Morris Adjmi Named Designer of the Year by ICFF NYC

This year, ICFF NYC , the international contemporary furniture fair, will award the prestigious Designer of the Year award to Morris Adjmi , founder and director of the multidisciplinary studio of the same name. According to the fair's organizers, Morris Adjmi is dedicated to understanding history and the complex forces that shape cities to create buildings that are contextual yet unmistakably contemporary. Adjmi's passion for contextual architecture was formed by the cast-iron balconies of the French Quarter and the dilapidated houses of his native New Orleans, and was refined in New York and Milan during his 13-year collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Aldo Rossi . Morris established his design office in 1997 following his collaboration with Rossi, and from this solid foundation has built a multidisciplinary design practice known for its thoughtful engagement with history, distinctive interpretation of industrial forms, and creative expression of innovative materials .

Notable projects include The Grand Mulberry , located at the intersection of Grand and Mulberry Streets in NYC's Little Italy. The design is inspired by the rich heritage of historic Italianate tenements found throughout the neighborhood. And The WELCOME Sign, a sign that shines like a beacon of hospitality over the New York City waterfront.

ICFF NYC 2023

With an emphasis on original and sustainable design, ICFF 2023 presents, between May 21st and 23rd , a wide range of decoration products for residential, commercial and hospitality environments to an audience of 10 thousand architects, interior designers, retailers, distributors, developers and press. This year, the event returns to the Javits Center with WantedDesign Manhattan , showcasing a wide range of products. The fair also includes an awards program, including the 43rd Annual ICFF Interiors Awards and the Designer of the Year Awards . The WantedDesign Manhattan program includes immersive exhibitions, installations, and a series of presentations. Exhibits include the Look Book , a showcase of high-end American designers; Launch Pad , a collection of international designers producing prototypes; and the worldwide School Showcase.