Going for the Gold (NeoCon)
News • July 4, 2016
By Kadie Yale
On the Sunday before NeoCon, the hallway of the Merchandise Mart in Chicago echoes - the quiet before the storm. And then suddenly, a burst of cheers erupted from the KI showroom where I was headed. The design team has just found out they won NeoCon Gold for Best Large Showroom (over 4,000 sq. ft.)
The jewel in the center of thr showroom stands out not only because it houses KI's textile brand, Pallas, but in that, while the rest of the showrrom is vibrant and energetic, this space is warm and calming. "This space has recently doubled in size," said Shawn Green. "It used to be an after-thought." Now the room invites the user to take their time mulling over Pallas' collections. There aren't any bells and whistles in this room; reclaimed wood and toned-down interior allows the fabrics to shine. "This is the personality of Pallas. It takes simple, long-lasting forms, and it allows them to have temporal relevance."