Coming next week: The Design Center of the Americas is hosting its WINTER MARKET, with in-person conversations and open houses specifically aimed at design industry insiders.
The theme of DCOTA’s all-day event is “The Renaissance of Design: An Ode to Our Past and Future” and it will be held on Wednesday, February 16, beginning at 10 AM with engaging keynote conversations.
“DCOTA offers an elevated experience for design professionals and design enthusiasts, showcasing impeccably curated to-the-trade showrooms with an unrivaled bespoke product selection,” says Jessica Idarraga, Director of Marketing. “Locally and internationally sourced, DCOTA—like all four Cohen Design Centers—are distinguished by having the finest in residential and commercial furnishings, exquisite craftsmanship, and home décor. Certainly, Cohen Design Centers continue to inspire and be inspired, enduring the test of time as the preferred luxury design hub in the world.”
WINTER MARKET 2022
Schedule of Events
10 AM
Crestron Presents The Future of NFTs in Atrium C
With NFTs swiftly becoming the new mode of creative expression—allowing for consumers, artists, and brands to provide authenticity in the digital age—we sit down with the movers and shakers playing an important role in this marketplace and beyond.
Tam Gryn, Curator and Director of Fine Arts at Rally.IO shares her experience with non-fungible tokens and chats with Dan Mikesell, president of Blackdove—a luxury digital art marketplace providing collectors with the finest viewing experience for digital art and NFTs—and artist Francesco Lo Castro, who replicates his real-life sculptures as unique digital assets.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-market-2022-the-future-of-nfts-tickets-252125954517
11 AM
The Future of NFTs: Meet and Greet in the Crestron showroom, Suite B-108
Following our conversation on the Future of NFTs, join us in the Crestron showroom, Suite B-108, for bites and drinks as we further delve into the role of Blackdove in the digital marketplace with President Dan Mikesell.
RSVP to marketing@dcota.com
12 PM
The Next Wave of Luxury in Real Estate and Design in Atrium C
Join us for a conversation exploring South Florida’s newest developments, the current real estate market, and what the future holds for the Magic City’s ever-expanding skyline.
Jessica Graves, Editor-in-Chief of Venice Magazine, sits down with Kobi Karp, founder and principal of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc., Dan Kaplan, Managing Principal for PMG—currently spearheading Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences and E11even Hotel and Residences—and Harvey Daniels, Director of Sales for the upcoming Ritz Carlton Residences Pompano Beach.
Register here:
1 PM
CEU Presentation:
Wellness in the Kitchen with Poggenpohl, Suite C-138
Poggenpohl will present a CEU on “Wellness in the Kitchen” covering topics, such as designing for aging in place, wayfinding, safety, healthy eating, ergonomics, and other key aspects of creating a healthy home environment in the kitchen.
This one-hour presentation led by Poggenpohl Designer Clara Sanchez will help architects and designers understand why wellness in the kitchen is an important topic for their clients, as well as how to incorporate design elements, like technology and storage solutions, to make kitchens a healthy and happy environment for everyone. This session is eligible for .1 CEU / AIA + ASID.
All attendees will receive a special Gift bag and Coffee by Miele will be served.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-market-2022-ceu-with-poggenpohl-tickets-252285862807
3 PM
Design Disasters Conversation with Gloster, Suite C-114
Design Disasters: A seriously light take on the weirdest and worst days in business. Join moderator Anel De Castro and panelists Joe Fava, Alena Capra, and Gary Ruff as they divulge heart-stopping moments in their design careers. Plan to laugh, weep, and empathize with these industry vanguards as they spill it all—with the utmost discrepancy, of course. Trust us: You’ll need the champagne we’ll be serving.
Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-market-2022-design-disasters-with-gloster-tickets-254580716777
ALL DAY OPEN HOUSES
Ammon Hickson, Suite B-240
Osborne & Little is introducing 5 New Collections of Fabrics and Wallpapers for Spring 2022. EMPYREA a Fabric and Wallcovering Collection crosses continents to real and imagined lands, featuring pictorial scenes and gardens with exotic birds, foliage and flora. The embroidery, print and weave designs are presented in an enchanting color palette for both dramatic and tranquil decorating schemes. Featured is PALOMA a flamboyant design featuring ferns and stylized paisley fronds digitally printed and embellished with embroidered knots and running stitches. Available in 2 Colorways and companion Wallpapers. Exclusively at Ammon Hickson.
Baker Open House, Suite B-260
Join Baker | McGuire for an open house during DCOTA Winter Market to view exciting new introductions from both brands. Light refreshments will be available to enjoy as attendees peruse the collections.
RSVP to BKRDania@BakerInteriorsGroup.com
Schumacher and Patterson Flynn, Suite B-158
See what’s new with Schumacher and Patterson Flynn, and meet our new brand Backdrop! Join us for an open house with light refreshments, and browse through our selection of patterns and paints.
Cowtan & Tout, Suite B-254
Please join us for an Open House as we share Cowtan & Tout’s newly introduced 2022 Collection. This collection celebrates comfortable elegance. Our offering of prints, embroideries, weaves, velvets, and sheers is all that is needed to create an environment of effortless, timeless beauty. We hope to see you there.
ROMO, Suite C-162
Join us at the ROMO Showroom in Building C for an Open House to preview our exciting new collections. Including our newest Zinc collection:
Zinc Textile have collaborated with award winning interior design practice Martin Hulbert Design (MHD) to develop a collection of decorative weaves that take a fresh perspective on design and color. A stylish plethora of diversely patterned fabrics offer a variety of intriguing designs where layers of indulgent texture and intricate patterns succeed in creating a statement.
++ Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. The Open house will take place from 1pm-4pm.
RSVP to Skye.Lakhani@romousa.com
About DCOTA:
For more than 30 years, Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) has served the design community with the finest campus amenities and showrooms in the industry, attracting world-class designers, architects, decorators, dealers, and their clients. At nearly 800,000 square feet, DCOTA is the largest design campus of its kind and caters to any residential, yacht or office project. High design is showcased within over 60 prestigious showrooms representing premier manufacturers from around the world. Fine indoor and outdoor furniture, fabrics, flooring, lighting, kitchen, bath, accessories, appliances, window treatments, wallcoverings, decorative hardware, paint, and surfacing are just some of the resources found within the center.
Based in Dania Beach, DCOTA is conveniently located at 1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach, right off I-95 and just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For more information, please visit www.DCOTA.com.
DCOTA is part of the Cohen Design Center quartet with sister locations in Manhattan (D&D Building) in West Hollywood, California (Pacific Design Center), and in Houston, Texas (Decorative Center Houston).
Attached Invitations:
- DCOTA – The Next Wave of Luxury
- DCOTA – The Future of NFTs
- DCOTA – Wellness in the Kitchen