Thursday, May 13
New York Building Congress Awards
NYBC hosts its 89th annual Leadership Awards, with honorees this year including Douglas Durst of the Durst Organization and Howard Rubenstein of Rubenstein Associates. Reception, 11:30 am, followed by luncheon and program at 12:30 pm. $450. Hilton New York, 1335 Ave. of the Americas. For reservations or more information, call 212-481-9099 or e-mail jmb@buildingcongress.com.
Thursday, May 13
High Performance Green Building Salon: Sustainable Towers
This presentation will introduce the high-rise building from the perspective of environmental designers of Atelier Ten and will discuss the current global expectations for high-rise building performance by comparing design strategies and rating programs such as LEED. $10 for Urban Green members; $15 for non-members. 6-8 pm. Knoll Showroom, 76 Ninth Ave., 11th Floor.
Thursday, May 13
New Buildings New York: 100 11th Ave.
New Buildings New York is a series of new building tours led by their architects and designers. Tours of 100 11th Ave. will be led by Francois Leininger of Atelier Jean Nouvel and Jack Beyer of Beyer Blinder Belle. 6-8 pm. $75. 100 11th Ave. For tickets, click here.
Saturday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18
International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF)
More than 500 national and international exhibitors will display contemporary furniture, seating, carpet and flooring, lighting, outdoor furniture, wall coverings, accessories, textile, and kitchen and bath pieces for residential and commercial interiors. The fair allows design professionals to view the newest home and contract products all in one venue. Open to public only on Tuesday, May 18, from 10 am-4 pm, when tickets will be $50. There’s also an opening night party on Saturday at MoMA, starting at 9 pm, with tickets for $60. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 11th Ave at 35th St.; www.icff.com.
Latten Shelving System by ABR, Barcelona, at ICFF.
Saturday, May 15 to Sunday, May 18
NoHo Design District
The curatorial consulting group Sight Unseen has brought together designers, artists, local businesses and retailers to present a variety of experiences including pop-up retail shops, exhibitions, talks, open studios, parties, and performances, creating a festival-like atmosphere in NoHo. Participating stores include Areaware, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary; Roll & Hill, debuting its first lighting collection; and The Future Perfect, presenting new furniture. The Saturday night neighborhood kickoff party goes from 6-10 pm. Free. Great Jones Street and Bond Street between Lafayette and Bowery.
