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Square Feet Studio Designs New Emory Dining Hall, Mainly Baskets Unveils New Line, and More News in Atlanta

Here’s what you need to know

A section of the new dining hall at Emory University, designed by Atlanta-based Square Feet Studio.

Photo: Nigel Marson

With events for designers happening daily, and new projects cropping up all over the city, keeping track of all the goings-on in Atlanta can be a tall order. That’s why AD PRO is here to keep you informed for the week.

Openings

Square Feet Studio Designs for Next-Gen Dining at Emory University

When Emory University decided to reimagine its Student Life Center, the school tapped Atlanta-based design firm Square Feet Studio to create dining spaces that would foster community. “The Dobbs Common Table creates an opportunity for students and faculty to engage and connect through food and a welcoming environment,” Square Feet Studio's Vivian Bencich tells AD PRO. The dining hall, the largest on campus, seats 775, but the firm crafted zones called Crossroads, Front Porch, Warehouse, Chef’s Table, and Private Dining to create intimate areas within the cavernous space. The design team worked with local makers including B-10 Union, Corn Upholstery, and DDW Inc. to design custom millwork and furnishings such as diamond-tufted banquettes and solid oak tables. “Our goal was to bring the hospitality, warmth, and scale of local eateries into the Dobbs Common Table so that it felt much like a bespoke dining experience,” Bencich adds.

See the New Installation on the Beltline’s Westside Trail

As part of the 21st annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) Festival, the work of more than 40 photographers from around the globe has been installed on the Atlanta Beltline’s Westside Trail. At the FENCE Project, visitors can walk along an outdoor display that stretches more than 700 feet long. The Atlanta installation, which will remain on view through June 2020, joins seven other cities across North America in showcasing this work.

Product Launches

Mainly Baskets Home Adds Outdoor Furniture and Lighting

Atlanta-based Mainly Baskets Home, which has been a go-to source for design-forward, sustainably harvested baskets, has launched a new line of outdoor furniture. Each piece of woven furniture in the new All-Weather line is made with an aluminum frame and handwoven poly-resin and available in four finishes. As with the interior offerings, designers can customize the size, design, color, and fabric of each piece to suit their needs. The brand has also introduced a nine-item line of lighting to complement its other offerings.

Sales

ADAC’s Habachy Designs + Atelier Marks Down Floor Models

Habachy Designs + Atelier is making way for new merchandise sourced at High Point Market by offering select floor models at 20% to 50% off. The markdowns will run through December 23. All of the discounted items—including lighting, pillows, furniture, and more—are marked with a red tag on the showroom floor.

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Events

Ted Collier’s Solo Show Arrives at Maune Contemporary

Maune Contemporary, a new gallery in Buckhead’s Miami Circle design district, will host “Ted Collier: Uncircled,” a solo show for the artist, who splits his time between St. Louis and Los Angeles. His body of abstract works on canvas runs the gamut from bold and colorful to monochromatic and subtle. The gallery will host Collier at an opening reception on Friday, November 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can RSVP here.

ADAC’s New Thibaut Showroom Celebrates Opening

Atlanta’s design community is invited to toast the new Thibaut corporate showroom at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center on Thursday, November 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The party will include music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres. Guests can RSVP through the showroom’s Eventbrite page.

Real Estate

Is Atlanta Becoming a Southern Silicon Valley?

A recent report from the Atlanta Business Chronicle notes that Atlanta is emerging as a tech hub for companies outside of Silicon Valley. The story noted that three of the West Coast’s tech giants—Google, Tesla, and Microsoft—have recently announced plans to set up shop in Midtown over the next several years, adding thousands of jobs to the region. These moves may also mean many new clients and potential jobs for Atlanta-area designers and architects.