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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012

Where: Seattle Design Center, 5701 Sixth Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98108

time: 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Charities: The Seattle Children’s PlayGarden & Seattle Humane Society

Cost: $40 per person, includes dog registration for the Parade of Dogs Costume Show, limited capacity to the first 50 dogs registered

Costume Awards for “Most Imaginative,” “Most Outrageous,” “Best Owner/Dog Costume,” “People’s Choice: Favorite Overall Costume”

Dress: Informal

MASTer of CereMonIeS: Ken CArSon, GAMe DAy enTerTAInMenT HoST SeATTle SeAHAWKS/SounDerS fC

Please join Luxe Interiors + Design and Seattle Design Center in celebrating the creation of 10 unique dog houses and gardens

constructed by Seattle’s best architects, builders, interior designers and landscape professionals. Seattle’s top real estate brokers

will then auction off the houses for charity. And don’t forget to register your dog in the Parade of Dogs Costume Show!

JuDgesCHef JoHn HoWIe, John Howie Restaurants

DAn DIerDorff, Chief Lending Officer, Seattle Bank

JeSSe BrATTer, Features Editor, Luxe PNW

Joelle C. neSen, Owner, Maison, Inc., Interior Designer

lIz BullArD, Executive Director, The Seattle Children’s PlayGarden

nATHAn GooD AIA, IIDA, Nathan Good Architects PC

ron uPSHAW, Co-Host of 97.3 KIRO FM’s “The Ron and Don Show”

SeATTle HuMAne SoCIeTy, BoArD MeMBer, leSlIe PHInney, CEO/Creative Director Phinney Bischoff Design House

STACy JoneS, VP Owner, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

WenDy WelCH, Wendy Welch, Owner, Wendy Welch Garden Design

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real estate BrokersCArrIe DeBuyS, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

ConnIe BluMenTHAl, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

DennIS PAIGe, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, Bainbridge Island

MelAnIe MCCArTHy, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

MelISSA CAMP, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

MoIrA Holley, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

SCoTT WASner, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

proJeCt managersBAKer KnAPP & TuBBS, Cecilia Carson

CAlIfornIA CloSeTS, Alice Kres

CASCADe JoInery, John Miller

CHoWn HArDWAre, Jeff Rose

DeCorATIve MeTAl ArTS, Michael Rydinski

DurAlee fABrICS, lTD., Debbie Pryor

Keller SuPPly, Theresa Ochiltree

KrAveT/lee JofA/BrunSCHWIG, Scott Smith

MeTAl SoluTIonS llC., Steve Northey

MICHAel folKS SHoWrooM, Michael Folks

PenTAl GrAnITe & MArBle, Jennifer Hayden

roBerT Allen / BeACon HIll, Joe Kattenhorn

SAvvy CABIneTry, Chuck Robison

SCHuMACHer, Jan Carter

SeATTle STAIr & DeSIGn, David Shuler

STACy loGAn CArPeTS, Stacy Logan Rudolph

STuDIo C, Cathy Conner

THe SlIDInG Door Co., Susan Dymowski

yelloW MounTAIn StoneWorks, Nicole Gelpi

WIllIAM & WAyne, Will Kilbourne

WInDoWS, DoorS & More, Ken Hall

presenting sponsorsDunn luMBer, “People’s Choice: Best Overall Dog House & Garden”

Keller SuPPly CoMPAny AnD KoHler Co., “Judges Choice: Best Modern Design”

loeWen WInDoWS By WInDoWS, DoorS & More, “Judges Choice: Best In Show: Best Dog House”

PenTAl GrAnITe & MArBle, “Judges Choice: Best Work of Art”

WooD-MoDe, “Judges Choice: Best Traditional Design”

sponsorsArIA STyle, Event Tent

CHoWn HArDWAre, co-sponsor T-Shirts

CuTTInG eDGe DeSIGn, Music

DAne GreGory Meyer PHoToGrAPHy, Photography

DurAlee fABrICS lTD., co-sponsor Dog Kerchiefs

lA fABrIque llC., Kerchief Fabricators

MeTAl SoluTIonS, llC., Awards

SCHuMACHer, co-sponsor Dog Kerchiefs

SeATTle DeSIGn CenTer, Venue

SHeArer PAInTInG, Videographer

SIx WAllS InTerIor DeSIGn, co-sponsor T-Shirts

THeA’S InTerIorS, Silent Auction

http://www.luxesource.com/barkitecture to register

A Dog House Construction and Garden Landscape Competition

SEATTLE CHILDREN’S

A Garden for Everyone

Presented by: Keller suPPly ComPany and Kohler Co.

