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L&G Product Feature: Spun

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In 2013, we received a simple request from a client planning guest rooms of a boutique hotel in Seattle:  design and produce a set of inexpensive, flush-mounted and pendant lamps that beautifully integrate exposed energy efficient bulbs.  With this prompt, the Spun series was born:  a versatile collection embracing and accentuating the beautiful moments within understated functionality.

Spun Sconces at Di An Di, Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Image by Charlie Schuck.

We begin each design project by evaluating the basics:  what are the essential elements of the concept and how can they be honestly and beautifully appropriated towards the object's function?  

Sometimes the answer to this question is simple:  a careful exercise in proportioning and materiality that highlights the beauty of directness.  Spun is one such moment:  the cylinder shade directs light while elegantly shielding the functionality of the socket and bulb base without entirely hiding them.  Likewise, each of Spun's elements work in concert at an understated scale that aims to become an integrated element of an interior space over a singular sculptural statement. 

This approach makes Spun one of our most versatile collections.

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The Spun Collection is comprised of several variations:  the single pendant, clustered chandeliers and the flush-mount sconce, which can be installed on the wall or ceiling.  Finishes include Brushed Brass, our new Tinted Blackened Powder Coat, and Frosted Glass.  Custom finishes are also available.  

Product: Glass Spun Pendant / Photography: L&G Studio

Product: Brass Spun Cluster & Sconces in a private residence by Michael Yarinsky 

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KINDRED SPIRITS - L&G Collaborations

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Our studio thrives on collaborations to push our studio practice to new territories. 

Since our earliest projects, we've discovered the intrinsic value by working with others to exchange ideas, skills, and approach - each collaborative conversation opens up new possibilities while expanding beyond our day-to-day studio practice.  

This spring, Sight Unseen approached us with a simple brief for their project 'Field Studies':  collaborate with a respected creative to create an original object to benefit charity.  We responded by expanding upon our previous collaborations with clothing brand KAAREM, who's focus on materiality, form, and movement in space is perfectly aligned with our ethos.  

Our mission was to transform the materiality and function of Kaarem's textiles while preserving its magically etherial spirit. Through the method of resin casting, we were able to achieve a feeling of still lightness by suspending the Kaarem textile magically in a clear block form creating a series of one-of-a-kind Ikebana bases and vases. 

 

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Previous collaborations with Kaarem include our Scales and Folds photoshoot, and the Alignments Lookbook, two series shot by Kaarem and styled by L&G within immersive environments.

 

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 Our collaborations come in many forms - whether it's applying our ideas to an environment, pushing boundaries of process with talented craftspeople, curating exhibitions, or coordinating workshops, these projects are critical to our studio's explorative approach. 

Should you have a special project you'd like to explore with us, please contact us!

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L&G PRODUCT FEATURE - Aura

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Today we explore a L&G 'classic' - the Aura Pendant, our very first lamp.   Created in 2012, it was designed as a pure expression of artificial light beginning with the light bulb as the essential unit.  From there, a simple gesture - the brass ring - highlights the act of illumination exposing a delicate glowing halo surrounding the luminaire. 

In our minds, nothing more was required to celebrate the wonder of modern lighting.
 

Product: Aura Cluster / Photo by: KAAREM

We believe our responsibility as designers is to celebrate the simple ingredients that make the mundane magnificent.  After all, the very idea of artificial light is a modern marvel we take for granted everyday.

Getting down to the essentials is the most challenging and rewarding part of design exploration.  We believe reductionism is one way to discover honest answers about an object's function, form, and soul.  Aura is a celebration of this approach as well as the beginning of our fascination with light, shadow, and texture began.

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The Aura collection is available in a variety of finishes and configurations from small pendants to large clusters.  Each provides simple lightweight solutions to accent surrounding spaces. 

Please click the links below to discover the full series.

La Sirena restaurant by TPG Architecture

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La Sirena restaurant by TPG Architecture / Kitchen by Minosa Design

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MUJI MATERIALS GARDEN - NY Design Week

From the very beginning of our design careers, MUJI has had a special place in our hearts.  Their honest approach to material, function, and lifestyle has always been an inspiring reference point for us.

This year's NY Design Week afforded us the ultimate honor of working with MUJI to create a special installation celebrating their 10 year anniversary in the US.  

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Taking the form of a landscaped garden, MUJI Materials Garden featured a series of vignettes curating selections of  MUJI’s products composed with their raw source materials.

Evoking the curiosity of a garden stroll, the landscape explored the genuine origins of the products while conjuring our Visual Stories series, our on-going photo journal of compelling material compositions found in our travels and everyday life.  We imagined an experience that shares our fascination with materials - a passion we share with MUJI.

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A haptic stone pathway connected each garden vignette, encouraging visitors to ponder MUJI products in a new context by wandering, exploring, and discovering the inherent beauty of the materials they originate from.

While diverse and broad MUJI's range of products is connected by their materiality and thoughtfulness.   We aimed to reflect this in the landscape by carefully juxtaposing the materials with minimal styling or finishing - letting the spirit of each material qualities speak for themselves.

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While researching the installation, we studied the material origins of MUJI’s most popular products, finding moments of natural beauty in each ingredient.   The process was marked by binge watching 'How it's Made' videos, exciting field trips, and hands-on ideation. 

We were overjoyed to see visitors expressing similar curiosity...

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Every year, we take NY Design Week as an opportunity to push the boundaries that define our studio. Our ongoing exploration of materiality is at the heart of everything we do at Ladies & Gentlemen Studio be it products, sculpture, environments or design experiences.

Big thanks to MUJI for an unforgettable experience!

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Darc / Mar / 2018

Darc Magazine / Issue #25 / Featured Work: Design Profile on Ladies & Gentlemen Studio highlighting Shape Up Chandelier, Kazimir Pendant & Float Floor Light

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Dolce Vita / DEC / 2016

Dolce Vita / Pologne / Featured Work: Equalizer , Composium , Kazimir , point-counterpoint mobiles, Krane , Atlas table light , Lounge ovis chair. 

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