Beautiful New Introductions from Luna Textiles
Graphic, Vertical, High Performance...Luna Textiles delivers another stunning collection. 

 
DESIGNED IN RESPONSE TO THE RADICAL CREATIVE SPIRIT OF SAN FRANCISCO’S HIGH-TECH CULTURE, TELEPATHY OFFERS A KINETIC GRAPHIC PATTERN WITH AN UBER- MODERN EDGE ALIGNED WITH THE ATTITUDE OF TODAY’S UNCONVENTIONAL WORK SETTINGS. THIS ALTERNA-ACCENT FABRIC IS AVAILABLE IN BLACK AND WHITE. NYLON, COTTON AND POLYESTER FIBERS ENSURE LONGEVITY.
AFFINITY IS A VERTICAL FABRIC THAT EXTENDS THE DESIGN CONCEPT INTRODUCED BY FACET.  INSPIRED BY THE OP ART GEOMETRIES OF VICTOR VASARELY, THE FABRIC CREATES AN INTRIGUING OPTICAL ILLUSION WITH A LARGE-SCALE REPEAT AND UNIQUE STRUCTURE ANIMATED BY HIGHLIGHTS AND SHADOWS. AS A DIMENSIONAL VERTICAL FABRIC, AFFINITY HELPS TO CONTROL ACOUSTICS.

ACOLYTE IS A VERSATILE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE, BLEACH- CLEANABLE FABRIC, FOR SEATING AND VERTICAL PANEL APPLICATIONS. ITS RICH AND LIVELY SURFACE OF VARIEGATED COLOR EVOKES THE UNIQUE CHARM OF NATURAL, HANDWOVEN FIBERS.



Mary BlanchardLuna Textiles
NEWH/ Arizona Membership Event
Mary Blanchard, Shannon Vance, Joni Beals
NEWH/Arizona jump started this year with an evening for it's members.  Thank you to the board members who arranged a lovely evening!  Thank you to Bar Napkin Productions for hosting us.  We are excited to have you as new members!  We hope to see again at future NEWH/Arizona Events









Mary BlanchardNEWH/Arizona
Vitracolor Neutrals from Skyline Design...

New Neutrals have been added to the Vitracolor color bank at Skyline Design.  Vitracolor is our innovative and eco-friendly back-painted glass incorporates vibrant color with the classic beauty of architectural glass. With low-VOC and water-based paint production processes, Skyline’s Vitracolor sustainably ensures a uniform coating for each glass panel and offers virtually unlimited color possibilities. Choose from our current inspired offerings or utilize Skyline’s exact color matching formula for vast design capabilities.  Email me to get your samples ordered today!
Introducing Wallcovering from Luna Textiles...
Derived from their classic panel fabric collections, Luna Textiles introduced at NeoCon six woven fabrics made especially for wallcovering use.  Each collection has a stain resistant finish and ranges in price from $27.50 - $37.50 a lineal yard.  Click Luna Walls for more information about these beautiful textiles for vertical application.  Email me for samples today!



Mary BlanchardLuna Textiles
Soelberg Industries Introduces Solid Surface Texture Panels


Solid Surface Texture Panels by Soelberg Industries are a non-porous, low maintenance texture solution that enables you to reach new textural heights in concept and design. A choice of 4 different patterns and 4 different colors in standard sheet sizes of 30" x 96" or 30" x 120", with the option of horizontal or vertical pattern direction, opens the way for individual expression. Create with Solid Surface.  Click here for more patterns and colors.
Piastra....from Soelberg Industries
Creative Plank System to 
Create Texture... 
   
The Piastra pattern is a surface system that is made up of a combination of 20 different sizes of mdf planks that are pressed in 3D laminate finishes. The varying sizes allow for an intricate arrangement of lines and depth creating a stunning layer of texture. The planks are available in any of our standard 3D laminate finishes or a combination of finishes to create greater contrast and variation.

