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A closer look at SIWA

A closer look at SIWA

Written by Angélique Chmielewski

The SIWA catalogue is one of those takeaways that we keep on our shelves and wouldn’t dream of throwing away. The photos are beautiful. They highlight the collection while visually…

The Paradox of Lightness and Fluidity

The Paradox of Lightness and Fluidity

Written by Stevenson Aung

Last week it was announced that Toyo Ito was awarded the 2013 Pritzker Prize for architecture, arguably the highest award in the discipline. I’ve been debating which of his projects…

Pillows 1962-63 by Stephen Antonakos

Pillows 1962-63 by Stephen Antonakos

Written by Stevenson Aung

Stumbled across a contemporary gallery in Chelsea yesterday, Lori Bookstein Fine Arts and it reminded me of why I like looking at art in galleries so much… you can get up really close to…

A closer look at Saito Wood

A closer look at Saito Wood

Written by Stevenson Aung

These photos are from the Saito Wood catalog I received from my visit to their studios. Since then I’ve kept them pinned to the walls in the Nalata Nalata office. I find them…

In the Presence of Makoto Koizumi: A Glimpse into the Studio

In the Presence of Makoto Koizumi: A Glimpse into the Studio

Written by Stevenson Aung

It’s not everyday you get an opportunity to meet a legendary designer, so on my commute to the Makoto Koizumi Studio on the east side of Tokyo, I remember feeling like I had the best job in the world…

The Art of Charcuterie: An OnOurTable Spotlight

The Art of Charcuterie: An OnOurTable Spotlight

Written by Stevenson Aung

My first encounter with Geoffrey Lilge was about 7 years ago in a woodshop on the campus of the University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada). I remember distinctly that he was…

Bend and Hold: Maintaining Traditions at Saito Wood

Bend and Hold: Maintaining Traditions at Saito Wood

Written by Stevenson Aung

Awaiting me at the exit of the Shizuoka train station, Takuya welcomes me with a slight bow of the head and a firm handshake. He was able to pick me out of a crowd of more than fifty people getting off the Shinkansen…

An Inspired Process: A Portrait of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co.

An Inspired Process: A Portrait of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co.

Written by Stevenson Aung

The subtle scent of turned wood lingers in the air as we first entered the studio of Blackcreek Mercantile & Trading Co. Wood shaped on a lathe always leaves its mark with shavings on…

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