UC Santa Barbara opens the Ocean Science Education Building.
The chancellor of UC Santa Barbara and representatives from NOAA opened the Ocean Science Education Building to the public today. The LEED Gold certified building houses a marine science education center and offices for marine scientists studying the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Mike worked on the building as a designer at EHDD Architecture, and was instrumental in developing its initial design and planning.
Elliptical masterpiece complete.
Fabrication and installation of a floating elliptical sawtooth staircase in the Hamptons is complete. Mike was the technical designer and project manager on the project and was responsible for the technical development of the project. Completed at Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY.
Installation of Olson Kundig penthouse elements commences.
Installation of metal scope for an Olson Kundig designed penthouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan has begun. On a cold January morning, installation commenced as large structural components were picked by crane onto the rooftop of the 17-story building. Mike is responsible for the technical development of a three-story staircase and bookcase, a structural mezzanine, railings, and furniture in steel, glass and leather. Fabrication by Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY
26th street loft doors complete.
Fabrication and installation of a large blackened steel and antique glass double entry door in Chelsea is complete. The true divided light doors utilized Bendheim glass and FSC hardware. Mike was responsible for all metal and glass parts and assisted in the installation of the completed product. Completed at Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY.
studioFORGE proposes new chair for Battery Park.
Sushir Kadidal and Mike Jozewicz of studioFORGE submitted the Confluence chair to the Battery Park Conservancy's open invitation to designers from across the Americas to propose ideas for new park seating. The chair's physical design, with fluid cast-aluminum legs and relaxed posture, is complimented by a public recycling initiative aimed at engaging the public in public space.
FAR FOUND is pleased to present Viva!
FAR FOUND is pleased to unveil its inaugural line of furniture at ICFF 2012. The Viva! line, is produced entirely by skilled craftsmen in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian motifs of, casualness, rhythm, and color, are central to the design. Please say hello at the Javits Center, Saturday, May 19th to Tuesday, May 22nd.
Mike and Alvaro Uribe review fabrication progress in Bogota, Colombia.
Fabrication is underway for the first prototypes of FAR FOUND's Viva line in Bogota, Colombia. Mike and Alvaro Uribe visited metal, wood and textile factories to review progress on the Viva line. FAR FOUND produces collections of contemporary residential furniture that embrace and reflect the attitude, materials and means of their countries of origin. The Viva line embraces the Colombian themes of casualness, rhythm, and color.
Michelin-rated Hakkasan opens in mid-town Manhattan.
Hakkasan, the Michelin-rated modern Cantonese restaurant, opens its newest location in mid-town Manhattan. Mike developed and installed numerous decorative metal components on the interior and exterior of the restaurant with the Ferra Designs team. The design was conceived by the renowned French interiors firm of Gilles et Boissier.
mikejozewicz.com 1.0 is up and running.
Like many designers I've had domain for years, but never found the time to drag myself away from my design work to put up a website. Well now I finally did, and surprisingly, put the bulk of the website up in a few afternoons. Enjoy and stay tuned. More will follow.
studioFORGE exhibits in downtown Brooklyn.
An exhibit of the work of studioFORGE titled "studioFORGE Experiments in Wood" opens at the Signum Gallery in downtown Brooklyn. The work will be on display from September 14th to October 1st. Please join us for a reception on September 23rd.
studioFORGE moves to LIC studio.
studioFORGE moved into new space in Reis Studios in Long Island City. After setting up the space, work will begin on a line of furniture to be made in Bogota, Colombia. The members of FORGE are Stevenson Aung, Jason Hu, Mike Jozewicz, Sushir Kadidal and Alvaro Uribe.
Mike's work displayed in the Hammerstein.
Mike's will be displayed in the Hammerstein of the Manhattan Center as part of Pratt Show 2011, an annual juried exhibition of exceptional design work by Pratt’s graduating students. The exhibit will be open from May 10 through May 13. A special champagne reception for design industry professionals will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 10. Mike's Bound Benches, Layer Light, Amalg Light and Depla Light will be on display.
