Philly’s architecture design festival promoting the importance of design since 2005. 100 events | Oct 6-17 2021 | Produced by @philaarchcenter#designphilly
Patience is a virtue but we're too excited about this year's Festival! Here's a sneak peak of some of our favorite events. Keep an eye out for the full schedule very soon!
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RSVP - First drink is on us! bit.ly/45oALxl
It's officially summer! Join the DesignPhilly team at Liberty Point next Thurs 6/1 for drinks on the water, and meet other designers who are participating. Exchange ideas, get inspired, and learn more about the Festival!
#FeedbackFriday! We want to hear from YOU about what you want to see more of in our space. @PhilaArchCenter hired @FrancisCauffman to conduct a feasibility study and conceptual plan to reimagine the space for all users. Take the survey! bit.ly/41Xrw4o
Our colleague @nitadee is kicking off our @DesignPhilly presentation on the Equitable Community Engagement Toolkit project.
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Need a vacation? Join @Shofuso to find a "A Bit of Japan" on a tour of the Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts and Design and Nakashima Woodworkers, discussing mid-century architectures and Japanese design influences in New Hope.
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Let's make a scene! Tomorrow at the W Hotel
Join us for a chat on interior design, passion, and placemaking with Velocette Studio, Tantillo Architecture, US CEO of @KartellOfficial & moderator @Sarcher.
RSVP here! bit.ly/3fTICO1
Poth (@phillyapts) will open up their common area for an outdoor block party with local music, food, & other vendors from Brewerytown! They'll also unveil an installation focusing on the history and design of the building. Come meet your neighbors!
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Celebrate the return of excitement for Frankford Pause Park! Enjoy food trucks & performances as @cdesignc_tweets unveils plans to transform the lot into a park with gardens, a stage, and play structures, all sitting on a bed of colorful turf grass.
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Engagement is how a city understands community needs. But what if there's no trust? Join @philadelphiagov's Service Design Studio on Zoom to learn how they spent the last few years building an Equitable Community Engagement Toolkit to ensure accountability
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Happy 150th birthday, @assocpublicart! Celebrate with them and @vmfa's Valerie Cassel Oliver as she revisits her experiences of bringing Rumors of War, the first public sculpture created by world-renowned artist Kehinde Wiley, to the museum and Richmond
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Gritty, the Liberty Bell, wizwit-Philly icons. But only one inspired the 2222 Maquette by @gensler_design. Based off of the crack in the Liberty Bell, this 27’ tall screen wall from the lobby of 2222 Market has been made mini & in VR for @PhilaArchCenter.
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Take advantage of the nice weather while it lasts! Join @TheRailPark for walking tours of the park, focusing on three sections: the Tunnel, the Cut, the Viaduct, and Phase One. Reconnect with nature and each other.
RSVP here! bit.ly/3MjMu72
Tonight's the DesignPhiladelphia Kickoff Party! And it's not too late get tickets.
Join us at @cherrystpier to get the first look at the installations & socialize with the design community. Thanks to sponsors @paralleledge, @brickworksbp & @TwoRobbers. bit.ly/3VikiWb
Get ready for interactive exhibitions, programs, and more part of @designphilly’s ten day festival highlighting architecture and design at the Pier beginning with tomorrow’s Kickoff Party through Oct. 23. All ages welcome. #DesignPhilly#CherryStreetPierbit.ly/3CQOEI8
Don't forget about the little ones! Kids Fest is on this weekend from 10am-3pm. Join us for family-friendly events from Pals Socks, Imagen Fotografi, 4&7 Art, Project Play, @Readby4th, and Stick-lets! bit.ly/3ChBNgO
Special thanks to our Kids Fest sponsor @visitphilly.
Learn about the ABCs of social justice and equity in architecture and interior design with Dissent by Design and @drexelwestphal. This talk will propose a new manifesto to challenge the status quo and create equitable and inclusive spaces for all. bit.ly/3T9AlDZ