“Rafael de Cárdenas creates artful, imaginative concepts for diverse projects spanning commercial and residential interiors, art advisory, objects and furniture, and temporary and pop-up spaces.”
Maison&objet Americas is readying for its second edition in may 2016, an event that will bring an international class of creatives, visitors, and professionals to miami, with a highlight on a north and south american presence. the first americas edition garnered 300 brands and received more than 8,600 unique visitors from 82 countries. the upcoming 2016 fair — running from may 10 – 13th — will double in size, and see the entire city of miami transform into the capital of design in the americas.
Each year, the maison&objet brand acknowledges the most outstanding names in the design and decor industries, showcasing each one of these creatives during the global fair’s annual editions. Maison&objet americas has named new york based architect and designer Rafael de Cárdenas as designer of the year 2016.
De cárdenas is the founder of architecture at large — a multi-disciplinary practice with offices in New York and London. prior to founding the firm in 2006, de cárdenas worked for Calvin Klein as a men’s collection designer and creative director for special effects production house imaginary forces. Today, his work spans a wide-scope of projects in architecture, residential and commercial interiors, temporary spaces, furniture, and objects and accessories.
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