Mike's thesis work displayed at Powerhouse Arena.
Mike's thesis work titled "Quilted: Connecting Immigrants, Cultures and Public Space in New York City" will be displayed in the gallery space of Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO with the other graduates of the Master of Industrial Design program at Pratt Institute. The work will be on display from May 3rd to May 8th with a reception on Saturday May 7th from 6:00-8:00.
Mike presents his Master of Industrial Design Thesis.
Mike will present his Master's thesis project in the Alumni Reading Room in Pratt Institute's main library at 3:30 PM. The title of the thesis project is Quilted: Connecting Immigrants, Cultures and Public Space in New York City. After two semesters of work, Mike delivered nine design prototypes relating to this topic, a formal presentation of his work, and a thesis paper, which is available for review at the Pratt Institute library.
studioFORGE works with Simon Pearce to develop new store fixtures.
Mike Jozewicz and Sushir Kadidal of studioFORGE are working with the VP of Design and Creative to develop new strategies for Simon Pearce store interiors and merchandising. Founded in 1971 by an Irish glassblower, Simon Pearce has become a coveted American brand that produces timeless glassware, tableware and home accessories.
FAR FOUND designs Onya Light for IFDA in Asahikawa, Japan.
FAR FOUND has submitted Onya, a dynamic light that illuminates when expanded, to the Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative in Japan. The Cooperative organizes the International Furniture Design Fair in Asahikawa, and invites designers from around the world to submit concepts that embrace the future of wood manufacturing.
Nabolis Chair is featured at ICFF!
The Nabolis Chair will be featured at the Wilsonart booth in the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The chair was a finalist in the Wilsonart Challenges Design Competition, which challenged students to think about new ways of using Wilson Art laminate products.
The Guyana Project exhibits its work at Model Citizens.
Mike and the other designers of The Guyana Project will collectively exhibit their work at Model Citizens. The exhibit will feature Mike's Twisting Kufa design. The Guyana Project is a group of Pratt Industrial Design students that traveled to Guyana to develop products and furniture using local sustainably-harvested non-timber forest products.
The Twisting Kufa Light and The Guyana Project were featured in the Inhabit Blog.
Mike's work shown at Third + Bond Apartment Showcase.
The Layer light and Rockers chairs will appear in a model apartment showcase at the Third + Bond development in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Two apartments in the development will be furnished with work by Pratt students and alumni for the duration of a year. Third + Bond is a 44 unit town townhouse-style development designed by Rogers Marvel Architects. Photo by Mark la Rosa.
studioFORGE fabricate recycled cardboard rocking chairs for Third + Bond.
Mike and Sushir Kadidal of studioFORGE have been commissioned to develop and fabricate recycled cardboard rocking chairs for the apartment showcase at Third + Bond. The design was conceived by Anthony Caradonna, a professor at Pratt's School of Architecture, and was assembled from recycled cardboard found on Pratt's campus.
Mike travels to Guyana to develop product prototypes.
Mike traveled to Guyana to develop furniture prototypes at the Liana Cane Factory. Rebecca Welz and Patti Johnson of the North South Project guided the project. Mike worked with craftspersons to produce a light prototype using sustainably-harvested non-timber forest materials. Mike harvested materials with Amerindian craftsmen, explored the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development and met with the Guyanese president Bharret Jagdeo.
Wilson Residence selected as N&O Home of the Month.
The Raleigh News & Observer has selected the Wilson Residence as the Home of the Month. Home of the Month is a collaborative effort between the News & Observer and the N.C. State University College of Design, which intends to highlight exemplary residential design in North Carolina. Mike worked on the Wilson Residence as a designer at Kersting Architecture.
Layer Light places in the Kovacs Lighting Competition.
The Layer Light has won third place in the second annual George Kovacs Lighting Competition. The light was on display in the gallery at the New York Design Center in Manhattan. The competition was organized by Alecia Wesner, the president of the Kovacs-Wesner Design Group. Ms. Wesner was joined by Giovanni Pellone and Tucker Viemeister in judging the entries.