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Walter Knabe’s Poster Design Unveiled by Super Bowl Host Committee
Wednesday night was an exciting evening as the Super Bowl Host Committee unveiled the official Super Bowl XLVI welcome poster at the Indianapolis Conrad which was designed by Walter Knabe. Knabe was chosen to design the poster over several other Indiana artists by The Cultural and Arts Programs committee of the Host Committee. Knabe’s studio is located at Indiana Design Center and he is internationally known for his fine art, fabrics and wall coverings and his client list includes Michael Jordan, Richard Gere and Madonna.
“We are proud to announce local artist Walter Knabe as the artist of the Host Committee’s
commemorative poster,” said Allison Melangton, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
2012 Super Bowl Host Committee. “The poster highlights our impressive local talent and honors
the commitment and excitement of the city as a host.”
True to Knabe’s dynamic artistic style, the poster includes Lady Victory from the Soldiers and Sailors Monument alongside Lucas Oil Stadium, the Host Committee logo and an official NFL football. Knabe is no stranger to creating commemorative pieces. In 2010, he was the first Indiana artist selected as the Official “500 Artist” for the Indianapolis 500 which included several manifestations of his 2010 painting that is now part of the IMS’ permanent art collection.
Congratulations, Walter!
Sun Valley Bronze Hardware Now Available in Indiana
There are a number of hardware lines that offer style and quality to customers in Indiana but each is unique in it’s philosophy, history and design aesthetic. Popular on the West and East Coast, Sun Valley Bronze is now available in Indiana and exclusively available through Winner Hardware Specialties in Indianapolis.
Based in Hailey, Idaho, Sun Valley Bronze produces hand-crafted and hand-finished solid bronze door, kitchen, bath and cabinet hardware. The bronze material offers an element of antiquity while the modern technology promises quality along with the choice of a contemporary look. The styles pictured below are among the latest designs to be introduced to the market.
What’s evident in Sun Valley Bronze’s philosophy is it’s commitment to the environment. The products allow for LEED materials and resources credits and are made from 90-95% post consumer bronze. Another factor green-conscious customers often consider is where a product is being manufactured and delivered from – across the globe vs. within the U.S. (SVB is manufactured in Idaho). The full Green Statement can be viewed in a short video by clicking here.
To learn more about Sun Valley Bronze and see product samples, contact Winner Hardware Specialties. The Winner Hardware showroom is located at 4340 W. 96th St., Suite 104 in Indianapolis. Winner Hardware also has a product display located on the second floor of the Indiana Design Center.
The contemporary 900 Series Gate Latch pictured has a hidden cam in the slide bar. Made from white bronze with a dark grey/black patina finish (W3).
Also contemporary in style, the 905 Series Gate Latch features an exposed cam. Finish is satin white bronze (W1).
The innovative 2000 Series entry set offers minimalist styling for the home. This set is designed to function without an escutcheon plate, allowing the grip handle, cylinder and thumb piece to mount directly to the door.
Premier Experience Showroom to Open Saturday, October 1
The Indiana Design Center is excited to welcome The Premier Group to the IDC. The Premier Group is an Indiana business committed to integrating technology and design for ease-of-use in everyday life. They will open the Premier Experience showroom on the first floor of the Design Center on Saturday, October 1.
The 1,600 square-foot showroom, open to the public, features engaging Home Entertainment Solutions to enhance any lifestyle and simplify complex technology for everyday use, including home theater and surround sound systems, distributed video, and home music systems. Also on display are solutions ranging from controlled lighting and shades to climate control, security systems, camera surveillance, wired and wireless networks, and other home automation options. Premier Product Specialists are on-site to provide the professional knowledge and support necessary to meet the needs of a wide variety of projects and budgets. A Premier Design Team is also be available to collaborate with design trade professionals for larger scale or for more complex projects.
“The Premier Experience showroom provides a unique experience for retail customers, as well as a fantastic opportunity for collaboration with design professionals at the Indiana Design Center,” Melissa Averitt, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales for Pedcor Companies said. ”Premier is a great resource for customers who wish to embrace yet simplify technology and designers who wish to help them do just that.”
Founded by three DePauw University graduates in 1999, The Premier Group is dedicated to its Indiana roots. While the business has grown to be ranked nationally, the owners never fail to attribute their success to a knowledgeable staff, great customer service and a dedication to quality.
“The Indiana Design Center is a natural fit for us,” Jason Barth, CEO and Owner of The Premier Group, said. “The IDC shares our passion for being a helpful and accessible resource for the community and we’re excited to witness the customer interactions that will grow out of this relationship.”
