For six days in May, Atlanta is hosting the best in modern design and architecture.

Join Modern Atlanta and modern enthusiasts for the MA09 “Design is Human” Event and Home Tour, May 12-17, 2009.

MA09 will host a series of events throughout the week featuring:

• Modern Home Tours – May 16-17
• MA Launch Party, Architect Models and Renderings, and Modern Design Exhibit featuring local designers and student work from GA Tech at White Provision
• MA’ology Italian Design Event, Fashion Show & Fundraiser for CARE at White Provision featuring the paintings of Marco Grassi, fashion by Jeffrey and a exhibit of the iconic Sacco Chair by Zanotta
• “MA Talks” at The High Museum featuring the Metropolitan Home Magazine panel discussion on “CRAFTdesign” with their Creative Director Linda O’Keeffe, and a presentation by Architect Anthony Ames
• “Objectified” documentary screening sponsored by MODA, AIGA Atlanta, ASID Atlanta and MA
• MA Film Series at The High Museum featuring “Koolhaas/Houselife” by Rem Koolhaas and “City of Dreams”
• An evening and book signing with renown designer Clodagh at DEX Studios
• Modern art show and reception in the modern flat designed by architect Robert Trestch at The Mansion on Peachtree
• Open House at Portfolio Center featuring a talk by Dragon Rouge founder Marcus Hewitt
• New product launches, inspiring talks and receptions at SieMatic, bulthaup and Poggenpohl

Many events are free; for those that aren’t, prices begin at $10 and can be purchased online via Modern Atlanta or at Design Within Reach (2451 Peachtree Rd), (context) (75 John Wesley Dobbs Ave), or Octane Coffee (1009 Marietta St).

Visit Modern Atlanta online for full event details, locations, dates and times.