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Modern Outdoor

Great new Modern Outdoor lounge, the Luma Adjustable Chaise Lounge! Comfortable, stylish, and modern; this great lounge fits right in with the Luma Club Chair and Sofa. Shown here with the Lounge Cushion Set (sold separately).

Jeff Koons on the Roof

On the rooftop of the Met, in NYC, is the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. It offers amazing views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline and is a great place on Friday and Saturday evenings to sip on some cocktails and check out the Jeff Koons sculptures that will be there till October.

Parametre by 3form

Great new products by new vendor Parametre by 3form now on 2Modern! Hot new Hexa, Mega, and Quad are innovative 3D textile systems for dividing up rooms and spaces in a non-invasive and eco-friendly way.

Orange22

2Modern introduces a new vendor that is both environmentally friendly and socially conscious! Each piece from Orange22's Botanist series starts with a single piece of aluminum, which is precisely cut, bent, and faced with either a high impact powder coat, such as the Botanist Flora Bench, or an epoxy coated real wood veneer, as shown here in the Botanist Natural Cocktail. For their pink items, such as the Botanist Flora Pink End Table or the Botanist Flow Pink Bench, Orange22 donates $25.00 of each sale to go to breast cancer awareness, research, and treatment.

New on 2Modern: Droog! Different and fun, Droog's products are wide-ranging; from Doorbells to Swings, Tablecloths to Parasols. Based in Amsterdam, Droog prides itself in "creating innovative concepts that change perspective."

Adding More Space

Until recently, lovers of modern architecture looking to add extra outdoor space had little available, but now there are a range of structures on the market, from gazebos to whole rooms, with clean contemporary lines.

From DWR comes Kithaus, a  9'x13' prefabricated space that can be used as a cabana, an extra living room or an office. The base model starts at $29,500 or comes complete with decks, canopies and louvers for $44,950.   Lightweight anodized aluminum means self-assembly should be a relative snap, taking a couple of people three days or so to erect. You can even buy a package of office furniture that is designed to fit right into the Kithaus, and solar panels to make it ecologically-friendly.

More information from:  kithaus@dwr.com

Modern furniture designer Richard Schultz has a simple self-assembly garden gazebo that will provide a shady retreat on a hot summer's day. Stainless steel columns and beams support vinyl mesh curtains that come in a variety of colors. You can outfit your Pavilion with seating from Richard Schultz Designs, from his iconic Petal table or the 1966 collection he designed for Knoll, to the latest Swell collection.  Prices reflect the fact that each piece is handcrafted in Pennsylvania.

If you are lucky enough to have a pool, or a killer waterview from your backyard, Honeymoon, a French company, is offering a luxury Gazebo where you and your guests can lounge in comfort. The Early Bird is the most contemporary of the four models offered; a combination of teak and stainless steel under a canvas roof, measuring approximately 15'x15'. Priced at 38,800 euros, approximately $60,000, it's certainly a luxe product. And if you need walls as well as a roof, you'll have to wait until later in 2008 when the company plans to add a Bungalow to its range.
Contact americas@honeymoon-world.com for more details.

Of course, even if you have the available funds for your cabana or outdoor office, you still have to find somewhere on your property to erect that extra room.

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Be a part of art history!

American artist Allan Kaprow (1927-2006) was a pioneer in establishing the concepts of performance art. In the 50s and 60s he began to coordinate 'happenings' in which carefully coordinated and scripted volunteers would act out a very ordinary series of events. Kaprow's 1967 happening, FLUIDS, consisted of teams of volunteers building temporary enclosures out of ice blocks which are then left to melt. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art is recreating this moment in performance art history on April 25-27 and is looking for volunteers. It's a little last minute, but today, March 6th at 3pm there is a meeting at the Brown Auditorium at LACMA to begin coordinating the project. If you live in Los Angeles, this is an amazing opportunity to take part in live art and pay homage to the innovative, modern artist Allan Kaprow. Get involved or read more  here.

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notNeutral

Can't wait for Spring? Neither can notNeutral! Hot new products are bright and outdoorsy. New Triton 1 and 2 Throw Pillows take the fun Triton Tray pattern and remixes it. Season Wallcandy Arts join the ranks of the Transport and Count Wallcandy Arts. Great for the patio, Triton and Season Hurricanes light up the night. And everyone's favorite, new City Plates!

Gus

Fun new and eco-friendly products from Gus! New Jasper Cube is a soft felt ottoman that can go anywhere! The Vintage Swing Arm Lamp is the perfect lighting piece for your loft or studio. And nifty organic plastic Basket, Trays, and Bowl are a refreshing change of pace from the norm.

Nest

New vendor Nest brings colorful and eco-friendly kids furniture to 2Modern! Jax Toy Box, Toy Cube, Storage Tower, and Hamper are all made with recycled wood and 100% organic cotton. Cozy Nest Seat is all organic cotton as well, stuffed with recycled upholstery remnants. And the Pebbles Crib Bedding is made with recycled, post-consumer recycled soda bottles! Now that's closing the loop!