MAISON INCI N T E R I O R D E S I G N

Please join Luxe Interiors + Design and Seattle Design Center in celebrating the creation of 10 unique dog houses and gardens constructed by Seattle’s best architects, builders,

interior designers and landscape professionals. Seattle’s top real estate brokers will then auction off the houses for charity. And don’t forget to register your dog in the Parade of Dogs Costume Show!

Thursday, May 24, 2012 | Seattle Design Center | 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

CHARITIES: Doghouses will be auctioned to help benefit Seattle Children’s PlayGarden & Seattle Humane Society

TICKETS: $40 per person, includes dog registration for the Parade of Dogs Costume Show,limited capacity to the first 50 dogs registered

Costume Awards for “Most Imaginative,” “Most Outrageous,” “Best Owner/Dog Costume,”

“People’s Choice: Favorite Overall Costume”

DRESS: Informal

JUDGESChef John Howie,

John Howie RestaurantsDan Dierdorff, Chief Lending Officer,

Seattle BankJesse Bratter, Features Editor, Luxe PNWJoelle C. Nesen, Owner, Maison, Inc.,

Interior DesignerLiz Bullard, Executive Director,

The Seattle Children’s PlayGardenNathan Good AIA, IIDA,

Nathan Good Architects PCRon Upshaw, Co-Host of 97.3 KIRO FM’s

“The Ron and Don Show”Seattle Humane Society, Board Member,

Leslie Phinney, CEO/Creative Director Phinney Bischoff Design House

Stacy Jones, VP Owner, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Wendy Welch, Owner, Wendy Welch Garden Design

ARCHITECTSAKJ ArchitectsAOME ArchitectsBalance Associates ArchitectsCastanes Architects PSDeForest Architects

Demetriou ArchitectsGraham Baba ArchitectsRipple Design StudioStuart Silk ArchitectsTyler Engle Architects PS

BUILDERSBellan Construction, Inc.Bender Custom ConstructionBristol Design & ConstructionCharter Construction, Inc.KrekowJenningsLogan’s Hammer Building & RenovationOdyssey Builders, Inc.Peak Builders, Inc.Roberts WygalToth Construction, Inc.

DESIGNERSCarl Williams InteriorsDana Hamel, Inc.Graciela Rutkowski InteriorsGregory Carmichael Interior DesignHensel Design StudiosHolly McKinley Interior DesignHyde Evans DesignMusaDesignNB Design GroupSix Walls Interior Design

LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALSBerger Partnership Landscape ArchitectsBrooks Kolb LLC Landscape ArchitectureCambium, Inc.CEM Design, Inc.Darwin Webb Landscape ArchitectsKenneth Philp Landscape ArchitectsNussbaum GroupR. David Adams Associates, Inc.

Landscape Design/ConstructionRagen & AssociatesScot Eckley, Inc.

REAL ESTATE BROKERSCarrie DeBuys, Realogics

Sotheby’s International RealtyConnie Blumenthal, Realogics

Sotheby’s International RealtyDennis Paige, Realogics

Sotheby’s International Realty, Bainbridge Island

Melanie McCarthy, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Melissa Camp, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Moira Holley, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

Scott Wasner, Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty

PROJECT MANAGERSBaker Knapp & Tubbs, Cecilia CarsonCalifornia Closets, Alice KresCascade Joinery, John MillerChown Hardware, Jeff RoseDecorative Metal Arts, Michael RydinskiDuralee Fabrics, LTD., Debbie PryorKeller Supply, Theresa OchiltreeKravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig, Scott SmithMetal Solutions LLC., Steve NortheyMichael Folks Showroom, Michael FolksPental Granite & Marble,

Jennifer HaydenRobert Allen | Beacon Hill,

Joe KattenhornSavvy Cabinetry, Chuck RobisonSchumacher, Jan CarterSeattle Stair & Design, David ShulerStacy Logan Carpets,

