Urbanism 25 March 2010: Win a Vitra Classic Tray
Panton Chair Auction
As a part of Urbis Designday, three of Cite’s favourite New Zealand artists – Misery, WORLD and John Reynolds – were asked to interpret and transform the iconic Panton Classic, which is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2010, and one of these chairs could be yours!
These three one-off pieces will be auctioned individually at the Webb’s Important Works of Art auction on 30 March, with all proceeds going to the Unitec Department of Design and Visual Arts. If you didn’t make it to Designday you can see the chairs for yourself at Webb’s Manukau Road, Newmarket. For Webb’s viewing hours and online catalogue click here
Cite Giveaway
We have a Vitra Classic tray from Cite to give away. Just email urbanism@agm.co.nz with the answer to the question below with “Vitra Classic Tray” in the subject line. Entries close 7 April.
Question: Who designed the China Shop Classic tray?
Visit Cite’s website to find out the answer.
Urbis Designday a Hit
Urbis Designday 2010 was a huge success. A big thank you to all of the 13 showrooms that took part and their creative collaborators, and to our generous sponsors, in particular Audi, HP, Geon, Auckland City and Dulux. Most of all, thanks to all who came along on the day to see the installations and got in the midst of the fun.
For those who attended, check out this video we made of the day and see if you can spot your favourite installation. Those who didn’t manage to get to Designday this year have a look and see what all the fuss is about and start getting excited about Urbis Designday 2011.
>> Visit www.selector.com/nz/suppliers/urbis-magazine#news
Creative Hawke’s Bay 
Hot on the heels of Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery’s highly successful Volume symposium, Balance is a not-to-be-missed design event. In May 2010 some of the brightest names in Australasian design will reveal the strategies that have shaped their careers. Explore the connections between design, craft and production, and discover ways to strike a balance in your design practice.
Visit here for more information. Register before 6 April 2010 and receive a 10% discount on the registration fee.
Champagne Dreams 
The 2010 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award was announced last night with the prestigious accolade going to Cathy Quinn, lawyer, partner and current chairperson of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts, Auckland.
Presented in 18 countries including New Zealand, the Award celebrates the achievements of a New Zealand business woman who shows characteristics of vision, innovation and risk taking – qualities Madame Clicquot exemplified in leading the early successes of international champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.
This year’s other four finalists were: Auckland’s Carmel Fisher, managing director, founder and investment adviser at Fisher Funds; Taranaki’s Elaine Gill, chairperson TSB Bank Ltd; Hawke’s Bay’s Jenny Yule, managing director and founder, PORSE; and Wellington’s Rachel Taulelei, managing director and founder, Yellow Brick Road Ltd.
>> Visit www.veuve-clicquot.com
The Paper Room 
Looking for a genuine fake bookshelf print or perhaps handmade, sequined wallpaper? Get yourself to the Paper Room. This new website sells a carefully edited collection of paper, fabrics and wall stickers sourced from around the world.
>> Visit www.paperroom.co.nz
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