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Show & Tell: The New IIDA Headquarters by Gensler
A truly global organization, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) represents 58 countries and more than 15,000 members. Recently, they relocated from their old offices in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart to a…
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3 Ways to Bring Home Chinese Art Deco Design
During the Art Deco era (from the 1920s through the 40s) Shanghai was the essence of a global city. It was one of those golden ages, when art and culture…
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Collector’s Edition: Martial Arts Weights
These exercise weights were used in China during the 18th and 19th century for martial arts training. Owner Betsy Nathan collected each sculptural stone, one by one, over the past decade.…
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Martin Margiela and Hermès: Unlikely Allies
From 1997 through 2003, Belgian haute couture designer Martin Margiela created twelve consecutive collections for iconic Parisian brand Hermès. Margiela, like his contemporary Rei Kawakubo, used his influence to push against the…
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PAGODA RED Gallery: The Spirit of Our Space
Update: In September 2018, we moved from Fulton Market back to Bucktown. See our new space here >> Finding Sacred Space in Chicago’s West Loop Located at 400 North Morgan…
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Current Moodboard: The East Hampton Antiques Show
This month, PAGODA RED will be participating in the East Hampton Antiques Show, hosted by the East Hampton Historical Society. While we’ve presented there in the past, this time we’re invigorated…
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Five Favorites from Douglas Hoerr
There’s a reason why students are told to study the masters. What could be better than spending time in the company of true expertise (in real life or in books) to…
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The Butterfly Effect: One Trend’s Timeless History
Butterflies have lately been touching down across the cultural landscape, alighting on wallpapers, fabrics and the pages of shelter magazines. These colorful creatures have long fascinated the design world. In the Victorian era,…
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Rei Kawakubo: The Art of In-Between
When the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute announced its 2017 Rei Kawakubo exhibition, the fashion world responded with resounding joy. The Japanese designer and founder of Commes des Garçons is revered for…
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Show & Tell: Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens Part 4
There is a reason why a spacious laundry room is high on the wishlist of any prospective home buyer. Dorm residents, first—apartment renters and city dwellers all know the joy…