Stacy Logan RudolphStudio C, Cathy ConnerThe Sliding Door Co., Susan DymowskiYellow Mountain StoneWorks,

Nicole GelpiWilliam & Wayne, Will KilbourneWindows, Doors & More, Ken Hall

PRESENTING SPONSORSDunn Lumber, “People’s Choice:

Best Overall Dog House & Garden”Keller Supply Company and Kohler Co.,

“Judges Choice: Best Modern Design”

Loewen Windows by Windows, Doors & More, “Judges Choice: Best In Show: Best Dog House”

Pental Granite & Marble, “Judges Choice: Best Work of Art”

Wood-Mode, “Judges Choice: Best Traditional Design”

SPONSORSAria Style, Event TentChown Hardware, co-sponsor T-ShirtsCutting Edge Design, MusicDane Gregory Meyer Photography,

PhotographyDuralee Fabrics LTD.,

co-sponsor Dog KerchiefsLa Fabrique LLC., Kerchief FabricatorsMetal Solutions, LLC., AwardsSchumacher, co-sponsor Dog KerchiefsSeattle Design Center, VenueShearer Painting, VideographerSix Walls Interior Design, co-sponsor

T-ShirtsThea’s Interiors, Silent Auction

www.luxesource.com/barkitecture to purchase tickets

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4Cover StoryWhether a project to refresh the

Ryther Child Center campus or

supporting development of schools and

provision of clean water to villages in

India and Nepal, we share some options

for giving back.

7 Recent ArrivalsWe’ve channeled James Bond to feature bold sophistication.

12 New Membership RewardsAccess great benefits with SDC’s new membership program, including special rates for photography, business coaching and media relations services.

14 MomentumLED lights the way (bad pun intended) to energy savings at SDC.

bydesigncontributor

Jeff Benner is a staff assistant at Hines.

He has aspired to be a paid writer ever

since he was six, when he ghostwrote

an autobiography for Batman. His

writing has been featured prominently

on many refrigerators.

Tom Kundig, Chris Gerrick and Charlie Fairchild, Olson Kundig Architects:

First Place | Exotic Retreats | 13th Annual Northwest Design Awards

Steven Hensel, Hensel Design Studios:

Second Place | Best Individual Room: Contemporary | 13th Annual Northwest Design Awards

Cover photo:

Rick Hiner and James Wilhelm, Richard Hiner Architects:

Second Place | Outdoor Living Space | 13th Annual Northwest Design Awards

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I stumbled into a great conversation the other day when introducing

my good friend Kay to a showroom in the design district I knew

she would love. Kay and I talked with Steve, of Kirk Albert, about

the expansiveness of collaboration. It’s a conversation I’ve explored

many times, but what really sang for me was Steve’s point about

realizing that any day with five educative moments—either as teacher

or student—is a good day. At the core of that idea, I believe, is the

notion, perhaps even encouragement, to redefine how we measure

achievement in life. Instead of tallying the conquered, count how often

we’ve shared our experience or learned from the sharing of others.

Sharing took on a new complexion for us with some exciting collaboration this year—

beginning with new directions for the annual Northwest Design Awards. We asked ASID’s

Hawaii chapter to provide judges for the competition, which brings our respective parts of

the West coast a little closer. Awards were presented March 8 at the gala, set in our own

dinner club called The Chamber Club—more about award winners and the gala on page 14.

The awards presentation ended that evening with the student category, and I certainly felt a

moment of student as teacher when viewing winner Josh Small’s (Washington State University)

conceptual musician’s retreat space—truly inspired.

I like connecting people and am committed to making a difference in our world, so you’ll find

information in our cover story about a few upcoming projects that offer you an opportunity

to get involved with the local and world community. See page 5 for more about Architecture

for Humanity’s project to update the Ryther Child Center campus or MI Corp’s Impact a Life

Foundation working to address issues of poverty in India and Nepal. We’re also partnering

with LUXE Interiors and Design for an exciting event called Barkitecture. Ten teams of

designers, architects, builders and landscape designers have four weeks to build custom dog

houses, which will be displayed and auctioned May 24 to benefit Seattle Children’s PlayGarden

and Seattle Humane Society. See the ad on the inside front cover.

