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It’s time to start thinking about signage in a new way. We did. industry Orgatec 2010 Cologne, Germany—Orgatec, a global trade fair for the office environment, once again will take place in Cologne, Germany, from October 26-30, 2010. Orgatec 2010 will occupy a gross exhibition space of 1.1 million sq. ft. in Halls 6, 7, 8, and 9, and part of Hall 10 at Koelnmesse. Approximately 700 suppliers from about 35 countries are expected to exhibit this year. Under the title “Better Office - Greater Success,” Orgatec 2010 will focus on the question of how companies’ efficiency and productivity can be improved through well-planned office design. The fair will focus on all areas essential to the holistic design of the office interior, so product areas on display will include furnishings, lighting, flooring, acoustics, and media and conference technology. The conference program will highlight current industry topics and provide practical examples. The show also encourages informal networking via various events and areas throughout the venue. “We want to strengthen Orgatec’s character as a theme-based fair even further through the discussion of current topics and a stronger practical focus,” says Oliver P. Kuhrt, executive vice president of Koelnmesse. “The participation of renowned exhibitors from around the world at ORGATEC 2010 proves that this concept has been very well received.” More than 50 percent of the current exhibitor base will be companies from abroad. Italy will provide the strongest foreign country participation followed by Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, and Turkey. The number of North American suppliers also has increased, and group participations from Italy, Spain, Taiwan, and China are expected, many of them made up of small and medium-sized companies. For those attendees wishing to familiarize themselves with office furniture options from around the world, Orgatec offers access to a comprehensive range of manufacturers and their products. Through its holistic approach, Orgatec addresses all the relevant aspects of office and facility design, from planning, design, and furnishing right through to the operation and management of the available space. The event is aimed at planners (interior designers and architects), users (managing directors, buyers, and facility managers), and the office specialist trade. More than 62,000 visitors SIGNAGE COLLECTIONS Signage is usually an afterthought. Fusion was created to change that. It utilizes materials and shapes from the space to provide visual continuity. Kurt Lyons Vice President, Design www.takeform.net 800.528.1398 Select No. 32 at Contractdesign.com/readerservice “ “ www.contractdesign.com http://www.takeform.net http://www.takeform.net http://www.contractdesign.com http://www.Contractdesign.com/readerservice

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Contract - July/August 2010

Contract - July/August 2010
Contents
Editor’s Note
Industry
Focus: Please Repeat That
Exhibition
Practice: The Manufacturers' Rep
Hot Shops
Taking Luxe to a New Level
Stock Art
Playful Persuit
True to Form
Sources
Trends: A Strategy Made Visible
Process: Revving Up With Revit
Ad Index
Perspectives

Contract - July/August 2010