DCOTA Kicks Off 30th Anniversary with WINTER MARKET 2014, February 4-5

DANIA BEACH, Fla. - Jan. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- DCOTA Kicks Off 30th Anniversary & Invites

Design Professionals & Design Enthusiasts to

WINTER MARKET 2015

February 4 & 5

Legendary Architectural Digest Editor Emeritus Paige Rense to Interview Design Icons Mario Buatta, Marjorie Reed Gordon & Richard Keith Langham

Special Programs with Designers Barry Dixon & Bunny Williams and Florida Design Magazine's Robin Hodes

Presentation of 2015 Stars of Design & Stars on the Rise Awards

(Dania Beach, FL – January 6, 2015) Kicking off a yearlong 30th anniversary schedule of special events for design professionals and design enthusiasts, DCOTA today announced WINTER MARKET 2015, two days of design demonstrations and discussions featuring legendary designers, editors and industry icons. The free event will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 4 & 5, starting at 10:30 a.m. both days.

"The Design Center of the Americas is proud to present this annual event honoring the extraordinary talents of the design industry,” said Dina Friedman, DCOTA’s Vice President, Director of Marketing. “With vision beyond a finely honed sense of aesthetics, our keynote speakers and panelists have capitalized on proven and unique philosophies to succeed in an ever-changing business climate. Design professionals and enthusiasts will see our industry in a new light. In addition, DCOTA’s extraordinary showrooms will compliment the WINTER MARKET presentations with inspired programs, product introductions and open house events.”

Presentations at Winter Market 2015 will include:

Wednesday, February 4:

10:30 am  /  Atrium C

Decorators Tell You Hot to Do It

Paige Rense, Editor Emeritus of Architectural Digest, was editor in chief of the magazine for 40 years, taking it from a circulation of less than 50,000 to 850,000. She will moderate this informative panel with three of the design industry’s most esteemed icons: Mario Buatta, Marjorie Reed Gordon and Richard Keith Langham.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a lunch reception hosted by Donghia (Suite C-250) where participants can get up close and personal with Ms. Rense and the three celebrated panelists while viewing Donghia’s newest textiles, furniture and lighting collections – all the pieces to a well-tailored life.

1:30 to 2:45 pm  /  Atrium A

Barry Dixon's Inspirations

Following the presentation, Mr. Dixon will sign copies of his book Barry Dixon Inspirations in the Jeffrey Michaels showroom (Suite A-168)

3 pm  /  Atrium C

Furnishing the Garden

Renowned interior designer Bunny Williams has loved gardening since her early upbringing in rural Virginia. As a designer, her superbly trained eye makes the eclectic mix of furnishings and accessories that she places in each room seem effortless, while her gardening style weaves together issues of scale, texture, color and use of space. Ms. Williams will share tips from her gardens in northwest Connecticut and in the Dominican Republic, show images of gardens around the world that have inspired her work, and speak about her new outdoor collection for Century Furniture.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a reception hosted by Century Furniture (Suite B-228) where Ms. Williams will sign copies of her book. Dessert and champagne will be served.

5 pm  /  Atrium C

DCOTA's 2015 Stars of Design

& Stars on the Rise Awards

Charles S. Cohen, President/CEO of Design Center of the Americas, will host this awards ceremony celebrating the very best in various fields of design, including:

+ Interior Design: Deborah Wecselman

+ Architecture: Bruce Brosch

+ Art: Adler Guerrier

Thursday, February 5:

10:30 am  /  Atrium C

Selecting an Interior Designer from the Architect & Developer's Perspective

Robin Hodes, Editorial Acquisitions for Florida Design Magazine, will moderate this panel as architects, developers and industry professionals discuss how they choose an interior designer for their projects. The focus will be on how this important decision fits into the creative process, followed by audience Q&A.

This presentation will be immediately followed by a lunch reception in the Inside Out showroom (Suite B-216).

SHOWROOM PROGRAM

Wednesday, February 4:
3:30 to 5 pm  /  Suite C-262
Eggersman Kitchens / Home Living
A special meet and greet with Arlyn Hernandez, Executive Editor of Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine.

OPEN HOUSE SHOWROOMS

Wednesday, February 4:

10 am to 5 pm  /  Suite A-160

DCOTA Selects

Coffee and tea will be served as DCOTA Selects showcases some of the newly acquired pieces.

Wednesday, February 4:

10 am to 5 pm  /  Suite A-160

DCOTA Selects

Coffee and tea will be served as DCOTA Selects showcases some of the newly acquired pieces.

About DCOTA:

The Design Center of the Americas is one of the world's largest design/office campuses with more than 60 exquisite showrooms of extraordinary interior design products perfect for any upscale home, yacht or commercial project. The Center’s prestigious tenant mix includes VERSACE Home at Abitare, Abitare – Minotti, Andrew Martin, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, David Sutherland, Donghia, Judith Norman Collection, Jeffrey Michaels, Eggersmann Kitchens, Florense, Janus et Cie, Kravet, Lee Jofa, Poggenpohl, ROMO, Wired Custom Lighting, Aston Martin Interiors, The Shade Store 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:

Dina Friedman

Vice President, Director of Marketing

954.628.5613

dina@DCOTA.com

Media Contact:

Gary Schweikhart

PR-BS, Inc.

561.756.4298

gary@pr-bs.net