There’s much to be said for connectedness, when the lines converge and a picture, a possibility,

emerges. Enjoy those moments of humor, amazement and humility. As always, we remain

connected to you and the design community. Ah, the possibilities.

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Creative/Editorial Director

Craig Cross

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“Design helps people organize

their thoughts,” says Architecture

for Humanity Seattle chair Steven

Dombrowski.

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cover story

GIVING BACK

For the Seattle chapter of Architecture for Humanity, design is not just

about the aesthetics of space; it’s a tool to help communities realize their

goals. With that belief in mind, the volunteer group is currently focused on

Ryther Child Center, a non-profit, short-term inpatient campus treating

some of the state’s most vulnerable children. As Ryther faces the financial

constraints of the times, Architecture for Humanity Seattle is looking for

designers to help bring the ameliorating power of design to these children.

Ryther offers a safe and stable place where troubled 6-13-year-olds

learn through therapy to process their emotions. The children are often

referred by the courts or medical practitioners for a range of behavioral

issues. The 10-acre site located in North Seattle has four cottages setup

like a home environment, with each child occupying his or her own

bedroom, while sharing a common space with staff and the other children.

Once admitted, children are taught healthy habits with daily schedules

including therapy, chores and playtime. Children with depression find safe

and unconditional love working with a therapy dog. The rock-climbing wall

offers a form of active therapy where teens learn to understand, and deal

positively, with their emotions.

Architecture for Humanity | Project: Ryther RefreshThe goal of Architecture for Humanity Seattle’s Ryther Refresh project is

to bring an interior look and feel to these cottages that will foster a sense

of comfort and safety for children in treatment. Currently, the cottages are

plagued by dim-lighting, poorly-performing wall materials, institutional-

looking furniture, and a fireplace and television that need protective

coverings. The organization needs designers to take measurements and

make product recommendations. Architecture for Humanity Seattle chair

Steve Dombrowski wants to create a binder of tear sheets for products to

be considered. Volunteer designers will need to pay particular attention

to materials, as interior finishes need to be durable and contain low to no

volatile organic compounds.

Dombrowski says working with Architecture for Humanity Seattle is

also an opportunity for designers to market and make professional

connections. The group has links to various firms as well as professional

organizations, such as Building Owners and Managers Association.

Take ActionIf you are interested in volunteering for the Ryther Refresh project,

or any of the growing number of Architcture for Humanity Seattle

projects, please visit seattle.architectureforhumanity.org or contact Steve

Dombrowski at seattle@architectureforhumanity.org or 206-428-7712.

by Jeff Benner

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aving had their arable land taken from them by corrupt

landlords and their nearest water source three and a

half miles away, the people of Basauli, India, a village of

about 600, were severely impoverished. Cyrus Mafi, of

MI Corp., began the Impact A Life foundation in 2007 to address these

issues of poverty in India and Nepal, but at that time, their largest project

was a 20-child orphanage in Katmandu, Nepal.

Sundeep Bhardwaj, a computer engineer Mafi had met while traveling

in India, came to Mafi suggesting they adopt Basauli. Mafi remembers

concern for taking on an entire village. Bhardwaj planned for the project

to start small by building a school, later adding adult education, a well for

clean water, and roads to the village. Mafi agreed to the ambitious project.

Mobilizing local volunteers, the village got schools, clean drinking water,

and a road in less than a year. When word got to nearby villages that

there were schools in Basauli, children began walking two to three hours

to receive an education. One young girl, Shusha, who had lost her foot at

the age of four, was among the children making the long walk from the

nearby village Varanasi. Responding to this demand, the Impact A Life

foundation expanded to Varanasi, building more schools. In January 2012,

Bhardwaj sent word to Mafi that 12 to 15 doctors had volunteered to do

MI Corp Adopts a Village

free, monthly medical examinations in Basauli.

“It pretty much ran its own course, and it really became a journey for

us,” said Mafi. “Our goal is to give these people enough resources so they

can take care of themselves.” Over the past three years, MI Corp has

dedicated about $250,000 to Impact A Life, of which only about $3,000

has come from outside donations. For every purchase from the Impact

Plus collection at MI Corp, 10-20 percent goes to the projects at Impact

A Life. A portion of the profits for the Create Your Own Expressions

program go solely to operations in Nepal.

