2011
Patricia Urquiola is an architect and designer raised in Oviedo, Spain. Urquiola has broken through the ceiling of the mainly male-dominated industry and made it her own. On the eve of its 37th anniversary, Luminaire was pleased to welcome the internationally celebrated artist to its Coral Gables flagship showroom last night in Miami. The evening included a lecture on design from...
AT LEAST IT'S NOT BEEFARONI
Nov 12 2010 / by stan d'arde
Stan D’Arlings, we’ve been together now for a very long time, and I think it’s pretty clear that canned food isn’t really our cup of tea. BUT we do love creativity, and that does not exclude canned cuisine as a medium to express oneself while supporting one of the most unique charities in the world. That being said, I’d like to introduce you to...
Grcic Takes Designer of the Year
Oct 19 2010
Craig Robins is one of the pioneers of Miami Beach. Founded in 1987, DACRA (where Craig is Chief Executive Officer) played a very key role in revitalizing Miami’s South Beach District through the restoration of Art Deco landmarks. He developed projects that helped build Espanola Way and Lincoln Road, and overall was a driving force in helping put Miami Beach back on the map. Robins is...
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