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There is some very interesting work coming out of Anthony Caradonna’s studio, in particular, the lighting prototypes that he is developing. The prototypes he is designing produce some interesting ambient qualities via cuts, folds, and overlap-page of material. I can see an incredible opportunity in his work with the play of material finishes in metal. We have featured his Pratt DesignTex Studio in the past, we will look to feature his studio research again in the near future. enjoy>
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Event: Metal Artist to Create Installation for Meditation Center
Artist: Miya Ando
Venue:Against The Stream, 4300 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Dates:Nov 8, 2008- Oct 2009
Public Unveiling: Oct 9-11, in conjunction with The BRN Inaugural Conference
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If you haven’t noticed yet, I have been recently researching solar technology for a job we are working on at the office. I came across Nanosolar which has come up with a method of making solar cells cheap and efficient. The video attached is incredible view into the making of this technology. Aside from the very bad sound track and verbal description from random employees, its a very well done video. Via:treehugger
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Our friends cw&t just came out with a new bicycle stem. The Blockhead Stem is the sturdiest stem you’ll ever meet. A solid chunk of aluminum machined with sharp edges and corners. Check it out on their site and get yourself one.
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Limited Edition is the new phenomenon in furniture design. The demand for unique pieces is steadily increasing. With prototypes, one-offs and limited product lines, designers are making furniture objects outside of, and parallel to, the industrial manufacturing system. Furniture prototypes have always been an element of the industrial design process, but now they are being brought from the workshops and presented to the public as embodiments of one of the most exciting creative fields of our age. read more
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