“A lot of people in both Nepal and India suffer from malnutrition, lack of

hygiene, lack of education, and total poverty – something I had never seen

anywhere else,” says Cyrus Mafi.

Take Action “We have tried to raise money, but it has been very difficult. It’s very hard

to get people to donate,” says Mafi. MI Corp even matches every dollar

donated. If you are interested in more information about the Impact A

Life foundation, please visit http://impactalife.org/.

cover story continued

Mafi International’s Cyrus Mafi visits with village children.

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From furniture classics that channel James Bond-like

sophistication to the boldness of spring color, we see striking

pattern and texture everywhere.

1 | D U R A L E ERomanticized by the allure of India and Asia, John Robshaw has

ventured into woven designs, in addition to his signature prints.

Duralee is pleased to team with Robshaw in bringing his signature

look of sophisticated exoticism in this four-book collection of

coordinated fabrics.

2 | S C H U M AC H E RInspired by the splendor of the illustrious French Riviera, Côte d’Azur

fabrics are woven with soft yarns of solution-dyed acrylic, giving

them warranties for lightfastness, chlorine / mildew resistance, and

stain repellency, creating perfect options for the exterior living room

or for the frequently used interior space. The color palette is inspired

by the sand and sea: chic neutral shades of driftwood, grey and

oyster layer with watery hues of turquoise, pool and navy. A mix of

bold and graphic patterns blends with velvet, chenille and matelassé

weaves, providing enduring luxury and drama for a wide range of

environments.

3 | K R AV ET / L E E J O FA / B RU N S C H W I G & F I L SLes Alizés, the fall 2011 collection from Brunschwig &

Fils, is named for the fabled easterly trade winds found

in the tropics. For centuries, these surface winds have

propelled captains of merchant sailing ships across the

world’s oceans, enabling the expansion of European

empires and establishment of trade routes to the Far

East. The resulting convergence of Western and Eastern

cultures has inspired this exclusive collection of vibrant

prints, distinctive embroidered fabrics and trimmings,

and coordinating weaves. Each of the archival designs in

Les Alizés has been rendered in innovative interpretations

and richly colored palettes.

4 | P I N D L E R & P I N D L E R Karina—a large scale transitional ikat pattern in fresh,

modern coloration—uses textured yarns, creating a slub

in the weave for added surface texture and dimension.

Fun colors, such as periwinkle blue, Aegean turquoise,

and Bali fuchsia, make this pattern an exciting departure

from the traditional ikat. Karina is woven in a rayon

and cotton blend and meets 30,000 double rubs. This

pattern is offered in six colorways, is woven and shown

railroaded, and comes with a soil and stain resistant

finish. To view this pattern, please visit the Pindler &

Pindler Showroom located in Suite 180.

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8 | W I L L I A M & WAY N EVersatility, comfort and functionality, coupled with a great look—

the Button Chair is suitable for any application. Brueton produces

a highly stylized line of contemporary furniture for the residential,

contract and hospitality markets. Proud to say all of our products are

still made in America, our domestic manufacturing facility enables us

to customize our products as needed to meet client requests.

5 | J E N N I F E R G A RV E YGaetano is quickly finding a niche among America’s top fabric and

wallpaper sources. Gaetano has all of the major components, from

prints, wovens, wallpaper and paper-backed vinyl, wool checks,

tartans, velvets, textured weaves, and silks. These collections have

something perfect for every discerning taste.

7 | M I CO R PMI Corp introduces the Atlas Collection—a new, trend-setting

collection of stunning designs that are anything but basic. Atlas

Collection brings organic dyes in intricate detail and luminous silk

accents. The use of hand-spun, luster wash wool enhances the visual

appeal of this historically inspired collection. Available in many

standard sizes.

6 | T R A M M E L L- G AG N ÉTiled pointillism of a vibrant,

ember-rich fire—crackling and

popping with red, burnt orange and

sunlit yellow. Vladimir Kagan’s

mosaic table lamp utilizes beautiful

hand-fitted tiles—available in other

custom colorways. 8” x 5” x 27”H

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1 1 | T R A M M E L L- G AG N ÉAnother example of timeless Vladimir

Kagan sofa design, the soft curvature and

separated seat and back provide utmost

comfort on a sculptured walnut wood

base that is finished in rubbed oil. The

exceptional quality of construction, using

the finest in materials combined with

time-tested methods, makes these sofas

prized possessions that are resold decades

later through the finest auction houses.

