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H o s p i t a l i t y & D e s i g n S h o w D a i l y 1 3 Tu e s d a y, J u n e 1 6 , 2 0 1 5 consumers and fire fighters by reducing flammability regulations for furniture? Do we risk long term health effects on the general population by using flame retar- dants that may be harmful? If it is possible to make furniture less flammable without risk to our health, shouldn't we do so? Fortunately, they are not mutually exclusive. We can have greater fire safe- ty with upholstered furniture without risk from the chemical exposure of halo- genated flame retardants. Preferred Finishing's Firewall K-800 series of fire barrier interliners does not Preferred Finishing (Cont'd. from p. 1) contain any halogenated flame retardants or "BIFMA's Chemicals of Concern." The company is a leading fire barrier interliner producer in the United States. Firewall Barriers are highly effective and can be used to meet the most stringent furniture flammability regulations like CAL TB 133 and the Boston Fire Code. Preferred's line of Firewall Barriers work well with either smoldering or open flame ignition sources. For more information, visit booth #8-1120, go online to www.firewall barriers.com, call 864.839.9432 or email kbullock@preferredfinishing.com. piece a more free shape." Remo is produced in three versions – a stackable chair or a non-stackable chair with bent plywood legs and a stackable metal-legged chair. The wood-legged versions have a warm and friendly appearance and are extremely light and therefore easy to move around. "It's a chair probably for restaurants, for cafes, for bistros, but it could be a kitchen chair," said Grcic. The wood chairs are finished in natural ash or stained in colors: chalk, walnut, grey and black. The metal-legged version of Remo offers enhanced functionality for contract use. The plywood shell is finished in nat- ural ash or colored with a matt open grain in white, grey, black or yellow. Its metal legs are matched to the chair's shell color. Moreover, the lacquered wooden shell can be produced in custom colors to match any interior space. Since he established Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design (KGID) in 1991, the Munich-based designer has devel- oped furniture, objects and lighting for many leading companies in the design ICF Group (Cont'd. from p. 1) field. Grcic defines function in human terms, combining formal strictness with considerable mental acuity and humor. He is often defined as a minimalist, but Konstantin prefers to speak of simplicity. In recent years, Plank has researched technological design possi- bilities and sustainability matters with designers of international renown. As a consequence, Plank's products have received numerous awards and acknowl- edgments; for instance, the XXII Compasso d'Oro ADI Design Award for its Myto chair and the IF Product Design Award – Gold selection for its Miura stool. These products now form part of the permanent collections of some of the most important museums – e.g. the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the International Design Museum in Munich, and the Design Museum of London as well as the Art Institute of Chicago. ICF is proud to represent Plank and its products in North America. For more information, visit the ICF Group Showroom #365 (3rd floor), go to www.icf source.com, call 800.237.1625 or email ICFcustomerservice@icfgroup.com. stars. Jason Silva, a media artist, futurist and philosopher, will get the audience to think about the world around them and how people interact with technology. This level of excellence is something that our showrooms, exhibitors and attendees have come to expect from the show." The 2015 keynote presenters are: PATRICIA URQUIOLA [KE1] Sponsored by Haworth, Inc., Monday, June 15, 8:00AM Patricia Urquiola, designer and architect, was born in Oviedo, Spain. She now lives and works in Milan where she runs Studio Urquiola. Her work is widely known to be playful and poetic, yet prag- matic and functional, a creative combina- tion that is the magic behind her work. She comes and goes through convention- al time – rethinking, reinventing and cre- ating new. The effect is a powerful reminder of the past and exploration into the now, always creating a new experi- ence for the user. JASON SILVA [KE2] Tuesday, June 16, 8:00AM Jason Silva is the Emmy-nominated host of National Geographic Channel's No. 1 rated and Emmy nominated series, "Brain Games," seen in more than 100 countries. He is the creator of "Shots of Awe," a short film series of "trailers for the mind" that serve as philosophical espresso shots exploring innovation, technology, creativ- ity, futurism and the metaphysics of the imagination. "Shots of Awe" have received more than 13 million views. Jason also created the web series "Future of Us" for AOL, exploring exponential technology and the future of humanity. From 2005 to 2011, Venezuela-born Silva was a presenter on Current TV, the Creative Minds (Cont'd. from p. 1) Emmy-winning, independent cable net- work started by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, where he