A Product Blog for Architecture + Design
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by on May 08, '09 No Comments
Object Interiors is a company committed to nature—aesthetically and environmentally. They use nature as inspiration and material. By “minimiz[ing] the environmental impact of every new product,” Object Interiors fulfills their goal: to “leave the planet in a better state more…
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by on May 08, '09 4 Comments
Roger Benton would appear to be a man of many talents. In the spare time he scraps together between doing production work for a men’s high end clothing designer; more…
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by on May 06, '09 No Comments
Dane Anne Romme and Tatar Fiyel Levent met at The Cooper Union architecture school, where they were researching “two very distinct subjects: architectural Islamic patterning and the sculptural screens of Erwin Hauer.” Since graduating, more…
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by on May 06, '09 2 Comments
“A hybrid between a workshop for fabrication, a laboratory for discovery and a consulting practice for design…At the core we are designers and makers, sometimes designing, sometimes fabricating, most often more…
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by on May 06, '09 No Comments
Meet Kimberly Manne of Warp Designs LLC—long-time Brooklynite, former proprietor of Williamsburg’s Warp Showroom; current full-time interior designer; and “Owner, Creative Director, Head Designer, and Most Enthusiastic Sculptor with a Business Plan.” Manne’s enthusiasm is palpable indeed, more…
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by on May 06, '09 2 Comments
Boo-Coup is trying to “make the green revolution fun…lots of fun!” With a line of bamboo plywood furniture for kids and adults, Boo-Coup designs all manner of pieces from the sustainable material. Owner David Siegel, who has fifteen years experience designing and building more…
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by on May 05, '09 4 Comments
If you’re a Brooklyn devotee, you’re sure to recall the work of master craftsman Eric Manigian. His marquee offering at last year’s show—the Solid Walnut Purple Heart Dining Table—elicited the requisite chorus of oohs and aahs from attendees, more…
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by on May 05, '09 2 Comments
Anyone who reads my posts knows that I love books, which is why I take every opportunity to review bookshelves (see Rek and Graffititek). Hence, when I read more…
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by on May 05, '09 No Comments
With just a week left before BKLYN DESIGNS begins, we bring you BKLYN DESIGNS Unplugged, an interview with Carl Hum, CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and Karen Auster, President of Auster Events and show producer. more…
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by on May 04, '09 No Comments
With the nearly ninety degree weather we experienced in Manhattan earlier this week came a surge of excitement for outdoor spaces. The streets were filled with outdoor diners, dog walkers, strollers and workers alike more…
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by on May 04, '09 No Comments
Sometimes redecorating can become a portal to design opportunities (sometimes it can become a nightmare, but let’s not speak of such things). For anyone who admits to watching The Real Housewives of New York City, you saw what the remodel did for odd couple Simon and Alex more…
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by on May 02, '09 3 Comments
Nearly every American municipality has some kind of regionalized “fun center.” You know the place: brightly decorated and lit; replete with delectables like cotton candy and gooey, more…
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by on May 01, '09 3 Comments
Now deep in the throws of preparation for BKLYN DESIGNS 2009, the 3rings staff has had the good fortune of meeting some of the freshest creative talent coming out of this hip more…
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by on May 01, '09 4 Comments
Sometimes you can’t design for a particular client if you can’t figure out that client’s needs and desires. Such was the case for Lisa Albin, the mind behind Iglooplay, the Brooklyn-based company that makes more…
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by on May 01, '09 No Comments
The refreshingly spare aesthetic of Brooklyn’s Bear and Lion portfolio is matched by the no-frills look of their website—as well as their concise philosophy of design: “we are Brooklyn-based more…
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by on May 01, '09 2 Comments
Uhuru’s upcycling is not foreign to us here at 3rings. We’ve covered Uhuru’s tables before, focusing on the young company’s aim more…
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by on Apr 30, '09 3 Comments
Since “going green” has become in vogue, many companies and products have made this claim with varying degrees of truth; hence the all too appropriate slogan for Ecosystems Brand, “going beyond green.” From material selection to production, shipment, assembly and end-life, the company utilizes the most more…
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by on Apr 30, '09 No Comments
In our ongoing continuum of comparison among products and trends, Roberto Gil’s Loft Beds for Casa Kids straddle the divide (or perhaps “join the fronts”) between “kids’ design” and “space savers.” more…
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by on Apr 30, '09 2 Comments
After much time spent taping at the Daniel Moyer Design and Fabrication studio, more…
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by on Apr 29, '09 2 Comments
“In the age of computer-assisted design, we never wander too far from the roots of our origin, approaching each creation as a sculptor would a block of stone,” says Vexell, a studio producing fully customized more…
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by on Apr 29, '09 2 Comments
Asha Carpets is tackling the craft/art divide head-on. The Brooklyn-based company aims to construct carpets of high quality and artistic merit, “merging the worlds of art and craft to produce design legacies of lasting impact.” more…
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by on Apr 28, '09 5 Comments
Corey Springer’s Wüd Furniture Design first came to the attention of 3rings nearly a year ago with its patented more…
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by on Apr 28, '09 9 Comments
When a carpenter friend of mine once mentioned that he was dabbling with creating furniture from concrete (this was back in ‘00, mind you), my reaction was a heady mix of hilarity more…
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by on Apr 13, '09 6 Comments
Scott Behr and Total Metal Resource, Inc. (TMRnyc) will exhibit at the ever-growing local design show BKLYN DESIGNS for the first time this year. TMRnyc as the name suggests, works exclusively in the world of welding, more…