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9 | L AT IT U D E S RU G S & C A R PET SArabesque Gold is the latest award winning rug from Tibet

Rug Company. It is a 100 knot rug with silk accents. Vibrant

colors are skillfully blended to create a background that travels

from sunny gold through brown, purple, blue and blue-green to

create a stunning pallet for either contemporary or transitional

décor.

1 0 | E BA N I S TAWhether alone or in pairs, the Chelsea Cocktail Table is a

perfect accent to any seating arrangement. Hand carved with

an antiqued black painted finish and gold-banded acanthus leaf

detailing.

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BAKER, KNAPP & TUBBS, PLAZA SUITE 170

• New additions to the André Arbus Collection

• New additions to the Milling Road Collection

• New additions to Barbara Barry Collection

• New additions to Simply Baker Collection

• New additions to Baker Classics Collection

DESIGNTEX, ATRIUM SUITE 223

• Modern Perspective Collection

• Transitions Collection

• Highlands Collection

DURALEE, PLAZA SUITE 167

• John Robshaw Collection

• Clarke & Clarke | Impressions Print Collection

KRAVET/LEE JOFA/BRUNSCHWIG & FILS, ATRIUM SUITE 126

• Windsor Smith Home Collection for Kravet Collections

• Kravet Couture | Modern Novelties Collection

• Lee Jofa | Groundworks new collection from Allegra Hicks

• Lee Jofa | Groundworks new collection from Kelly Wearstler

• Brunschwig & Fils Les Alizés, fabric and trimmings collection

J. GARNER HOME, PLAZA SUITE 274

• Grange

• Thomas & Gray

• Natural Light

showroom/industry news

• Ron Dier Spring Sale at Jennifer Garvey

• Kravet/Lee Jofa/Brunschwig & Fils showroom expansion coming soon

• J. Garner Home welcomes new sales associate Julie Hollingsworth

• Trammell-Gagné welcomes Brendan Freeman as their newest fabric expeditor

• News from Pollack: After 36 years of designing some of the most beautiful fabrics in the world,

Mark Pollack has decided to pursue other interests. He will retain ownership in the Pollack company

and continue to act as advisor, with Rachel Doriss serving as design director. Please join us in offering

Mark best wishes and in congratulating Rachel.

JENNIFER GARVEY, PLAZA SUITE 268

• John Morris – Wallpaper

• James Hare – Fabrics

• Gaetano

• Kenngott Fiber

• New furniture samples from Marbello Design

• New additions from Zoffany

• New additions from Sanderson

• New additions from Harlequin

• David S. Gibson Custom Weavers

• New additions from Dakota Jackson

• Studio Joseph Watts, Vasa Pendant

JENNIFER WEST, ATRIUM SUITE 100

• Porta Romana

• Clarence House Spring Collection

MI CORP, ATRIUM SUITE 239

• Atlas Collection

PINDLER & PINDLER, PLAZA SUITE 180

• Signature Exclusive Gentlemen’s Retreat Collection

• Karina

• Andover Signature Exclusive Upholstery

ROBERT ALLEN | BEACON HILL, PLAZA SUITE 182

• Global Modern Luxe Dwell Studio for Robert Allen

SCHUMACHER, PLAZA SUITE 190

• Côte d’Azur Indoor/Outdoor Collection

TRAMMELL- GAGNÉ, ATRIUM SUITE 105

• Vladmir Kagan

• Costantini Design

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SDC celebrated the best of regional interior design with the 13th Annual Northwest Design

Awards Gala—March 8, 2012, set in our own Chamber Club. We recognized winning

designers, architects and students in 14 competition categories. ASID’s Hawaii chapter

provided judges this year, with each evaluating submissions through an anonymous process.

SDC donated $10 of every ticket sold to Childhaven—thanks to our guests for helping us raise

more than $2,000.

