A Sneak Peek at Sing for Hope's Highly Designed Pianos

06.15.11 Lincoln Center Goes Multiplex The Film Society of Lincoln Center gets a new home Friday with the opening of the state-of-the-art Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, designed by David Rockwell. More  › Florence Knoll, Revolutionary The Bard Graduate Center’s lecture series in honor of legendary textile designer Florence Knoll continues Thursday with “Florence Knoll: Textiles As Interior Architecture.” More  › When Isamu Met Buckminster Architect and author of the new book Best of Friends, Shoji Sadao talks about the unlikely relationship between two of the last century’s most influential figures, Buckminster Fuller and Isamu Noguchi. More  › Into the Wild House Creative collective We-Are-Familia fills otherwise uninhabited spaces with the trappings of habitation in its latest installation, “Wild House,” which opens tonight at the Yard in Long Island City. More  › first look Freshly Painted and Ready for “Chopsticks” For the second consecutive year, the nonprofit group Sing for Hope will be mobilizing 88 grand, baby grand, and upright pianos around New York this week, including ones decorated by artists and designers like Isaac Mizrahi, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Jen Mazar. Slideshow  › Is there anything happier than Isaac Mizrahi’s sparkly pink piano? With a piano tuner on site, the work space I visited was buzzing. Founders Camille Zamora (left) and Monica Yunu. The Best Bet Takeya’s Flash Chill Iced-Tea Maker Brew loose-leaf or bagged tea, then serve it up in the accompanying pitcher. More Info › space of the week Welcome to the Troycave Fashion designer Troy Smith took a hands-on approach with the ambitious renovations he made for his one-bedroom Harlem rental. Slideshow  › ABC Carpet & Home has a big sale on Timothy Oulton homewares, including furniture, luggage, and vintage accessories, starting tomorrow, and Design Hunting readers get an extra 10 percent off one item. Bring a printed copy of the newsletter to the store anytime between now and July 17 to receive the discount (888 Broadway, at 19th St.; 212-473-3000).