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by on Apr 06, '09 7 Comments
When architect Nandinee Phookan got tired of the horridly simple conference table at her architecture and design firm—what she described as “basically a door with four legs”—she decided to start a subsidiary company, I Make Studio, to create more…
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by on Mar 30, '09 13 Comments
Like many who have migrated into the many-tentacled world of design, I’ve done my share of time in the construction trade as carpenter/laborer/all-purpose grunt. And though these varied experiences were often more…
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by on May 16, '08 1 Comment
It was a beautiful weekend in Dumbo, and we’re sad to see Brooklyn Designs go. While it’s certainly the smallest trade event of our season (amongst Salone, ICFF and NeoCon) BKLYN DESIGNS is home to true innovation and tremendous local talent. We made many new friends this weekend, and learned of a number of exciting, original, and fresh products in architecture and design. more…
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by on May 15, '08 8 Comments
I am extraordinarily proud to present our first video blog here at 3rings. more…
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by on May 13, '08 4 Comments
I suppose all designers play off past experiences, but Rui Docouto of Site Specific Design does it bigger and better than anyone with his Childhood Memories, a furniture and lighting collection inspired by his youthful fascinations. more…
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by on May 13, '08 7 Comments
It’s rare that I find a material as unique as Wud’s Pb-R, created by local design talent Corey Springer. I was fortunate enough to spot this material at BKLYN DESIGNS this past weekend, and with hope might even convince my father to purchase a dining room set with Pb-R as its tabletop. more…
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by on May 12, '08 2 Comments
A colorful hip hop culture and concrete, graffiti-painted overpasses reflect the setting of the Brooklyn-based company, Re-surface Design. more…
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by on May 12, '08 1 Comment
If you think that vaunted expositions like BKLYN DESIGNS are only for established designers, think again. more…
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by on May 11, '08 1 Comment
“You said you paid $55 dollars for this piece at an estate sale? Well, if this item were to come on the auction market today, I would say it would fetch somewhere in excess of … “ more…
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by on May 11, '08 No Comments
Standard 41 may be “six generations and two years old,” however there is nothing archaic about their creations. Its quite clear that this family run company sees their own design heritage as something to be embraced and not thrown away for more “hip” trends. more…
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by on May 10, '08 No Comments
Robert Martin Designs’ Office Desk, which you will find under “Office” as “Desk” on their website, may seem simple, but it’s more complex than its name might suggest. more…
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by on May 10, '08 5 Comments
It’s great to see that eco-friendly designs are popping up all over the place at BKLYN DESIGNS—Uhuru’s reclaimed timber and found objects and iglooplay’s sustained yield forestry hardwood veneers are just two examples. more…
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by on May 09, '08 4 Comments
If you are in the market for a new personalized furniture option, or if you just want something new and different; you’ve got to see the Corbel. It is a lounge style chair which can best be described as sleek and sophisticated. more…
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by on May 09, '08 2 Comments
When it comes to modern contemporary furniture for children, no one does it better than Argington. Run by Brooklyn-based design couple Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton, the duo will showcase their work at BKLYN DESIGNS and we suggest you have a look. more…
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by on May 09, '08 1 Comment
If you wish to pay homage to a local boy who made it big, have a look at the work of Queens’ native Jonah Zuckerman of City Joinery this weekend at BKLYN DESIGNS (May 9-11). more…
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by on May 08, '08 11 Comments
Eric Johnston immediately captured my attention with his website’s homepage, featuring a photograph of him with his dog, a Dane/Hound mix with the moniker of Milo, whose coat is surely worthy of replication as art—which isn’t far off Johnston’s regular source of inspiration: pattern. more…
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by on May 07, '08 8 Comments
Hurrah for Brooklyn! Hurrah for the future! Hurrah for the re-used, the re-claimed, the re-purposed! Help, I feel Walt Whitman welling up within. Best to change course before I wax sentimental. Whoops, too late. more…
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by on May 07, '08 6 Comments
At Brooklyn Designs, designer and illustrator Charlie Brokate will exhibit his range of lamps and lighting designs under the label charliedoes. Those familiar with Brokate’s work will testify to the designer’s affinity to minimalism and unfussy iconography. more…
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by on May 06, '08 14 Comments
This long-distance relationship just isn’t working out for me; with your being in Brooklyn and well – me in Colorado. For starters, flights to New York have gotten so expensive. I don’t think I am going to be able to fly out and visit you as much as I would like. more…
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by on May 06, '08 3 Comments
This week at BKLYN Designs you can check out dViders. This is a welcomed problem solver for those who have large spaces and need to separate the areas into distinct rooms. more…
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by on May 05, '08 2 Comments
The Brooklyn Design Week is the perfect platform for design aficionados to usher in spring and showcase their eclectic and avant-garde creations. This year the 3 day long show will feature around 68 exhibitors who will exhibit a wide gamut of products ranging from indoor furniture to decorative accessories. more…
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by on May 05, '08 6 Comments
Salone is over - for a week now actually - and your 3ringers are moving from Milan to a more local hot spot in New York. First stop is the Brooklyn Design Expo. which gets underway Friday, May 9, with an opening night address by keynote speaker Sami Hayek. more…
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