Thirty-two pottery and ceramic exhibitions were featured

at SDC in late March in conjunction with the 46th Annual

National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts

convention. More than 5,000 guests visited SDC during the

week, including a collectors group, scholars, writers, critics,

curators and educators from Washington State University,

University of Illinois, Harvard, Japan and China, as well as

international designers from Meisen Porcelain in Germany.

SDC hosted a Design Leader reception Tuesday, March 27,

enabling designers to meet the artists.

Design Leaders Explore Ceramic Arts

Joe Kattenhorn, Diana Cutler, Pat Koike and Forrest Rode at the Design Leader reception.

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Designer Furniture Galleries: Success with LED Lighting Program

We know how important lighting

is to telling the full story of an interior

design—weigh in the challenges of

the expense of quality lighting in the

current economy and the importance of

sustainability, and the task of lighting

design gets more complicated. New

technologies have significantly improved

the quality of LED lighting, and SDC

showroom Designer Furniture Galleries

has completed a pilot program with

marked success.

Owner and president of Designer

Furniture Galleries Bret Morris didn’t

know what the savings would be when

he had LED bulbs installed in his

showroom, but he believed they would

improve the look of his products, and

that he was making his business more

environmentally sustainable.

Prior to the LED transition, Morris

was very familiar with a different set

of numbers—his lighting tracks were

at capacity, and adding or moving a

90-watt halogen bulb involved careful

calculations.

“We were overloaded,” says Morris.

“If I screwed in one more bulb, we would

blow breakers. I had it all figured out.”

The new bulbs, which range from

7 to 17 watts, have allowed Morris to

add 40 bulbs to his showroom while

still achieving a drastic savings of 35-40

percent in energy costs. These savings

don’t include the cuts in air-conditioning

usage. LED lights run significantly cooler

than other bulbs, so DFG’s HVAC units

no longer have to cool a space cooked by

incandescent and halogen bulbs.

“I am probably the most efficient in

here [the Atrium building] now, whereas

I was probably the biggest energy hog,”

says Morris.

Morris doesn’t have hard proof, but

he believes the lighting has improved

business. The light produced by

the LED bulbs is just a few degrees

warmer than sunlight, and has a Color

Rendering Index of 89 percent. “If you

look, everything in the showroom has

a little spark to it. Everything that’s

chrome – or anything else – it just has a

little bit of an extra pop,” says Morris.

“When your product looks better, it is

more likely to sell.” DFG merchandising

manager Kevin Kurbs agrees, noting that

designers seem to prefer the accuracy

of their lights. “I think we’re seeing

more of that happening—designers are

working with the fabrics that are here

because they can see them now. They can

see the color.”

Morris has also seen cuts in the

amount of labor needed to maintain

the lights. The LED bulbs have five

year warranties and can last as long as

10 years—a far cry from halogen and

incandescent bulbs. “I mean literally

we’d come in every morning and there

would be bulbs out, and now, because

this has a five year warranty on it, we

haven’t had to go up on a ladder to

replace a bulb,” says Kurbs. The rarity

of expired bulbs also means that DFG

no longer has to store or make trips to

purchase bulbs.

Morris did face upfront costs with

bulbs ($70 each), meter installation and

some electrical work; however, these

Designer Furniture Galleries’

transition to LED light bulbs may

have been the very last push the

Atrium building needed to achieve

the top Energy Star® distinction for

energy efficiency.

The building earned the

distinction this past April after

four years of Hines’ efforts to

increase energy efficiency at

Seattle Design Center, which have

included installing LED bulbs in

the fixtures of the Plaza and Atrium

common areas, as well as the

Atrium’s exterior perimeter lighting.

Reconfigurations to the HVAC

scheduling and steadily replacing

older HVAC rooftop units have also

improved energy efficiency in the

buildings.

by Jeff Benner

costs were significantly off-set by rebates

from Seattle City Light. To further ease

the process, their lighting vendor, Vashon

Lighting, did all of the heavy lifting with

Seattle City Light; Morris just had to

sign the paperwork. “Bobby Maule—

who worked with us—he was so diligent

in making sure things happened,” said

Kurbs.

Hines engineers are available to

assist any showroom that wants to get

involved in the program. Kurbs thinks

DFG has paved an easy road to making

the transition. “It really was working

with Vashon to get the right bulb. And I

think they have it now, and we have done

that initial work, so other showrooms

will be able to use the model.”

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