Dwell on Design, the largest Design Show on the West Coast, will be showcasing the latest modern designs in Los Angeles this week.

The show will be curated by the editors from Dwell who will welcome 30,000 visitors and a wave of industry leading names such as architects Chad Oppenheim and Mitchell Joachim andOlyer Wu Collaborative.

The Jenny Wu and Dwayne Oyler architectural duo created seven installations with one titled "Screenplay" built with steel frames with a rope twisting and bending in free-space.  The designers hope to have visitors engage with the work through specially arranged seating.

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Architects Chad Oppenheim and Mitchell Joachim are scheduled to be key speakers who will present the theme "Modern Beyond Expectation."  Their ultra-sustainable skyscraper became an icon for green architecture and sustainability.

Dwell on Design will also showcase its Prefab homes where visitors can step inside and experience Modern Living houses. Featured exhibits include Eco-fabulous, Inflate Homes, Sustain Homes, Airstreams, and versatile G-Pod. 

Also on display will be an international exhibit on Swiss Design.  Awards will be given to different areas from fashion, product, textile, furniture design, and more.

The annual exhibition is open to the public Saturday, June 23 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, June 24 10 a.m.-5 p.m.show

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A shared, unabashed love of color inspired a collaboration, the first of its kind for Kohler Co - introducing KOHLER Colors Featuring Jonathan Adler. The new collection includes four special edition colors—Greenwich Green, Piccadilly Yellow, Palermo Blue and Annapolis Navy—available only on a limited quantity of six select KOHLER enameled cast iron kitchen and bathroom sinks. Each piece is crafted in the foundry located in the town of Kohler, Wisconsin, complete with a lifetime limited warranty ensuring it will stand up beautifully to life's daily wear and tear.

WakaNINE is pleased to unveil designer David Trubridge’s Coral lights in a dazzling yet durable anodized aluminum. Suitable for use inside and outdoors, these striking lights are available from stock in Black, Gold and Silver with other colors available by request. They are assembled with raw aluminum rivets which add a nice contrast to the matt anodized finish.

Designed for lounging or dining, as a creative space, or a personal sanctuary, the G-Pod arrives this Summer just in time for the Dwell Show. By lowering the table, the sitting area transforms into a a room suitable for sleeping or star gazing. To avoid wind, rain, sun glare, and other harsh conditions, or just for a change in view, you can simply "Rotate" the G-Pod to a different position.

Rapson Inc. next joined forces with YLiving to reintroduce Rapson’s Greenbelt line of chair designs. YLiving commissioned a limited edition version of the Rapid Rocker, available in a 1965 Verner Panton fabric and a black laminated American maple frame. All designs are currently available for purchase through YLiving.

This collection of thermoplastic coated jewelry in modern designs and bright colors are sure to add pops of color to any outfit.

Made from blue-stain pine and reclaimed fire hose the BadBeetle case features a felt interior, magnetic breakaway handle, industrial-grade zipper and a laser-engraved Bad Beetle™ logo on the outside. It fits the 13" MacBook Air.

The WUD Plate is functional table art that draws from Danish modern design. Each plate is formed from a solid piece of light maple or dark walnut wood. The scooped center and vibrant colored edge of the square and rectangular WUD Plates project a simple and beautiful silhouette. Each is finished with a food-safe and durable oil to ensure a lifetime of use.

The City Planter, Potted’s newest design, is an answer to urban vertical gardening meeting the world of art. With its graphic geometry, City Planters dress up any outdoor space en masse or striking as a focal point alone. They're available in two sizes 12” x 20” and 20” x 30”, and two orientations, either vertical or horizontal. The City Planters are made of iron with a sealed rusted patina or one can also add the “Color Dipped” option for a bold, clean look.

Introducing modern prefab homes that are affordable, green, and available wherever you are. Connect:Homes, a Los Angeles-based prefab innovator, uses a revolutionary patent-pending modular system that allows for completed homes to be shipped everywhere and anywhere via truck, rail or sea. Connect:Homes offers an exciting alternative for those looking to connect to better design, to connect to a better way to build. Below is an example of the Connect:2.1 which will be in the Dwell Outdoor section of the show.

Half 13 is a new collection of sculptural outdoor furniture by Damian Velasquez that is as comfortable as it is modern. Made from powder coated stainless steel, the collection includes a club chair, a love seat, a coffee table, and an end table. A variety of powder coated color options are available.