DCOTA to Host "International Design @ DCOTA" on 3 Thursdays in July

DANIA, Fla. - June 17, 2014 - PRLog -- Design Center of the Americas Will Be Hosting

International Design @ DCOTA

On Three Thursdays in July

Presenters Will Include International Designers,

Import/Export Experts, Executive Chefs, Trade Editors

& Even a Mystery Graffiti Artist

(Dania Beach, FL – June 16, 2014) DCOTA today announced that the Design Center of the Americas will be hosting International Design @ DCOTA, three full days of design demonstrations and discussions featuring top industry insiders.

Held on sequential Thursdays in July, International Design @ DCOTA is open for both design professions and design enthusiasts and there is no cost to attend.

Thursday, July 17 - Starting at 11:30 a.m.

Outdoor Design in South Florida

Brittany Kaplan of LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine will moderate a panel discussion among three outdoor design experts: Debra Yates and Stanley Matz, both previous award winners of DCOTA’s Stars of Design for Landscape Design and Architecture, and David Phillips of Lighting Concepts. Together, they will explore the various elements that work best for outdoor design in South Florida.

Special Feature: Open House Events

Many of DCOTA’s exciting showrooms will host open house events on July 17, including Baker & McGuire, Donghia, Duralee Fabrics. JANUS et Cie, Jeffrey Michaels, Judith Norman and Pindler.

Thursday, July 24 - Starting at 11:30 a.m.

International Influence on South Florida

Drew Limsky of Modern Luxury will moderate an enlightening panel with international experts Nevio Boccanera, Executive Director of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast; Carlos Mariaca; current Board Member and 2013 President of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida; and Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Together, they will discuss international business opportunities and challenges, relationships and design.

Special Feature #1: Open House Events

Many of DCOTA’s exciting showrooms will host open house events on July 17, including Andrew Martin, Baker & McGuire, Duralee Fabrics, E.M. Soberon, Innovations and Judith Norman.

Special Feature #2: Mystery Graffiti Artist

Giovanni Rossi Fine Art will present a “mystery graffiti artist” who will create a work of live art that will later be auctioned off for charity.

Thursday, July 31

Cooking Up Color in the Kitchen

With Live Cooking Demonstrations Throughout the Day:

+ Noon

FLORENSE will host a VIP presentation and live cooking demonstrations using the newest productions from Sub-Zero and Wolf, followed by refreshments and desserts. Limited seating, so please RSVP at Marketing@DCOTA.com.

+ 2 p.m.

SieMatic Kitchens will host Executive Chef Michael Shikany of SHIKANY’s Restaurant for an experimental culinary experience, held within a fully renovated 4,000-square-foot warehouse. SHIKANNY’s Restaurant is known for its modernist approach, creating whimsical dishes with intricate finishes.

+ 4 p.m.

NEFF of Fort Lauderdale is joining with LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine to introduce its new showroom at DCOTA and will serve cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Executive Chef Todd Lough of the Pelican Grand Beach Resort.

Special Feature: Open House Events

Many of DCOTA’s exciting showrooms will host open house events on July 31, including Duralee Fabrics, Eggersmann Kitchens, Judith Norman and Poggenpohl.

DCOTA Design Services Showcase

Around the World in 3 Rooms

From July 11 through November, visitors to DCOTA can experience distinctive international styles as imagined by three extraordinary designers. Each designer from DCOTA Design Services will decorate a room representing a particular national style:

+ Carlos Adharsingh

Living Room  (Sweden/Scandanavia)

+ Neuhaus Interiors  /  Ines Neuhaus

Master Suite  (Russia)

+ Interior Decorating International  /  Libby Marx

Outdoor Living  (France)

About DCOTA:

Serving both design professionals and design enthusiasts, DCOTA is one of the world's largest design/office campuses with nearly 60 exquisite showrooms of extraordinary interior design products perfect for any upscale home, yacht or commercial project. The Center’s extraordinary tenants include Andrew Martin, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, David Sutherland, Donghia, Judith Norman Collection, Eggersmann Kitchens, Florense, Janus et Cie, Kravet, Michael Taylor Designs, Poggenpohl, ROMO, Wired Custom Lighting and more, collectively representing more than a thousand premier manufacturers from around the world. Based in Dania Beach, DCOTA is conveniently located next to I-95 and just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For more information, please visit www.DCOTA.com.

Available for Interview from DCOTA:

John Garvalia

954.628.5534

jgavalia@cohenbrothers.com

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net