April 20, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Julianna Silva
Damian Velasquez, Modern Handcrafted Furniture
505.884.5200 studio

MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNER, DAMIAN VELASQUEZ, WILL HOST AN OPEN STUDIO 4/27/07 TO 4/29/07 INTRODUCING HIS NEW MEDIA DISPLAY AND STORAGE DESIGNS.

Form meets function as striking compositions are visualized and created by modern furniture designer Damian Velásquez.  Velasquez will host an “Open Studio” the weekend of April 27th beginning with a Preview Party, Friday 4/27/07 from 6p to 9p.  Open Studio will continue on Saturday from 10a to 4p and Sunday from 10a to 3p.

Thoroughly innovative and modern – Velásquez has been designing and building modern steel and wood furniture for over 15 years. A native of New Mexico, he has been featured in many local publications that have highlighted the contrast in his modern design to that of the prevailing “southwestern design” in New Mexico.  Velásquez, who continues to sell mostly out of state, is now realizing a shift in the local design trend. 

His business partner and wife, Julianna Silva remarks, “We’ve been advertising in a national publication that focuses on modern design and interestingly enough, that national ad is generating lots of local calls from clients that have never seen Damian’s work.  Since closing our store, MODERNO (previously in Nob Hill), our existing customers generally keep track of us and attend our Annual “Scratch & Dent” Sale.  But now, there are a lot of new residents that have never seen his furniture and we wanted to open up the studio to current and potential clients so they can learn about this great resource for modern furniture design in Albuquerque.”

Damian will be introducing some new design work specifically for media display and storage – a hot new item with all the sleek flat-panel televisions and low-profile sound systems around.  Clients really enjoy working with Damian because he has the capability to customize dimensions and color to fit their space perfectly.  His standard furniture line includes dressers, nightstands, beds, dining & occasional tables, barstools, chairs, buffets, desks and dressers. All of his forms are clean and straight-forward in a polished, elegant style. You can view his products online at www.modernhandcrafted.com or visit his studio located at 3212 Stanford Dr NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico (two blocks east of University, just north of Candelaria) 505-884-5200.

3212 Stanford Drive NE • Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505.884.5200 ph • 505.884.2554 fx • 888.326.4268 tf
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