This week The Material Collective turns five. The hard work of establishing a sales agency and building a business has been both humbling and rewarding. I love what I do and appreciate everyone along the way that has helped me grow as a professional, a leader, a working mother and wife. I could not be where I am today without the support of the design community, the manufacturers I've represented both past and present, my family and friends. A special "thank you" to my husband who continued to believe in me and my business even when I had nothing to show for my efforts some months. How appropriate for him to surprise me with a company sign for my office this Christmas, as wood is the traditional gift for your 5th anniversary. Cheers!
I am excited to announce that Patty Vera has joined The Material Collective in the much needed role of Administrative Assistant. Patty will be involved with sample ordering, quote and order follow up, and maintaining a healthy calendar of appointments for me. She can be reached by email at patty@thematerialcollective.com
Join me in welcoming, Patty!
Patty Vera
My name is Patty Vera. Originally born and raised in California, I became an Arizona resident to attend Collins College in Tempe, AZ, where I received my Bachelors of Art, Interior Design. AutoCAD was my favorite subject and will continue pursuing it. While in College I went on to become the ASID North Student Rep to the Board.
Prior to working with Mary at The Material Collective, I’ve held many positions in the ever so respected retail business as associate, shift supervisor, visual manager, and store manager. I spent 5 years as a Showroom Manager at Corporate Interior systems.
Regardless of everything I’ve done, my heart belongs at home. I’m fortunate to stay home and help Mary as her Administrative Assistant. This gives me time to be a mommy to my almost 9 month old baby boy and chef to my husband. When I need a break you can find me running, hiking, camping, practicing Muay Thai or planning my next Tough Mudder.
Preview Skyline's new Wayfinding program at HCD. Skyline Design combines creative expression with today's most advanced glass technologies.
Healthcare Design Conference & Expo
November 12-15 / Houston, TX
George R. Brown Convention Center
Contact me for more information on how Skyline Design can transform your healthcare space.
As flexibility continues to occupy the forefront of workplace design, Andreu World is staying ahead of the pack. Renowned for their forward-thinking contract furnishings, the Spanish manufacturer harnessed a 60-year track record at this year's NeoCon, revealing a sleek assortment of versatile new designs we expect will throw a curveball at how specifiers approach collaborative interiors.
Among these new introductions, Raglan stands out as a highlight. The family of modular lounge chairs and sofas incorporates edge seaming reminiscent of tensile Raglan sleeves common within athletic attire—an eye-opening indication of the collection's flexibility. Meticulous craftsmanship guarantees sleek and durable seating tailored to withstand the round-the-clock energy of collaborative spaces, and Andreu World's seemingly limitless range of fabric, color, and finish combinations gives designers the leeway to specify Raglan as they see fit.
To read the rest of the article, visit the Interior Design website. For more info on Andreu World, please contact me directly.
BOLON brings you BOLON BY YOU...6 new patterns with 48 color options to personalize the flooring for your project. Interior Design magazine features the full program on their web edition. I'm out showing the program now. Contact me for more information or to schedule a presentation today!
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I recently had the tremendous honor of being interviewed for the 2016 NEWH Magazine, Summer Edition.
Leading a wonderful group of talented men and women has been very rewarding. Our local chapter, NEWH Arizona, raised over $10,000 in scholarship funds last year.
We continue to draw more interest in our organization as we improve the quality and content of our events to match our membership's interest. I'm so proud of the work we've done and look forward to my continued role in this organization. To find out more about NEWH, our events and join our chapter, please visit the NEWH Arizona home page.
People can't stop talking about their NeoCon experience, especially the award winning products. Andreu World had an impressive showing and won 5 Gold and 2 Silver Best Of NeoCon awards! Check out the new products on their blog post below (click on image to take you there). Contact me for pricing and/or samples.
NeoCon never fails to wow and impress me and I am honored to represent such award winning brands! Here are the highlights from NeoCon last week:
ARCHITECTURAL & DECORATIVE GLASS - SILVER: Skyline Design - Gradients
You can learn more about the partnership and design process between Skyline Design and Scholten & Baijings in the June issue of Metropolis magazine.
