MAISON&OBJET Americas
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[mam] pós- tropical by Guilherme Wentz. next page: Javier Gomez's Flora Fractalis. photography by bruno simões acc es s m&O Maison&objet aMericas runs from May 10 to May 13, 2016, at the Miami beach convention center (1901 Convention Center Dr.). Here is a guide to special programming and events of interest during the fair. For more information, go to maison-objet.com/ en/americas. InterIor DesIgn & LIfestyLe summIt the program will feature M&o exhibi- tors and experts in the field of design. For a complete schedule of summit talks, go to maison-objet.com/ en/americas/program/ events. May 10 "Carlos Couturier, Experience Creator," with Carlos Couturier, managing partner, Group Habita. Moderated by Guy Dittrich, editor-at-large, Sleeper Magazine ; 11 to 11:45 am. "Shop-otel: The Rising Influence of Retail Design in the Hospitality Space," with Gray Davis, principal, Meyer Davis; Jason Holley, coprincipal, Universal Design Studio; Walter Trujillo, principal and design director, Gensler; Susan LaFleur, associate, Stantec. Moderated by Guy Dittrich, editor-at-large, Sleeper Magazine ; 1 to 1:45 pm. "Evolving Spaces: Work - Home," with Elina Cardet, interior design director and associ- ate principal, and Pat Bosch, design director, Perkins+Will. Moderated by Avinash Rajagopal, Metropolis ; 2 to 2:45 pm. "Architect at Large," with Rafael de Cárdenas, owner, Architect at Large; 3 to 3:45 pm. May 11 "The Fusion of Architecture and Gastronomy," with Gulla Jónsdóttir, principal, Gulla Jónsdóttir Architecture + Design; 11 to 11:45 am. "Landscapes and Gardens," with Raymond Jungles, founder and principal, Raymond Jungles, Inc. Moderated by Spencer Bailey, editor-in-chief, Surface; 12 to 12:45 pm. "Local Artisans Meet Design: Embellishing Belize," with Samuel Amoia, owner, Samuel Amoia; Colin Hannan, director, Itz'Ana. Moderated by Catherine Dash, contributing editor; 1 to 1:45 pm. "Martyn Lawrence Bullard," with Martyn Lawrence Bullard, founder, Martyn Lawrence Bullard Design; 3 to 3:45 pm. May 12 "The Intersection of Fashion and Design," with Neal Beckstedt, principal, Neal Beckstedt Studio; Jessie Carrier and Mara Miller, principals, Carrier & Company; Lisa Frantz and Lydia Marks, princi- pals, Marks and Frantz. Moderated by Danielle Barr, vice president, global sales business development, Dering Hall; 11 to 11:45 am. "Globalizing Architecture," with Bernardo Fort-Brescia, principal, Arquitectonica; 12 to 12:45 pm. "Amazing Spaces: The Crossover Between Residential and Hospitality Design," with Tamara Kaye Honey, principal and creative director, House of Honey; Frank De Biasi, founder and principal, Frank De Biasi Interiors, LLC. Moderated by Rebecca Birdwell, managing direc- tor, Design Leadership Network; 1 to 1:45 pm. "Art and Interior Design Fusion," with Carlos Junqueira, founder, Espasso; 2 to 2:45 pm. "From the Material to the Object," with Humberto Campana, cofounder, Estudio Campana; 3 to 3:45 pm. May 13 "The Power of Branding Through Licensing and Strategic Partnerships," with Lonni Paul, principal and owner, Lonni Paul Design; Jamie Beckwith, designer and owner, Jamie Beckwith Collection. Moderated by Meredith Xavier, principal and founder, The Ligné Group; 12 to 12:45 pm. "Brand Building in the Digital Age: Using Social Media to Build Your Business," with Lauren Gold, industry marketing, Houzz; 1 to 1:45 pm. "The Talents of Tomorrow Today," with Javier Gomez, Guilherme Wentz, Ben Medansky, great things to People, Ad Hoc; 2 to 2:45 pm. "Luxury on Board," with Thierry Gaugain, founder, Gaugain; 3 to 3:45 pm. DesIgn DIstrIct events abaco Wines Abaco Wines' certified sommeliers will welcome fairgoers with daily tast - ings of specialty wines and cheeses. In addition, free 45-minute wine- themed classes will be offered each evening at 6 pm during the fair. Reservations are required for these small events. Please email info@abacowine.com for further information. Scheduled class topics: May 10: Explore the winemaking process. May 11: A discussion of New World versus Old World wines. May 12: How to pair wine with food. May 13: How art has influenced wine labeling by some of the world's most iconic wine brands. 140 NE 39th St., Ste. 206, 786-409-5286 Minotti MiaMi Every afternoon dur- ing M&O AMERICAS, join Minotti Miami for a complimentary glass of wine in its exclusive 10,000-square-foot showroom, which offers exquisitely handcrafted Italian furniture in a complete lifestyle con - cept. Minotti is known for its quality and time- less design. The home furnishings and outdoor collections, designed by famed Italian architect Rodolfo Dordoni, will be on display. May 10 to 13, noon to 6 pm. 3801 NE Second Ave., 305-306- 9300 Design Pub Design Pub, created in 2006 by Jessica Acosta- Rubio, will host daily design workshops in Palm Court. This collaboration marks the first time that these two collectives have worked together and heralds Design Pub's Paris debut in the coming year. May 9 to 14, 11 am to 1 pm bulthauP Please join Bulthaup for an evening of stimulating conversa- tion with architect Chad Oppenheim in "Crafting Paradise: Architecture m&O 82 m a i s o n - o b j e t. c o m