With events for designers happening daily, and new projects cropping up all over the city, keeping track of all the goings-on in Atlanta can be a tall order. That’s why AD PRO is here to keep you informed for the week.
SCAD Students Have a New Home at Forty
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has opened a new Atlanta student residence, Forty, named in honor of the university’s 40th anniversary. The apartment-style building is the result of a collaboration among Mackey Mitchell Architects, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, and SCAD Design Group. The result is a state-of-the-art, 14-story building that can house nearly 600 residents.
“Forty joins the Midtown skyline, offering unparalleled views of Atlanta. Students can gaze at the twinkling cityscape and envision places they'll go and works they'll create—while being surrounded by SCAD student and alumni art,” SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace tells AD PRO.
Jean-Charles Chappuis Joins Currey & Co.
Atlanta-based Currey & Co. has a high-profile new hire. Jean-Charles Chappuis, founder of Aistatides, known for its collection of stunning global accessories, will serve as consultant to the president of Currey & Co., a new position. After selling to Aistatides for 30 years, Chappuis found himself in need of a new challenge. The new role will allow him to leverage the decades-long relationships he’s cultivated. “I’m thrilled to welcome Jean-Charles to the Currey family,” president Brownlee Currey said in a statement. “He brings a strong sense of style, a wealth of experience, and more than a little charm to our team.”
East Fork Unveils a New Glaze for the Holiday Season
The Westside Provisions location of East Fork has launched a new seasonal glaze dubbed Night Swim. The deep blue-green shade is a departure for the Asheville pottery brand, which tends to stick with neutral colors. “It's got a Manhattan nightlife in the ’90s vibe, and a bit of a lavish Louis XIV maximalism,” says cofounder Connie Matisse.
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Atlanta Community Rallies to Support Local Artist
After the prolific artist Todd Murphy was diagnosed with cancer, Atlanta’s creative community has joined forces to support him and his family. On Wednesday, November 6, an event titled “For Todd” will be held at Mason Fine Art. Admission is $250 and will include a silent and live auction of select works by Murphy’s artist friends. Murphy’s own work is shown at the High Museum of Art and local spots including Two Urban Licks, Umi, Himitsu, and Sovereign.
SCAD Atlanta Hosts 14th Annual Open Studio
Peruse more than 500 jury-selected artworks from a variety of SCAD degree programs including painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture at the Atlanta Campus’s annual Open Studio, held November 1 and 2. It’s an ideal time for interior designers and architects to find pieces for upcoming projects, all curated by SCAD Art Sales. The free events will include live music and artistic demonstrations by SCAD students and alumni.
Buckhead May Get a New Mixed-Use Development
According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Hatteras Sky has applied for permits to transform the aging Quality Suites on Pharr Road in Buckhead into the area’s latest mixed-use development. The site plan replaces the hotel with two buildings, one of them 14 stories tall, that will host a new hotel, as well as office and commercial space. The project also includes 36 housing units, with projected sale prices of $650,000 each.
Apply Now for IIDA Georgia’s Design Awards
Time is running out to apply for IIDA Georgia’s Best of the Best Design Awards. Submit projects for consideration online now through Friday, November 1, in categories including health care, restaurants, hospitality, single-family homes, education, workplace, and more. According to the organization, the awards recognize design excellence and creativity that pushes boundaries. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony at the Georgia Aquarium on February 21, 2020.
