Florence Design Week is a multi-disciplinary and creative project designed to communicate the identity of individuals, businesses, cultures, and societies to the world.
FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK 2013
CROSSING PEOPLE
“CROSSING PEOPLE” IS THE TOPIC CHOSEN FOR THE FOURTH EDITION OF FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK. PEOPLE MEET AND CROSS EACH OTHER DURING THE FESTIVAL, THEY EXCHANGE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND DESIRES IN AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENT, THAT PERFECTLY EXPRESSES THE CONTEMPORARY CULTURE OF DESIGN. THE EVENT IS DEDICATED TO ALL CREATIVE ENTITIES THAT ARE WILLING TO PRESENT THEIR CULTURE AND BUSINESS WITH PASSION, THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN A PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL PROJECT, WHERE DESIGN, LIFESTYLE AND PLEASURE ARE FRAMED IN SOME OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS FLORENTINE LOCATIONS. DURING FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK 2013 - CROSSING PEOPLE, THE CULTURE OF A COUNTRY AND THE VALUES OF THE INDIVIDUAL ARE EXPRESSED THROUGH DESIGN IN AN INTERNATIONAL AND VIRTUOUS DIALOGUE.
FORMATS & CATEGORIES ART.CO: CONTEMPORARY HANDICRAFT - VISIONS FROM THE MADE IN ITALY - THE HANDMADE INTERNATIONAL GUESTS AND MEDIA - INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PAVILLONS ART FOR FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK: WHEN ART MEETS DESIGN YOUNG BIG IDEAS: NEW INTERNATIONAL DESIGN BRANDS AND INNOVATIVE CULTURAL PROJECTS D+ DESIGN FOR SOCIAL VALUES CASA DOLCE: SWEET HOME - PATISSERIE AND DESIGN MEET FOR A COFFEE- BRAND EXPIERENCE STORE PLAZIR GRAN GALA’ DELL’ARTE: FASHION, VISUAL ARTS AND LIFE STYLE FOCUS ARCHITETTURA: 100%SUSTAINABLE GUIDA AL DESIGN: TEMPORARY SHOPS, E-COMMERCE GUIDADESIGN.COM MUSIC LOVE DESIGN: DESIGN MUSIC ENSAMBLE TOTAL COLOURS: ONE TUSCANY HOUSE AND 5 SUITES FLORENCE CONTEMPORARY ART CITY GUIDE: APPS, CRAMBLE MAPS, AND MORE INOLTRE : TALKS CONFERENCES, LAUNCHES,PARTIES, ETC... FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK PRIZE DEDICATED TO YOUNG TALENTS
USEFUL LINKS ABOUT FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK UFFICIAL GUIDE 2012 http://issuu.com/poptv/docs/fdw_guida2012_issue PRESS RELEASE FLORENCE DESIGN WEEK 2012 http://issuu.com/poptv/docs/rassegna_stampa_fdw2012 WWW.FLORENCEDESIGNWEEK.COM http://youtu.be/bjsS5fkKrM4 http://youtu.be/A6_uPZdcXvI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXi1gTsdxwk&feature=youtu.be
WHERE In prestigious locations in Florence such as Historical Palaces, Libraries, Villas, Grand Hotels, Contemporary Art Galleries, Temporary Shops, Art Cafè, Ateliers and Labs Here is a selection our best and prestigious locations, chosen for you from the possibilities that our cultural word heritage can offer for a great Festival in the best days of the year! Due to the particular style of each locations, all the technical and operative enquires (for EXHIBITORS) must be discussed with the Technical Department via info@florencedesignweek.com To all VISITORS, entrance is free in all the locations, and the program will be ready shortly. For any enquiries please write to press@florencedeisgnweek.com.
Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze Piazza dei Cavalleggeri, 1 www.bncf.firenze.sbn.it The Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze is a public national library in Florence, the largest in Italy and one of most important in Europe, one of the two central libraries of Italy, along with the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale of Rome. The library was founded in 1714 when scholar Antonio Magliabechi bequeathed his e n t i re c o l l e c t i o n o f b o o k s , encompassing approximately 30,000 volumes, to the city of Florence.
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Archivio di Stato di Firenze Viale della Giovine Italia www.archiviodistato.firenze.it The building is considered a great example of contemporary architecture in Florence and it has been bound by the competent Superintendency of Architectural Heritage. Currently, the State Archives of Florence, holds more than 600 funds, for a total of more than 80 km of documents, from the eighth century untill today. Among them: correspondence, diplomas, manuscripts, charters, drawings, charts and geographical bearing inscribed the historical memory of the political, social, cultural and artistic treasures of Florence and Tuscany. That makes Archives Florence State a point of reference for researchers around the world.
Il Complesso delle Murate Piazza Madonna della Neve www.lemurate.comune.fi.it Le Murate want to revive a spirit of openness by creating a flexible platform made up of various initiatives in constant evolution, conceived with the goal of favoring exchange between Florence and the rest of the world. On the one hand, it imports the best of cultural and intellectual production in the world. O n t h e o t h e r, i t f a v o r s t h e internationalization of local cultural products by becoming a privileged channel for exporting contemporary Florentine culture that attracts creative talent from all over Italy.
Palazzo Borghese Via Ghibellina 110
www.palazzoborghese.it
Grand Hotel Minerva Piazza Santa Maria Novella 16 www.grandhotelminerva.com An exclusive four-star superior hotel in Florence, the Grand Hotel Minerva is a mixture of art and design, not only in its interior, where it is embellished with the work of the architects Detti and Scarpa, but also outside because of its central location in Piazza di Santa Maria Novella, close to the historic town centre and the major marvels of Florence. From its grand terrace, overlooking the city and providing an enchanting venue for any type of refreshments, ceremonies and receptions, it is possible to enjoy spectacular views of Florence. The hotel roof has a great swimming pool with breathtaking views of Florence's Cathedral and the city's major monuments.
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AS EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITORS’ BENEFITS - Exhibit in one space (6-10 sqm) in one of the prestigious locations mentioned below (for other locations, extra-space, renting other locations, please contact PUMV'ÅVrencedesignweke.com) - General On-line and Off-line Communication (please visit the link mentioned on page 4) -PrLZLUJL PU [OL 6MÄJPHS .\PKL KPZ[YPI\P[LK PU JVWPLZ in all the locations of the Festival - Annual Presence in the website www ÅVrencedesignweek.com
Participation Fee for professionals and fresh designer: 500 euro + vat Participation Fee for designers groups or companies: 950 euro + vat Participation Fee for international pavilions, public institutions: please contact PUMV'Ă…Vrencedesignweek.com Insurance, transports, set up/down, are not included in the fees. For that services or extra services (food, beverage, forniture rentals, corporate events) there will be extra costs
If you are not able to exhibit in Florence Design Week this year but you want to partecipate in our on line and off line communication services, please read the following options
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EXTRA SERVICES
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