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Press release
Rotterdam, 22 December 2009
Berlin, Istanbul, New York, Seoul, or. Rotterdam!Rotterdam is
nominated for Wallpaper* Design Award Best City
The internationally renowned Wallpaper * Magazine puts Rotterdam
in the top 5of world class cities. The city is nominated for the
Wallpaper Design Award inthe category 'Best City' of 2010. Other
contenders are Berlin, Istanbul, New
York and Seoul. The eventual winner will be announced on
Thursday, January14 during the presentation of the Wallpaper *
Design Awards in London.
The Wallpaper * Design Awards are presented annually in 11
categories in the field ofart, architecture, design and fashion.
Last year, the title of "Best City" went to LosAngeles. The winner
of this year lies in the hands of a prestigious panel of judges
who
particularly praised Rotterdam for its new architecture, design
and the great variety ofrestaurants.
Ton Wesselink, Director of Rotterdam Marketing (Tourism Board of
Rotterdam):
"Rotterdam is known as one of the most progressive and ambitious
cities in theNetherlands. The city is internationally known for its
modern architecture, design andcreativity, the enormous number of
festivals and events, the vibrant clubbing culture andof course the
world class port. However, to put Rotterdam in line with cities
such asBerlin, Istanbul, Seoul and New York, is something to be
very proud of! If we win thisaward or not, I think this nomination
is a major achievement that shows that Rotterdamis gaining
popularity in the world as business as well as tourist
destination.
The 11 categories
1. Best domestic design2. Furniture designer of the year3. Best
new restaurant4. Best new hotel5. Best new private house6. Best new
public building7. Best city8. Best new womens fashion collection9.
Best new mens fashion collection10.Best new grooming product
11.
Life-enhancer of the year
Members of the jury
- Carsten Hller- James Murdoch- John Galliano- Kelly wearstler-
Pedro Almodvar- Steven Holl
Wallpaper * MagazineWallpaper * Magazine is a global magazine
with a focus on architecture, (industrial)
design, interiors, fashion and travel. The magazine is published
10 times a year with acirculation of 100,000. (Source: MediAtlas).
www.wallpaper.com.__________________________________________________________________________
Not for publication:For images and press information please
contact Ingrid Adriaanse, Press Officer Rotterdam Marketing;
E. i.adriaanse @ rotterdam-marketing.nl, T. +31 10 205 15
00.