hosted, wrote and produced more than 100 hours of original content. An active and prolific global speaker, Jason has spoken at TEDGlobal and Google's Zeitgeist Conference and keynoted multiple events for Microsoft, IBM and Adobe. MARTIN LESJAK AND ANASTASIJA SUGIC [KE3] Sponsored by Mohawk Group, Wednesday, June 17, 11:00AM Born in Banja Luka, Bosnia in 1984, Anastasija Sugic arrived in Graz initially with plans to study medicine. While Sugic finished requirements for her degree in 2012, she had already made a name for herself as an independent fashion design- er. Her brand ANASTASIA SU is influ- enced by Sugic's extensive knowledge of the human body and its workings acquired from her background in studying medi- cine. This result is a studio that creates designs and products that are not only aes- thetically pleasing but that are also com- patible with the human body's form. Martin Lesjak, born in Judenburg, Austria, in 1972, is an architect and founder and CEO of INNOCAD. Established in 1999 in Graz, the firm has won numerous competitions and received design awards both domestical- ly and internationally. In addition to his practice, Lesjak has taught at the Technical University of Graz since 2003. He feels strongly that in addition to cre- ating and designing product, that his designs provide comprehensive solutions and a meaningful context. The keynote presentations are free and set the stage for what promises to be a dynamic, engaging and empowering show experience. drawer provides stability when the drawer is extended. The 6320 Mobile Credenza includes a locking lateral file drawer that can accommodate letter or legal- sized hanging folders, with files hang- ing left-to-right or front-to-back. It includes a pullout printer tray – ideal for a printer or all-in-one, a paper stor- age shelf, two supply drawers and a full-length storage cabinet with adjustable shelf inside. The credenza rests on locking inline casters for secu- rity and mobility, and like the Mobile File Pedestal, the fifth wheel under the bottom drawer prevents tipping when the drawer is extended. "A well designed office that is organized and efficient can inspire pro- ductivity, even in areas where space is at a premium," says Bill Becker, BDI's Design Director and CEO. "With this BDI (Cont'd. from p. 1) collection, we've addressed not only design and functionality, but also the growing integration of technology in the office space. Format brings everything an office space needs into a smaller foot- print." About BDI BDI is a premier designer and manufac- turer of high-performance furniture and an industry leader in home theater, office and modular shelving systems. Guided by the philosophy that everything has its place, BDI furniture combines great design with innovative functionality to seamlessly integrate technology into the home and office environments. BDI products are available through leading furniture and electronic retailers through- out the United States, Canada, the U.K. and elsewhere. Visit BDI at booth #7070, or go to www.bdiusa.com. SOURCE ONE PRIVACY CURTAIN COLLECTION – HALO AND DAYBREAK Founded in 1985 by Dennis Couch, D.L. Couch distributes fabrics and wallcover- ings from the Midwest to New England. Known for being a driving force in the wallcovering industry, in recent years it has become a rising star in the fabric market. From durable contract vinyl wall- coverings to ornate handcrafted designs to on-trend textiles, D.L. Couch has spent the last 30 years being on the cutting edge of the ever-changing, style-driven business of working with (and for) the nation's top designers. Notable national brands like Lanark, Versa and Source One have become go-to collections in the marketplace, combining design with durability. D.L. Couch is proud to introduce the latest patterns from its Source One Privacy Curtain Collection – Halo and Daybreak. These two healthcare-focused pri- vacy curtain patterns continue the tra- dition of offering the health services community a choice of intricately and beautifully woven jacquards and the exciting digitally printed Integral Mesh curtains in non-institution- al designs, patterns and colorways. Whether it is the soft, supple and sooth- ing concentric circles in Halo woven with silky smooth upholstery grade FR yarns, or the understat- ed geometric pattern Daybreak that features sophisticated and gradated coloring printed on soft and silk-like hand of "Super Kube" base cloth, both are tai- lored to address and promote the heal- ing process. Halo and Daybreak are available in a variety of colorways in both cut yardage or ready to hang finished cur- tains. Halo, as a finished curtain, has the incompara- ble Jordan Mesh attached to the top of the curtain while Daybreak, as an Integral Mesh curtain has the patent- ed one piece construction for increased strength and continuity of pattern and color from top to bottom. All Source One privacy curtains are made in the U.S.A. and are readily avail- able through D.L. Couch. Visit D.L. Couch at Merchandise Mart Showroom #11-113. For more information, go to www.dlcouch.com, call 800.433.0790 or email dlcouch@dlcouch.com.