eco-friendly

Designed by David Trubridge, the Coral Pendant (2004) is a response to echo patterns found in nature. The pendents are created using the minimum amount of materials for the maximum effect. The designer wants his footprint on earth to be like a sailboat that slips through the water but leaves no trace after it is gone.
The lamps are made of Australian sustainable plantation growth hoop pine untreated plywood. The lamp arrives unassembled to limit the amount of packaging.

Gray Architecture

Gray Design Studio is a small firm that opened in 2003.  Ryan Smith, the owner, graduate from the University of Southern California Architecture Program in 1995.  He opened the architectural design studio to design for smaller commercial and residential projects. 

His work includes an 11' fixture for a large residential foyer.  He also converted a small prototype into a fixture that uses a dimmer to dramatically enhance the over all design.  

I was just overtaken by his 11' lighting fixture.   The pictures make the form feel like a piece of cloth that is floating in the air.  It reminds me of a massive gown where millions of sheer square fabric pieces have been sewn together and draped along a fragile form.  I just love the way he displays the light within the form in may different positions.  Thus making each piece a unique commission.

The site is much better then the image I was able to pull so please check it out!

Interactive Architecture

SCI-Arc presents, Quasar, a new site-specific installation by LA/NY based design/media firm slap!, found by architect Jean-Michel Crettaz.  "Quasar is an immersive light and sound space made from prototype membranes realized as an interactive light/sound object and comprised of a dense array of interlinked elements describing an intricate three-dimensional structure."