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Yakouza Lou Chandelier Inspired By Physics

8 Aug

Its always exhilarating as a design aficionado to come across projects that marry sustainable design with art flawlessly. The Yakouza Lou, a limited edition chandelier by artist Eddy Syke epitomizes originality and also make an unforgettable artistic statement. Inspired by the basic Kinetic principle (remember Physics class), the chandelier is inspired by car movements which makes sense since Syke is from Detroit.

“Yakuza Lou is a meticulously hand-made light sculpture that gracefully transforms itself–dynamically illuminating as it changes shape”.

Check out the riveting video here.

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Knoll’s Classic Platner and Tulip Dining Tables

3 Aug


Platner’s Continued Excellence

Sometimes it’s nice to have an old friend over for dinner.  That’s exactly how I feel about Knoll’s Platner Dining Table – a classic in modern design.  This unique table has been a staple in Knoll’s since its 1960 debut by designer Warren Platner.  This steel wire sculptural base comes in several heights to not only anchor a dining table, but to be appreciated as a coffee or end table. 

The beauty of this table is its sheer simplicity.  The play of light and shadow require little in additional adornment – leaving the glass top empty gives those seated a glimpse at the steel rods’ huddle.  Surround the table with Knoll’s sexy tulip chairs, in a minimal undulating iconic style.  The Tulip Collection has celebrated its 50th year of production, a rarity in this industry. 

Both pieces are considered sustainable design pieces, and are Greenguard Indoor Air Quality certified for low emissions.  Knoll’s continued commitment to industry leading standards in environmentally responsible products is a testimony to their own longevity.

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When it rains…

7 May

My apologies for the lack of posting on this here blog.  I’ve been busy, with a capitol B.  I just ending teaching a class on Green Interiors at CSULB Monday, only to turn around and teach the first night of a somewhat similar course at CSUF Wednesday.  And I only had 6 days notice I would be teaching that class before it started!

My sustainable design blog – The InterioREvolution – is getting more and more fun every day -  and more and more work too.  Right now I’m running a series of posts reviewing different no-VOC paints.  Quite the education so far.

I’ve also been lucky enough to be asked to contribute to HomePortfolio.com, which is a large site devoted to interior design.  I am currently contributing blog posts and am in the midst of writing my first full article for the site on choosing carpet.  Again, quite the education.

I’m focusing more and more on teaching, writing, speaking and consulting, and getting away from doing as many full service design projects as I once did.  There are so many great designers out there who need the work, and I feel that training others to design sustainably should be my bigger focus for now.  It’s a bit of a leap of faith, but so far, it’s been going wonderfully.

As a side note, my thoughts go out to all the families in middle Tennessee who have lost so much to the terrible flooding of the last week.  I spent all my childhood summers there, staying with my grandparents and learning the joys of catfish and hush puppies.  I will always hold that part of the world dear, and I hope the good people there will recover soon.

I’ll fill you in more on what Path Design is up to soon.  Meanwhile, take care, and in the words of my hero Cameron Sinclair, “Let’s make the world a better place”.

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Milan Designersblock: Modern Design with Tradition in Mind

18 Apr














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Nunnmps Concept Office is a Workplace on Stilts

17 Apr

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While overlooking the potential location of the Nunnmps office in the outskirts of Chicago, architects from Cheungvogl wanted to minimize the project’s footprint as much as possible and preserve the site’s natural state. Their solution was to take two thirds of the building and put it underground. As for the rest? Well, they decided to put it on stilts.







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Modern Log Cabin Hidden in a Stack of Wood

17 Apr

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There are not many building styles more traditional than the log cabin, so it is always refreshing to see a new idea take advantage of the humble tree trunk. It’s a bonus when the design boasts efficient prefab construction and contemporary finishes. Commissioned by the entertainer Hans Liberg and designed by Piet Hein Eek, this music studio has a hide-and-seek exterior and bright work-all-day interior.







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Salone Satellite 2010: Young Designers Go Green

16 Apr














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MILAN 2010: Our Favorite Designs from Day One of the Salone

16 Apr




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Droog Gives Liquidated Products New Life at Milan Design Week

16 Apr














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Inhabitat Reports From the Fortune Brainstorm Green Conference

16 Apr

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Some of the greatest minds in green business recently convened in sunny southern California for Fortune’s Annual Brainstorm Green Conference. Inhabitat was on the scene to catch compelling talks by an incredible list of speakers including movers and shakers in the top Fortune companies as well as some predominant start-ups, nonprofit, and NGOs. The conference glossed over some of the usual sustainable fanfare, but surprisingly managed to dig a little deeper into today’s environmental issues and share some realistic insights. Read on for our full report!














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