Neocon West Returns to L.A. Mart

Chicago, IL, December 29--NeoCon West, the West Coast's exposition and conference for commercial interiors and the built environment, returns to the L.A. Mart March 9-10, 2005. As an essential resource for designers, architects, specifiers, facility managers, students and anyone interested in gaining access to some of the industry¹s most important manufacturers and influential thinkers, NeoCon West introduces attendees to a world of ideas, concepts and knowledge for their interior design projects. NeoCon West is a boutique design event that exposes attendees to the ideas and innovations being generated on the West Coast. Industry participants can see what leading design firms are doing to add value to the environments for living, working and playing. As the largest permanent market center in the Western United States, the L.A. Mart encompasses nearly 300 corporate and manufacturer¹s rep showrooms within 724,000 square feet of space. It is a convenient, year-round destination for all NeoCon West attendees seeking both custom and brand-name furniture, accessories, lighting, wall and floor covering products for contract and residential projects. Expected to attract between 6,000 and 8,000 professionals from the Western United States, NeoCon West presents the latest thinking in design, sustainability and some of the most important themes influencing the environments of today and tomorrow. Resources available at the show include products, services, information and education for the design and management of all interior and built environments representing office, health care, retail, residential, hospitality, government, institutional, facilities services, building products and much more. NeoCon West will host two distinguished keynote presentations. Attendees can hear these creative and talented individuals give their perspective on design. Sponsored by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Niels Diffrient presents "High Performance Interiors" on Wednesday, March 9, from noon-1 p.m. METROPOLIS magazine presents "An L.A. Story" featuring Greg Lynn and Alex McDowell, on Thursday, March 10, from noon-1 p.m. Both keynote addresses take place in the L.A. Mart¹s California Room and are complimentary to all guests. NeoCon West provides a comprehensive offering of CEU-accredited seminars and association forums. For those seeking inspiration or to refine their expertise, NeoCon West offers a spectrum of educational programs designed to meet any schedule and budget. For a complete listing of seminars and association forums, visit www.merchandisemart.com and click on NeoCon West. Student Day is Thursday, March 10. Interior design and architecture students and educators are invited to receive real-world exposure through seminars, a career exchange and time on the show floor. Larry Bisson of Gensler, Los Angeles, presents the Student Day keynote address on Thursday, March 10, from 2-3 p.m. ("Welcome to Your Future"). For more information, visit www.merchandisemart.com, click on NeoCon West, and follow the Student Day link. Known as one of the hottest cities in the world for its style, fashion, architecture, design and lifestyle, Los Angeles becomes the hub of savvy professionals looking to have fun this spring. Attendees are invited to enjoy a wide array of socializing and networking events with industry associations, organizations and exhibitors in the dynamic Los Angeles market. The Buildings Show Buildings and ARCHI-TECH magazines bring attendees this component of building products, services, resources and educational programs. Facility managers, building owners, architects, developers and other professionals from the commercial design community can view the latest in facilities management, construction and technology.

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