American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame unveils design for tech-rich new space

HIGH POINT — The American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame said its new home will be “a world-class gathering place and a center for leadership in the heart of the High Point Market,” as it unveiled the concept for the two-level South Hamilton space this week.

“The vision for the 23,500-square-foot permanent home …  is to create a sense of community and connection, an engaging experience that changes people and inspires them to create a beautiful home,” the organization said in a release.

The exhibits are being designed by Columbus, Ohio-based Roto, an international exhibit design, fabrication and installation firm known for combining immersive theater, interactivity, embedded technology and social participation with a commitment to preservation and scholarship. The building, designed by Freeman Kennett Architects, is slated to open in 2022.

“People are attracted to places that ignite the imagination,” said David Gebhart, Hall of Fame board chairman and creative team member. “Our home, with great intention, will become the genesis for new thinking, for creativity and thought-provoking conversation among those in the leaders circle. It will benefit all of us at a time when consumers are passionate about their homes.”

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One new element will be the creation of an industry training video, “The Inside Story of Home Fashion: Creating the Place We Call Home.”

“Everyone will want their teams and new employees to watch this video,” said Keith Koenig, CEO of Tamarac, Fla.-based City Furniture and one of the capital campaign co-chairs who suggested the idea.  “The people behind

the scenes at our companies – much less consumers – know very little about the total picture of the fashion, design, manufacturing, marketing and sale of furnishings. The Hall of Fame is on a mission to create value and interest during a period that I believe is fast becoming the Golden Age of Furniture. When you see this video, everyone in the industry will want to be included.”

For more, see the full release here.

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