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Free Seminar explores the Influence of Renaissance Architect Andrea Palladio
12 July 2010
Estero, FL Immerse yourself in the legacy and history of Andrea Palladio's architecture and world-renowned Italian villas. Miromar Design Center hosts a free seminar open to the public from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday August 7, 2010. Designers and architects qualify for two free hours continuing education credit.
Learn why Palladio is considered to be one of the most influential architects in history. His villas revolutionized modern architecture and are visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists and architects each year. Explore the Renaissance through his designs, and vision, which have shaped and evolved over the past four-hundred years.
The seminar is presented by Sarasota Designer Jean Renoux, ASID, Allied AIA and member of the Society of Architectural Historians. Renoux looks at the legacy of Palladio's architecture and moves to the modern era and the reproduction of Palladio's architecture in Florida. Admission is free and designers and architects earn 2 Free CEU's. RSVP by calling Miromar Design Center at (239) 390-8207.
Miromar Design Center inspires both consumers and designers through its ongoing seminars, educational programs, fundraisers, and social gatherings. The public is welcome at Miromar Design Center to buy and experience what great design can do to enhance your lifestyle. Design referral services and special event spaces are available.
Miromar Design Center is the only design center in Southwest Florida and one of only 19 major design centers in the nation. It is the premier destination for design professionals and consumers. Forty-five showrooms present a worldwide collection of the greatest names in furniture, fabrics, flooring, lighting, kitchen and bath products, art, accessories, and wall coverings for furnishing or renovation such as Baker, Ann Sacks, Fendi Casa, Pierre Deux, Poggenpohl, Roche Bobois, Clive Christian, Walker Zanger, Francesco Molon, Ralph Lauren Home and many more. A Clearance Showroom features home décor guaranteed to be a minimum of 50% off regular retail showroom pricing.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call (239) 390-5111 or visit http://www.miromardesigncenter.com/. Miromar Design Center is located on Corkscrew Road in Estero across from Miromar Outlets, I-75, exit 123, between Naples and Fort Myers.