[Pictured above: COOL master of ceremonies Pedro Ayala, Director of A&D Strategies, Kimball Office, addressing the attendees]

COOL Gala Celebrates IDC and Will Ching Winners in Style

Unquestionably one of the most highly anticipated IIDA events of NeoCon, the annual COOL Black-Tie Awards Gala did not disappoint, celebrating the winners of both the 40th Annual Interior Design Competition and the 21st Annual Will Ching Design Competition. The event recognized IDC Best of Competition winner for 2013, HGA Architects and Engineers. To view images from COOL, visit the image gallery HERE.

IIDA Superleggera Event Celebrates Italian Design and Culture

[Pictured above: Superleggera attendee chats with Spiaggia chef]

IIDA Headquarters became the site of a lively networking event showcasing Italian design and culture. Superleggera, hosted by IIDA in partnership with FederlegnoArredo, the Ministry of Economic Development — Italy, gathered Designers and manufacturers from Italy and the United States for an evening of relaxing and socializing.