View The Premier Group’s previous work below. For more information about Premier, visit their website at http://www.premier-group.com.
Join Us for a Special IDC Preview Night
All are welcome! We cordially invite you to visit the Indiana Design Center on May 14 from 5 pm – 8 pm for a first floor showroom preview night. Discover a mix of art and design at the IDC as recently opened 1st floor retail showrooms welcome you, fine artist April Willy has work on display and the Eckert-Wright Art & Design gallery celebrates their opening.
This evening is coupled with the IU Health North Hospital Arts & Design District Gallery Walk and we encourage you to enjoy an evening in the district! The gallery walk runs from 5 pm – 10 pm.
Special Attractions
Enjoy Art & Design:
- Official grand opening of the Eckert-Wright Art & Design gallery which has work from nationally and internationally renowned artists and features specialty antiques and oriental rugs
- April Willy Fine Art to exhibit artwork in the Grand Hall
- Blu Moon Café to feature artwork by Ernie Mills
Showroom Promotions:
- Register to win a dream bathroom at Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery
- Sign up to win an area rug from Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs and receive special discount certificates
- Register to win a $500 Drapery Street gift certificate
- Meet special guest and local jewelry designer, Jill Duzan at Drapery Street; Duzan’s jewelry incorporates organic elements to showcase a rugged elegance
- Take advantage of a one-night, 10% off in-store items offer at Holder Mattress-Home Collection
Please contact the IDC concierge with questions: concierge@indianadesigncenter.com or 317-569-5975.
Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs Opening at the IDC!
We are very excited to officially announce that Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs will soon occupy an approximately 5,000-square-foot retail showroom on the first level of the Indiana Design Center! The new Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs location is set to open in May 2011 and will be dedicated to the latest in home fashion, offering carpet, area rugs, ceramic and stone tile, hardwood flooring and resilient flooring. Visitors to the showroom will find leading brands like Masland, Fabrica, Shaw Industries and Mohawk as well as a tile and hardwood galleries with leading brands and products from around the world.
“Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs is part of Jack Laurie Group, which has been installing and maintaining flooring throughout Indiana since 1950 and will join several other family-owned and Indiana-based businesses like Santarossa, Holder Mattress Company and Outré located at the Indiana Design Center,” said Melissa Averitt, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales for Pedcor Companies. “We are very proud that Jack Laurie Group identified the Indiana Design Center as the right place to expand their strong residential flooring operation into the Indianapolis market; their breadth of product, well-trained and experienced staff, and vested interest in Indiana’s design community create a perfect fit for the Indiana Design Center,” said Averitt.
“Our 5,000-square-foot showroom will offer everything designers and our clients need to transform flooring selections into a statement in the home,” said Tony Wright, Director of Residential Services for Jack Laurie Home Floor Designs. “The new showroom will be paired with the strong customer service and project management for which we have become known in our Fort Wayne showroom and state-wide commercial operations. We are eager to officially open our doors in May and are already set up to handle any size flooring project in the market.”
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IDC Featured in Midwest Living
If you pick up the February issue of Midwest Living, you’ll see a handful of Indianapolis-area destinations that were featured as “Best New Midwest Places to Play, Eat and Stay”. Attractions included the Carmel Arts & Design District which featured the Indiana Design Center and neighboring Palladium. Also topping the list: IMA’s 100 Acres art and nature park, “SoBro’s” Recess and downtown’s JW Marriott. Visit the site to see who else made the list and, most importantly, get out and experience them for yourself!
Holder Mattress Company Showroom Coming to the IDC
We are very excited to announce another first floor retail showroom moving to the Indiana Design Center! A new Holder Mattress Home Collection store is set to open in early 2011 and will be a specialty retail showroom featuring Holder’s custom two-sided mattresses and box springs, heirloom- quality furniture, case goods, gift items, home décor and bed accessories. Specialty product lines include Hickory Chair, Wesley Allen, Carriage House, Artistica, Butler Specialty Company and more.
Soon-to-be exterior entrance to the showroom.
Formed in 1947, Holder Mattress has been a family-owned and operated company that has built a reputation of excellence by using the finest quality materials to hand-craft mattresses and box springs. All custom items are created in Holder’s Kokomo, Indiana factory. Through the Holder Mattress Home Collection showroom, visitors can purchase a one-of-a-kind, two-sided Holder mattress and an array of other items for the home.
