2024-05-03T13:16:03-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/45340569/cosmic-quilt Gravitas 2012-04-17T17:06:00-04:00 >2012-04-17T18:00:57-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/xi/xim37dlifehidddr.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>We were thrilled when our friend Drew Seskunas, one of the founders of the fledgling design studio The Principals- based out of Brooklyn, shared their latest project with us. The "Cosmic Quilt" is an awesome exploration of interactive architecture being created for May's New York Design Week. Check out their video above, and their Kickstarter profile here to contribute to the advancement of design, architecture and a promising young studio.</p></em><br /><br /><p> <strong>Cosmic Quilt</strong> is a new installation/student workshop planned by <a href="http://www.theprincipals.us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Principals</a> for NYC Design Week 2012.&nbsp; The installation will be a responsive architectural environment where space changes form in relation to it's inhabitants.&nbsp; Continuing their commitment to unite new technologies with traditional craftsmanship, The Principals designed a limited edition furniture line inspired by the installation entitled <strong>Quilt</strong> to be sold through&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/175436728/cosmic-quilt-interactive-installation-student-work?ref=email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> to help fund the project.</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/18941803/a-dot-introducing-the-52-artists BaBette Scheidt 2011-09-01T17:14:28-04:00 >2011-09-12T17:38:52-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5w/5wov2d8iaitv2ot9.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p> Chicago Women in Architecture is excited to announce the 52 artists that will be featured in the &ldquo;architects.DOING OTHER THINGS&rdquo; exhibition organized by CWA as part of Chicago Artists Month 2011, the sixteenth annual celebration of Chicago&rsquo;s vibrant visual art community presented by the Chicago Department of Tourism and Culture. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.chicagoartistsmonth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chicagoartistsmonth.org</a><br><br> Opening night is October 6th so be sure to mark your calenders!<br><br> And be on the lookout for upcoming posts as we introduce the women behind the artful work of architect | artists, a talented network as diverse as Chicago's neighborhoods.<br><br> FYI, poster design is a collaboration between Mindy Viamontes and Myself.</p>