[Chicago] The 48th edition of NeoCon, which will take place here on June 13-15, will focus on the overarching theme, “Design That Works.” According to the show, this year’s keynote speakers are emblematic of the influence of good design. Headliners include: David Rockwell, Oana Stanescu and Paul Scialla.
Monica DeBartolo, director of programming, said, “As the premier platform and forum for the commercial interiors business, NeoCon has enjoyed hosting the industry’s top thought leaders and movers-and-shakers. We are excited to welcome David Rockwell, Oana Stanescu and Paul Scialla to the NeoCon stage this year, as we highlight all the things that good design can help people and organizations achieve. NeoCon is the place where good design comes together.”
The 2016 keynote presenters are:
David Rockwell
Monday, June 13 at 8:00 a.m., Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 14th Floor, Sauganash Ballroom
Sponsored By Knoll and IIDA
David Rockwell, FAIA, is the founder and president of Rockwell Group, an interdisciplinary A&D firm that emphasizes innovation and thought leadership in every project. Based in New York with offices in Madrid and Shanghai, Rockwell Group's projects include Nobu restaurants and hotels worldwide; NeueHouse (New York, Los Angeles and London); W Hotels worldwide; TED Theater (Vancouver, BC); set designs for On Your Feet, Kinky Boots and Hairspray; product collections for Stellar Works, The Rug Company, Jim Thompson and Shaw Hospitality Group; and more. Honors and recognition include the AIA New York Chapter President’s Award, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award, and the Presidential Design Award.
Paul Scialla
Tuesday, June 14 at 8:00 a.m., Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 14th Floor, Sauganash Ballroom
Sponsored By ASID
After 18 years on Wall Street, including 10 years at Goldman Sachs as a partner, Paul Scialla’s interest in altruistic capitalism and sustainability led him to establish the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), which administers the WELL Building Standard globally to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. In his presentation, Scialla will share emerging innovations and evidence-based research about how we can design buildings specifically to support the health and wellness of the people who live, work and learn in them. Topics will include an introduction to the WELL Building Standard, costs and benefits, early examples of WELL buildings, and performance-based metrics for health and wellness in the built environment.
Oana Stanescu
Wednesday, June 15 at 9:00 a.m., Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 14th Floor, Sauganash Ballroom
Sponsored By AIA Chicago
Oana Stanescu is a partner of Family and has used her vast international experience to lead the office’s European projects. Prior to joining Family, Oana worked at a diverse array of award-winning offices around the world including Herzog and De Meuron, OMA and SANAA. She has also contributed to numerous architectural publications such as Domus, MARK and Abitare and co-taught a seminar at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at Columbia University. She currently is involved in the +Pool project in New York, a Kickstarter-backed endeavor that involves installing a cross-shaped floating swimming pool in the East River, and has also worked with Kanye West on both tour sets and personal residential projects.
The keynote presentations are free and show registration is now open at
www.neocon.com.
David Rockwell
Paul Scialla
Oana Stanescu