“The Holder Mattress Home Collection showroom is an excellent example of the design center’s commitment to championing design excellence in the State. The family-owned Holder company is not only Indiana-based, but they also hand-craft and sell their custom goods right here in Indiana. The IDC will be a great showcase for the excellent products and expertise Holder brings to the marketplace,” said Melissa Averitt, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales for Pedcor Companies.
“We are very eager to open our brand new showroom at the Indiana Design Center. The array of specialty products featured in the showroom will provide shoppers with endless options for their home that are both unique and high-quality. As a third-generation owner of the company, I look forward to carrying on my family’s reputation for superior quality and customer service at our new IDC location,” said Lauren Taylor, General Manager at Holder Mattress Co., Inc.
We will keep you updated on showroom progress, along with the other interior showroom build-outs, and you can also follow Holder Mattress Company on their new Facebook page.
See report at IndyStar.com.
Santarossa Showroom Coming to the IDC
We are excited to announce that Santarossa Mosaic & Tile Co. will open an 1,800 square foot retail showroom on the first level of the Indiana Design Center in early 2011.
As the state’s premier natural stone and hard surfaces provider, Santarossa works with residential and commercial design professionals, builders and homeowners on a variety of hard surfaces applications that range from marble countertops to natural stone mosaics. Santarossa’s work has graced some of the finest homes in Indiana and their commercial projects include Clarian North and French Lick Casino & Resort.
The history of Santarossa began in Italy where its founder, Domenic M. Santarossa, left his native country for Germany to study terrazzo and mosaic trade. In 1913 and at the age of twenty, D. Santarossa immigrated to the United States to build his business. By 1920, he moved the business to Indianapolis where it has thrived for over eighty-five years as led by generations of Santarossa family members and business partners. Bringing with it generations of industry experience, the new Santarossa showroom will include a mix of exclusive and unique products available in a retail setting, expanding the accessibility of their exceptional products and expertise.
“The Santarossa family and team has been committed to serving the Midwest’s design community and providing exquisite product in homes for generations. With a second location, it will be easier for Indiana’s design professionals and the public to access and be inspired by Santarossa’s breadth of product and capabilities,” said Melissa Averitt, Vice President and Director of Marketing and Sales for Pedcor Companies.
“By opening a showroom in the Indiana Design Center, we carry on Santarossa’s legacy of providing the highest quality products, craftsmanship and service to our clients which began in Italy and was brought to Indianapolis in 1920 by our founder, Domenic Santarossa,” said Todd Ketchum, COO of Santarossa Mosaic & Tile Co. “The IDC is quickly becoming the hub for design and we look forward to being a part this community,” Ketchum continued.
Stay tuned for showroom construction progress and view examples of Santarossa’s work below. You can read the Indy Star coverage here.
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IDC Showrooms Among “Best New Stores”
Pick up the latest Indianapolis Monthly SHOPS issue to read about the area’s Best New Stores. The Indiana Design Center showrooms were featured in a 2-page spread that highlights 8 distinguished product lines all available through Indiana Design Center showrooms. Featured lines include: Shine by S.H.O., Hickory Chair, Fanimation, Ecotots, Outré, Royal Custom Designs, Premier Custom Built and Perry Designs.
In other news, we are in the final stages of building the new IndianaDesignCenter.com which will allow you to explore the many showrooms, artists and lines located or available at the IDC- we look forward to sharing the site with you soon!
Upcoming “Walter & Warhol” Exhibition
Opening this Thursday October 7, at ARTBOX Gallery in downtown Indianapolis, Walter and Warhol will feature over a dozen works by Andy Warhol and a similar number by Walter Knabe. The opening night will include a limited-seating (RSVP only) discussion with Knabe about his time at the Factory along with a display of several photographs which Knabe snapped of Warhol, Basquiat and Debbie Harry at the Factory. Books depicting Warhol’s works and information about his life will also be available for browsing.
A recent Indianapolis Star article by Cathy Kightlinger includes an interview with Knabe about his time working at the Factory and the upcoming Walter & Warhol exhibition.
Knabe has also been hard at work in his Indiana Design Center studio preparing for a solo gallery opening at the soon-to-be reopened Wooster Projects. Wooster Projects is known worldwide for its exhibition and sale of Warhol works worldwide.
A great follow up to visiting Walter & Warhol will be to see the Andy Warhol Enterprises exhibit at the IMA which runs October 10-January 2, 2011.
Hero & Leander by Knabe
Apostle Missoumen by Knabe
Photo by Tom Casalini from WalterKnabe.com
