Inspiration
Springtime Design Showcase Local talents come together for an inspiring pop-up shop/gallery in the Waterfall Building this May by Stephanie MacDonald and Jenn Taggart, Pitch PR
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some of Vancouver’s brightest design talents coming together in an iconic Vancouver location on the first weekend of May. A well-regarded furniture designer and builder herself, Kate Duncan is the brains behind ADDRESS: part pop-up shop, part showroom and part gallery, ADDRESS is Vancouver’s largest local furniture and home accessories showcase. Now in its third year, this event gathers an astounding assembly of local talents to collaborate with Kate and her brand at the iconic Arthur Erickson Waterfall Building in the heart of the Armoury District on May 5- 8, 2016. As a local furniture designer and maker, Kate decided to create an opportunity where the abundant local talent she was surrounded by could be seen and promoted. This group of diverse talents are brought together by design methods that are deeply rooted in refined aesthetics, hands-on craftsmanship and use of exceptional materials; resulting in a variety of contemporary pieces. Participating brands are hand-selected by Kate herself. As the event grows each year, it becomes more and more important to stay true to the essence of ADDRESS: focus on the local makers and help provide a leg up within the industry. This year, Kate has invited local interior designer, Amber Kingsnorth of MāK Interiors to curate the event. This curated approach creates warm, inviting vignettes within the space that allow attendees to revel in design, not just view it. The brands are folded together seamlessly within the grouped collection to create a cultivated ambiance. This year’s ADDRESS line-up will feature 22 YPNEXTHOME.CA
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the launch of Kate’s sexy new furniture line. There are another five brands launching new product at ADDRESS this year, including wonderful textile work by Ana Isabel Textiles, Antipod Workshop, Clothstudio (formerly Ravi Designs), as well as Fabulous Furnishings and Upholstery. Design industry heavyweights Nicholas Purcell Furniture, Ox + Monkey, Pot Inc., Propellor, Russell Hackney, Shipway Living Design, Stefanie Dueck, Steven Pollack, Trevor Mills Woodturning, WoodReform and Zoë Luyendijk in collaboration with Salari Fine Carpet Collections will all be featured in the show’s vignettes. “We’re pumped for this year’s event! Every aspect of ADDRESS gets bigger and better each year – this year is no exception. I am so very proud to be a part of the chic Vancouver design scene,” says Kate. Check out all this exciting show has to offer, May 5 - 8, 11am – 6pm, at the Waterfall Building, 1540 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver.