CWC International holds exciting art, design, architecture summit
A forum of pioneering minds and talents in art, design, and architecture, the CWC International 2024 Interiors Summit held last May 23 at its Bonifacio Global City showroom was attended by 250 guests from here and abroad.
Some 30 architectural and interior design firms were represented, as well as collectors and designer furniture aficionados who met Eames Demetrios, world renowned artist, design curator, filmmaker, speaker, writer, and director of Eames Office.
The CWC Interiors’ showroom held a flurry of various programs throughout the afternoon, starting off with cocktails. This was followed by a tour and walkaround in the showroom where guests enjoyed an exhibit of the coveted Vitra Miniatures Collection showing the chronological evolution of the chair from the Historicism Period to the Bauhaus movement and Post Modernism period.
There was also a showcase of iconic designer chairs and collector’s items for auction, culminating in an exhibit of the Vitra-Eames midcentury pieces and the Eames sculpture, which is one of only 12 in the whole world.
Of legacy, ideas and visions
The yearly summit kicked off with an introduction of how CWC Interiors continues to establish its legacy after more than three decades in the industry, led by COO Andrew Yates. Demetrios talked next about his ideas and visions on design, as the grandson of two of the most influential designers of the 20th century, Ray and Charles Eames.
To bring the discussion closer to home, Philippine Institute of Architects Presidential Excellence Awardee Architect Ed Calma shared the vision and legacy of his father, Architect Lor Calma, and how it has shaped the landscape of Philippine architecture and design.
Hossein Farmani, creative director, founder, and president of the Lucie Awards, also shared his experience in the art world from his base in the United States. Capping the forum was CEO and president of CWC International Fred Yuson, who imparted best industry practices to the audience.
The open forum discussed topics on how Philippine art and architecture have made an impact in the world scene and how these can become competitive in the future, both in line with the direction of CWC International.
High quality products
CWC International is home to CWC Interiors. It has been in operation for more than 32 years, supplying the Philippine market high quality and innovative products at reasonable prices. It has evolved into a multi-product company, marketing office modular systems and interior finishing products for both office contracts and residential setups.
Starting with only one brand of furniture system, CWC International now carries the most prestigious furniture brands from the United States and Europe such as Vitra (Germany), Herman Miller (US), Magis (Italy), Gufram (Italy), Walter Knoll (Denmark), USM Haller (Switzerland), Shaw Contract (US), Unitile (India), and Bolon (Sweden). These are a few of the 40 corporate office and residential brands distributed by CWC covering flooring finishes, ceiling fixtures, and furnishings.
This year, the company celebrates its 33rd year with the inauguration of the CWC Design Center along Arnaiz Avenue in Makati as its new headquarters, a 12-story one-stop shop featuring a showcase and mock-ups of CWC’s 40 brands, an open space for educational and artistic collaborations, the Lucie Gallery, the Camera Club of the Philippines, Green Light Talent and Event Productions, and a world-class restaurant on the roof deck overlooking the Makati skyline.
Visit cwcinteriors.com.ph or its Facebook and Instagram pages (CWC Interiors). Check out the ongoing displays of iconic and designer furniture in its showrooms in Arnaiz Avenue in Makati City, 5th mile in BGC, Cebu Business Park in Cebu, and Matina I.T. park in Davao. In the BGC showroom are ongoing displays of the special Vitra Miniatures Collection and the Eames Plywood Sculpture
CWC International is home to CWC Interiors.
CWC Interiors continues to establish its legacy after more than three decades in the industry.
