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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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Design Diary: Highlights from Asia Week New York
Every spring, Asia Week New York captivates collectors, curators and design enthusiasts from around the world. The 10-day festival is like like the ultimate (shoppable) fusion of history, culture and conviviality.…
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Design Diary: New York Design Week 2017
Every spring, the design world converges in New York for a frenzied week of trade shows, parties, workshops and exhibitions. Anchored by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), the week is…
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Red Alert: Won Fun Chinese Restaurant & 2Fun Chinese Lounge
PAGODA RED has some fascinating neighbors. We’re fortunate to be in the city’s most desirable area, where tech companies, cafes, bars and restaurants abound. Hunger (and thirst) is satisfied in…
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How to Handle the Year of the Fire Rooster
According to the Chinese calendar, January 28, 2017—February 15, 2018 marks the Year of the Fire Rooster. Associated with strength, courage and commitment, the rooster is especially powerful in its fire…
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Greener Pastures: Pantone’s Color of the Year
Pantone, the design industry’s color authority, recently proclaimed Greenery its 2017 Color of the Year. Almost immediately the design world weighed in, many in favor of the light, bright, tart…
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Caring for Chinese Furniture: Love of a Lifetime
The craftsmanship of traditional Chinese furniture is unrivaled. Constructed without nails or screws, antique cabinets, tables, and beds are held together by carefully carved joints that fit one another like…
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Warehouse Sale: This Weekend
Our Chicago Warehouse Sale is here! Enjoy extraordinary discounts this Saturday, January 28th from 10am-5pm and Sunday, January 29th from 12pm-5pm at 1740 W Webster in Chicago. We have ample parking available in…
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PAGODA RED Essentials: Custom Waterfall Tables
If PAGODA RED was a fashion house, custom reclaimed wood waterfall tables would be our signature little black dress. Our clients and designers love them for the same reason black…
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Gordon Chandler: Inside Out
Gordon Chandler’s art starts with simple materials that might otherwise go unnoticed. In his hands, scrap metal and industrial steel drums become beautiful. He often works outside, gathering materials from…