Luceplan, Artemide, FLOR and others will open their doors for the second ever SoHo Design District Night, which returns this Saturday at 6 p.m. Showrooms will showcase their recent products and offer unique programming, and visitors are welcome to take advantage of a shuttle bus, which this year is expanding to make stops at SDD, ICFF, WantedDesign Manhattan and Brooklyn, Dwell on Design, designjunction, the Seaport District and Pratt Institute.
“For decades, SoHo has been known as an international destination for design, art, culture and architecture. We are thrilled to be hosting our second design night in SoHo to support our members and bring great design to their guests,” says SoHo Design District president and founder Dahlia Latif.
Check out the itinerary, courtesy the SoHo Design District (see map for showroom locations):
Luceplan: Luceplan will host a discussion with designers Francisco Gomez Paz and Daniel Rybakken on their design work, inspiration and latest lighting products for Luceplan in their showroom in SoHo. The conversation will start at 4:30pm and will be followed by cocktails. Invite only.
Artemide: Experience new collections and collaborations, including design, architectural, outdoor, Danese and Rezek lights.
Blu Dot: Celebrate 10 years of Design Milk with Blu Dot. Milk, cookies, and new work from Blu Dot, along with ample libation will be served at the anniversary bash.
Blackbody: Explore Blackbody’s new OLED lighting, which includes flexible light to form and shape, as well as paintings and sculptures by Cuban artists, ceramics from Pascale Girardin, aluminum applications and furniture from Neal Feay, glass blowing from Jeremy Silva, “Paper Entomology Specimen” sculpture by Moriah Ressler, Nap Time Furniture by Smarin and work by street/fashion illustrator Justin Teodoro.
FLOR: The FLOR on Wheels van will be parked outside of the brand’s Wooster Street location, and will be providing fresh juices, music and a fun social media photo booth.
Foscarini: Will introduce new pieces from Rodolfo Dordoni + the Diesel Living with Foscarini collaboration as well as an immersive installation by Ferrucio Laviani that showcases their new Giants collection.
Fritz Hansen: Presenting Pluralis, a modern working table designed by Danish designer Kasper Salto, as well as a new fresh take on an old classic, the Oxford chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Nanimarquina: New designs will be on display by the Bouroullec brothers, Neri & Hu and Nanimarquina.
Ingo Maurer: Introducing new models and prototypes by Ingo Maurer and Team.
Moroso: Featured products from the renowned Italian furniture company include Doodle sofa from the Swedish design group Front, and Gemma by architect Daniel Liebeskind.
Stepevi: Join Stepevi for a special SoHo evening to preview its new contemporary rug and carpet collection.
Cassina: Join Cassina for a cocktail reception.
Poltrona Frau: Join Poltrona Frau for a cocktail reception with live jazz entertainment.
Cappellini: Cocktail reception and launch of Cappellini’s new book. Giulio Cappellini will be present to sign copies of the book.
Learn more about SoHo Design District, and check out the shuttle details.
