Design Wire
Design Wire - April 2013
DESIGN WIRE - April 2013
By Joe Hebert
Just Sail, 40" x 30" archival ink on canvas by Carrie Lonsdale
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Design Wire - November 2012
DESIGN WIRE - November 2012
by Joe Hebert
Knickerbocker Group president Steve Malcom has been involved since the Cuckolds' restoration’s beginning, and he recently took on the responsibility of chairing the building committee, overseeing all design and construction efforts on the lighthouse island.
Cuckolds, Robert Mitchell, 2011.
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Design Wire - April 2012
The Portland Society of Architects will be hosting its Spring Social on Thursday, May 3, to unite current and new members. The organization comprises architects, engineers, professional designers, and individuals who promote progress and economic development in Greater Portland by encouraging innovation and vision in design and planning.
portlandarchitects.org
Architalx, an organization dedicated to providing educational programs in the fields of architecture and design, is running a weekly lecture series March 29 through April 26. The lineup showcases leaders in the architecture and design fields with the intention of inspiring dialogue among Maine’s architects and creative individuals alike.
architalx.org
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Design Wire- March 2012
Not long before his passing, the colorful and dynamic Maine artist Carlo Pittore created a foundation dedicated to preserving and promoting his ideals while helping other artists realize theirs. The Carlo Pittore Foundation has recently established a grant program, offering two substantial monetary awards for artists. For complete application details, artists may email info@carlopittorefoundation.org.
carlopittorefoundation.org
Design Wire Nov/Dec 2011
The Portland-based gift and stationery store Annie|Catherine was one of seven exhibitors awarded the highest sustainability status at this year’s New York International Gift Fair. The store produces all of its products in Maine and prints its cards on FSC-certified paper in a plant whose electricity is generated entirely by wind power.
anniecatherine.com
Design Wire October 2011
Ferdinand, the studio and storefront in Portland’s East End, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. Friends of Ferdinand stopped by the store to get a look at their variety of products, from original jewelry and prints to pot holders, on sale at a discounted price.
FERDINAND
ferdinandhomestore.com
Design Wire September 2011
Maine WoodWorks, part of Creative Work Systems, has just launched a new line of hand-rubbed, stained furniture, which complements their popular, fully customizable cottage-style pieces available throughout New England. Maine WoodWorks trains and employs an integrated workforce that includes people with disabilities. All proceeds from the sale of Maine WoodWorks furniture help further the CWS mission.
MAINE WOODWORKS
mainewoodworks.com
Design Wire August 2011
Sixty artists and craftspeople will show their work at the ART & FINE CRAFTS SHOW AT THE GILSLAND FARM AUDUBON CENTER in Falmouth. The sanctuary, maintained by the Maine Audubon Society, features an apple orchard and groomed trails through open fields and woodlands. The show and sale will be held on August 20 and 21.
GILSLAND FARM AUDUBON CENTER
audubonshow.com
Design Wire July 2011
Portland-based architect PAUL LEWANDOWSKI, principal of SMRT, has been named a finalist in the Mannington tx:style carpet design competition. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of his home state, Lewandowski’s design is a composite of striated coastal rock and images of the Maine forests.
SMRT
smrtinc.com
MANNINGTON TX:STYLE
manningtontxstyle.com
Design Wire June 2011
STEPHENS WARING YACHT DESIGN is a boat building and design firm located in Brooklin, Maine. Formerly known as Stephens, Waring & White, the company has recently announced a restructure and plans to make their first foray into the European production market. In addition to the internal reshuffle, the builders will be moving their shop across Penobscot Bay to a new location in Belfast.
STEPHENS WARING YACHT DESIGN
swyachtdesign.com
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