Contract Magazine - August 2019 - 12

EDITORIAL

The Power of Color and Design

This month, for our international issue, we take a trip around
the globe to investigate how one important aspect of design-
color-can both inform and improve an interior space. We kick off
our exploration of where color is headed by asking seven designers
and industry experts-from Dorothy Cosonas, creative director
at KnollTextiles to Martin Kesselman, interior designer and owner
of INCOLOUR-to weigh in on what colors they think will be most
important in the following year and why.
Then, we set off on a global journey and head to Belarus
where we visit a bold workplace where vibrant color combinations
make for an unconventional, fun office. The headquarters of Appodeal,
a company that monetizes ads for app publishers, is truly unlike
anything you have seen before. The designers, local architectural
firm Studio11, were careful to make the space comfortable, soft,
and thoughtful, yet also intriguing, by way of colorspotting with
bold shades of red (the brand color), blue, yellow, and mint.
Next up, we cross over to Vancouver, British Columbia, where
we visit Bella Gelateria. Informed by the original gelaterias of Italy
and the soothing colors of the cool treat, and designed by local
practice Studio Roslyn, the pastel-clad interiors practically beg
passersby to come indoors and cool down. A stark contrast from

the dated ice cream parlors we're so accustomed to seeing,
the space still embraces existing features of the building, like original
millwork-which now creates a fun contrast of past and present.
Then, it's over to Melbourne, Australia, where we visit
the headquarters of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
(NDIS) designed by Woods Bagot. The fit-out is colorful and bright,
but the most impressive aspect of the design is that it provides
accessibility for all people with special consideration of the visually
and hearing impaired. By integrating numerous features, the
workspace exceeds the country's current disability design criterion
with just the right amount of color to indicate transition of spaces
and promote wellbeing.
Don't forget to check out the results of two of our favorite
competitions: We feature all the winners for the Best of NeoCon-
a handy reference to the best contract designs in the industry
today-in addition to the winners of our annual Inspirations Awards,
sponsored by Tarkett, which recognize a commitment to social
design. Ranging from a community center in Rwanda to a hotel and
coworking space in Hong Kong that is a platform for social impact,
they are all truly Inspirational!
Finally, just a friendly reminder: our deadline for entries
for the 41st Annual Interiors Awards is Sept. 11. Remember to enter.
The winners will be honored at our 41st Annual Interiors Awards
Breakfast in New York on Jan. 31, 2020. Learn more and enter online
here: contractdesign.com/interiorsawards.
Sincerely,
Paul Makovsky
Editor in Chief

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