George Matsumoto Architecture Award
The six winners of the 2016 George Matsumoto Prize, sponsored by the non-profit organization North Carolina Modernist Houses, were announced recently. Residential architects and designers who entered the competition, could be from anywhere, but the houses had to be located in North Carolina. Alpha Design Build, picked up the First Prize in Jury Awards, Situ Studios picked up the Second and Third Prize in Jury Awards. For more information and a complete list of winners visit www.ncmodernist.org/prize2016.
Crossville Tile & Stone Launches New Collection
Crossville Tile & Stone has been cooking up something special with the launch of their new Spices Collection. They will be offering nine intense colors with a slightly textured, glossy surface that has all of the passion and richness of a hand-made tile. These flavorful colors can be accented with a variety of available mosaics or combined with coordinating Stripes or Patches accent tiles. www.crossvilleinc.com
Cotswold Marketplace Expansion
Not only are they expanding their space, they are adding new features. Swell Décor has expanded their design studio, custom monogramming is now available through Letter Perfect and Cotswold marketplace now has an expanded collection of antique and fine rugs. www.cotswoldmarketplace.com
Shea Homes & Shea Custom Design Studio Expansion
The award-winning Design Studio of Shea Homes & Shea Custom recently expanded and remodeled. Over 1,000-square-feet were added, as well as a new Elite Gallery for luxury and custom homebuyers. This gallery showcases high-end Merillat cabinets, the newest trends in flooring and lighting, gorgeous countertops made from materials such as leathered granite. They also have professional appliances by GE Monogram and Electrolux. www.sheahomes.com
Mad About Modern / The House that Modernism Built
On September 10, the Mad About Modern 2016 Mid-Century Modern Home Tour will take place. This event is organized by The Charlotte Museum of History and features five homes. For more information visit charlottemuseum.org. In addition The Bechtler continues The House that Modernism Built exhibition featuring mid-century art, furniture, textiles and ceramics through September 11. www.bechtler.org.
2016 WIA National Convention
This year the Wallcovering Installers Association will be holding their national convention and vendor showcase in Charlotte on September 16 and 17. The convention will offer sessions on installation techniques, business strategies, and much more. The WIA is dedicated to the interests and needs of wallcovering installers. The showcase will not only educate attendees on techniques but also have vendors with new products and tools useful for the industry. For more information visit www.wallcoveringinstallers.org
Dilworth Home Tour
This event happens annually and features extraordinary homes in the historic Dilworth neighborhood. The Dilworth Community Association sponsors this event and all proceeds go to support select initiatives of the community. September 16 and 17. www.Dilworthonline.org