Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Modern Phoenix Expo is the one day a year where MoPhos of all shapes and sizes come together to shop, share, learn and get excited for the annual Home Tour. Purple Nickel Studio siezed the opportunity to do mini-photosessions called "Get Faced" using the richly textured grounds of of the Scosttdale Museum of Contemporary Art designed by Will Bruder. Casia Fletcher, below, checks the light and warms up for a session.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Heidi Abrahamson of Phoenix Metro Retro brought her original modern jewelry line.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Furniture designer Nicole Reyes showed her line of outdoor furnishings.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Architect Matt Salenger of coLab studio showed his latest architectural accomplishments.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

MrGSpace Landscape design brought their booth to life!

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Realtor Greg Kilroy and longtime volunteer Michael Voloudakis helped field people's questions at the Modern Phoenix table, which was stocked with maps, articles and resources typically not available on our website.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Don Meserve of The City of Scottsdale Historic Preservation Office made his annual appearance helping the public with clever architectural design collector's cards asking "What style is it?"

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Painter Nancy Pendleton was one of 2009's tour homeowners.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Charlie Ray of The Green Room paused to interact with one of John Tuomisto Bell's large bronze sculptures. The head smoothly rotates with just a touch!

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Route 66 Antiques came all the way from Palm Springs to share an impressive collection of Bakelite fashion accessories. In fact, owner Matt Burkholz wrote the book on it!

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Kate Benjamin of Moderncat Studio debuted her line of modern playthings like scratchers and toys created of wood, cardboard and felt.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Conan Brooks of Antiquarius Imports showed just how easy it is to incorporate ethnic textures and materials with Modern design. Matthew King and Matt Gluskin chatted on the floor in the background.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Anthony Floyd of the Scottsdale Green Building Program helped Scottsdale homeowners green up their homes.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Tim Russell of ASUL shared his plans for prefabricated architecture and his new ASUL demonstration up in Prescott.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Look at My Fire brought clean-burning modern fireplaces and sconces that create dramatic centerpieces.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Casia and Eric Fletcher of Purple Nickel Studio partnered with Design Within Reach to create a swanky lounge to support their "Get Faced" photo sessions with Modern Phoenix members.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Lalita Johnson of LOOP Architectural brought new material samples to tempt expo attendees.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

The Green Room provided living sculpture for each homeowner generously opening their homes to 800 freindly strangers on the next day's tour.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

The annual Expo is a great way for consumers and service providers, designers and craftsmen to meet face to face.

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

Though quiet in the morning, the floor gets nice and buzzing by the time the seminars start to kick in, and mobbed for the door prizes.

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

 

Modern Phoenix Expo 2010

As usual, the Expo vendors and other supporters of the movement were amazingly generous in the donation for door prizes for the annual drawing. This year we broke a record with 21 prizes! Many thanks to all involved for making the event such a huge success!

 

Exhibitors
Moderncat Studio
Antiquarius Imports
Look At My Fire
CoLab Studio, Inc.
MrGSpace Landscape
Purple Nickel Studio
Nancy Pendleton
Phoenix Metro Retro
Heidi Abrahamson
Tuomisto Bell Studio Foundry
180 Degrees
Nicole Reyes Designs
Route 66 Antiques
LOOP Architectural Materials
Homework Remodels
Scottsdale Historic Preservation Commission
AZ Preservation Foundation
The Art Institue of Phoenix
Scottsdale Green Building Council
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
Modern Phoenix

Door Prizes
Tim Mitchell
See Saw Designs
Stanley Moons
Alison King
Practical Art
Purple Nickel Studio
Gnosis, Ltd.
Heidi Abrahamson Modern Jewelry
Phoenix Metro Retro
Nicole Reyes Desgins
W. Brent Armstrong
Urban Pethaus
MrGSpace Landscape
Moderncat Studio
Look At My Fire
Crestview Doors
Homework Remodels
Blooming Rock Development
Go Green Mortgage Group
SMOCA





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