CONFERENCE ROOM FURNITURE - GOLD: Andreu World - Ratio
SEATING: CONFERENCE - GOLD: Andreu World - Alya
SEATING: SOFAS & LOUNGE - GOLD: Andreu World - Flex Lounge
SEATING: STACKING - GOLD: Andreu World - Duos
TABLES: OCCASIONAL - GOLD: Andreu World - Reverse Lounge Tables
SEATING: GUEST - SILVER: Andreu World - Couve Chair
SEATING: BARSTOOL - SILVER: Andreu World - Flex S-Series
Possibly setting a Best of NeoCon record with 7 category wins, but no surprise to me, Andreu World knocks it out of the park with its impressive line up of seating and tables. Of particular note are the wins for product designed for conference and lounge spaces.
f course flying all the way over to Valencia, Spain wasn't all work...
The 60th Anniversary Andreu World Sales Convention took place during Las Fallas de Velencia, a traditional celebration held in commemoration of Saint Joseph. Falles is the word used to describe both the celebration and the monuments burnt during the celebration.
Fireworks went off in the afternoon and evenings several days leading up to La Crema, the final day of burning.
No better way to take in the sights of modern day Valencia than through the old riverbed of the now a dry river Turia... Parque Gulliver, El Palau de la Musica, and Santiago Calatrava's LaCiudad de las Artes y las Ciencias.
Ending on a high note, Cheers! to new friendships with my Andreu World familia. See you again soon! ... they did say "next time you come" a few times ;-)
Building upon a collection of notable alliances in the arts, Skyline Design is expanding the Digital Glass Portfolio to include work by the artist Susan Hable Smith from the design studio Hable Construction. Feathers, Seagrass, and Bulbs are three new images based on a series of watercolors inspired by her investigations into the mystery, essence, and presence of the natural world.
The Portfolio offers a selection of images for large format digital printing on glass using proprietary etching techniques.
With its ASTTM Digital Glass Printing technology, Skyline Design leads the field in uniting aesthetic sensibilities with innovative industrial production. Produced on low-iron, PPG Starphire® tempered glass, images can be produced with translucent AST etch or AST III Vitracolor® back paint (for wall cladding).
All patterns are available in sizes up to 60” x 120” and in all standard glass thicknesses. Customization is available.
Elliott Workgroup's Parkite project located on Main Street in Park City is a luxurious texture living experience. Using the Piastra pattern from Soelberg in the lobby, individual unit entries and accent walls in the hallways create an unforgettable first impression.
Project designed by Dallas Davis and Tricia Janes of Elliott Workgroup.
Contact me for more information about the Piastra or any other products from Soelberg.
I had the pleasure of attending the Andreu World Sales Convention and 60th Anniversary Celebration in Valencia, Spain last month.
Andreu World's founder, Francisco Andreu Marti, warmly welcomed us to the Andreu World headquarters, showroom... his corporate family.
Jesus Llinares (CEO, Andreu World), Francisco Andreu Marti (Founder, Andreu World)
The Mission of Andreu World is to create sustainable and innovative designs, provide durable furniture solutions that allow users to enjoy the spaces that people utilize in a smart and healthy way.
Raglan Collection
Throughout the factory and showroom you can see the vision and values embodied by each chair and table produced by Andreu World... state of the art manufacturing facilities, commitment to design, innovation, and well-made products.
Tradition...Integrity...Love for detail...
Zarina Collection...waiting for your specification!
Smile Bar tool...happy to get it's finish on!
Your order is shipping!
For more information about Andreu World, visit their page on this site or contact me.
Add texture to your walls easy with Soelberg Industries. Choose from a variety of patterns and laminates to create a wow factory focal point on any wall of your interior space. We cut to size so you only pay for material you need. Contact me today for more information and samples.
Scalpello - Horizontal Orientation
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Have you noticed the beautiful new website from Andreu World?! Easily build your specification and print images for your material boards. Try it out today!
Excting new dividers and textures to build on the Natura Collection from Soelberg Industries.
We had a wonderful evening with Tziporah Salamon as she shared her life stories through her amazing vintage clothing collection. The committee did a wonderful job organizing the event, gathering sponsorships and raffle items, and selling tickeets to the event. Thank you all for the support of our organization!
A translucent warp allows the tonal color combinations to shine and provides a subtle glimmer to the floor. See the entire Flow collection from BOLON including the new Bolon Studio shape - Scale.
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