The Center for Architecture celebrated the launch of its avant-garde exhibition, “New Practices London,” which highlights the innovative work of 6 young firms. Although the air outside was slightly cooler than a typical August night, the opening party was certainly heating up the inside. With three balcony-style floors packed with chic design professionals and bars on each level serving refreshing modern martinis made with SKYY90, it’s safe to say that a good time was had by all. As always, the Design-Calendar girls had their cameras in hand to snap the evenings’ honorees (who were sporting a purple orchid) in action.

Tami Hausman senior consultant for Capelin Communications and
the president of Francis Cauffman Architects James Crispino.

Design-Calendar girls Molly Greene and Danielle DeVita hard at
work on assignment

CVI founder Beloved; AIA’s Director of Development Vanessa Crews and the talented Marc Clemenceau Bailly of Gage Clemenceau Architects – responsible for the exhibition design.

DJ Jayme Thaler setting the mood downstairs

FYI: You have until October 27 to check out New Practices London:

6a Architects
AOC
Carmody Groarke
Drdharchitects
Ullmayer Sylvester Architects
Witherford Watson Mann Architects

Exhibition Design:
Gage/Clemenceau Architects