Click Soelberg Industries - Piastra for more information or contact me to see this stunning product in person! 
Mary Blanchard
O'Rielly Chevrolet...a custom solution from Skyline Design
Take a look at this successful collaboration with Office Space Design, The Material Collective, and Skyline Design architectural glass.  Sally Chavez, owner of Office Space Design, wanted a custom glass partition for the Cafe area of her project, O'Rielly Chevrolet dealership in Tucson.  



Cafe - O'Rielly Chevrolet Tucson  - photo courtesy of Office Space Design
Utilizing Skyline Design's unique AST Digital Glass Printing technique, Sally created an image of current and vintage Chevy car wheels and Skyline was able to print that image on glass.  To learn more about how the AST Digital Glass technique can help you convey branding and showcase creativity, visit the Skyline Design website:  Skyline Design: AST Digital Glass Printing





Visit the links below for More information on the O'Rielly Chevrolet Dealership makeover:

Longtime car dealer O'Rielly gets major makeover

O'Rielly Chevrolet: Facebook
Mary Blanchard
Heard on NPR..."Designing The Modern Office Space"
I was pleasantly surprised to hear a segment on the Diane Rehm Show last week regarding office design and its impact on productivity in the workplace. This discussion reminded me of an article I recently read about research Gensler has done on open-office work environments and it's toll on productivity and collaboration. 

BuzziSpace - Hoods and Cubes - Chicago Showroom
I've included links to both the NPR program and article below.  In summary...a balanced approach with a mix of work environments that promote different work modes (focused work, collaboration and learning) lead to a higher-performing workplace.

The Diane Rehm Show: Designing the Modern Office

ITEAM212: RESPECT THE BUBBLE! WORKERS NEED ROOM TO THINK – GENSLER STUDY REVEALS
Mary Blanchard
Meet Piergiorgio Cazzaniga....

Piergiorgio Cazzaniga is an internationally-known Italian designer who has partnered with Andreu World  with much acclaimed success.  Creator of Reverse and the Red Dot Award winners Sail (2012) and Flex (2013) collections for Andreu World, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga's innovative creations using new injection-mold thermopolymer technology are both beautiful and durable.  I had the pleasure of meeting Piergiorgio Cazzaniga today at the Andreu World America annual sales meeting.  Contact me today to learn more about his innovative collections. 
Mary Blanchard
Summer Classics Contract...2014 Introductions Available NOW!
I am at Summer Classics headquarters learning about all the new collections for 2014...I can't wait to share the new catalog with you!  New Collections, new Specials, new Finishes, and new Fabrics that start at 30,000 double rubs....here is a sneak peek:



Charleston Arm Chair ...in Oyster

Mary Blanchard
There's an App for that...Association for Contract Textiles (ACT)
The Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) is pleased to announce their new mobile app!   Download on Google Play or iTunes:

This is a handy new mobile reference tool describes:

ACT Performance Guidelines, including the definitions and a Quicktime video showing the test methods for Colorfastness to Light, Flammability, Physical Properties, Wet + Dry Crocking, and Abrasion – both Martindale & Wyzenbeek methods.

Sustainability Guideline or facts, which is a new certification program developed to recognize contract textiles that conform to the rigors of the multi-attribute standard NSF/ANSI 336 and are third party certified. A facts sustainability rating indicated a textiles has been evaluated for environmental, economic and social aspects in it's life cycle. 

Textile Glossary, which describes common contract textile terms.

QR Code Reader About, listing the ACT members and history.

Mary Blanchard
Eco-etch Volume Program from Skyline Design
From Designed to affordably add beauty, privacy, and light transmission to large-scale interior spaces, Skyline’s Eco-etch Volume Program focuses on projects of 5,000-square-feet and more. The product line offers 12 unique single-sided eco-etch glass designs at prices 20 percent less expensive than similar film solutions. Five of the program’s designs are considered Skyline’s top-selling patterns, and one design is created by the customized placement of an etched gradient. 
Mary Blanchard
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