'lantern' series of lights by mathias hahn
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designer mathias hahn displayed 'lantern' a series of lights and 'odd cabinet' furniture
as part of the exhibition. made from copper, steel, aluminium and glass the 'lantern' light
is suspended by rope from the ceiling and can be adjusted in height by moving the peg along
the chord. his 'odd cabinet' series is made from planks of wood that consist of brightly colored doors.


'lantern' by mathias hahn
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'odd cabinet' by mathias hahn
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raw edges duo yael mer and shay alkalay designed 'tailored wood' a range of furniture that is custom made
to fit its user be it tall, short, skinny or fat. using a technique borrowed from the clothing industry a pattern
is generated and assembled with the resulting void being filled with foam. it is a reversal of upholstery as
material is normally applied over the stuffing.


'tailored wood', furniture by yael mer and shay alkalay
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also featured was furniture and lighting by tomas alonoso. his 'mr light series' was designed around the new led
t8 tube light bulbs. the light bulbs are more energy efficient and durable than standard fluorescent bulbs
and allow for more flexibility with the design. his 'no 7 chair' is made using traditional steam bent wood
techniques.


centre: 'no 7 chair', right: 'mr light series'

using the idea of travel hiroko shiratori designed wooden furniture that can be easily assembled and stored.
her ' here and there' series are a range of chairs that are cut in simple shapes connected with hinges
and 'alone' is a folding coat hanger for a traveler.


'alone', folding coat hanger by hiroko shiratori
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'here and there' collection by hiroko shiratori
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'here and there' collection by hiroko shiratori
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hiroko shiratori
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see part 1 of OKAY studio at the aram gallery
see part 2 of OKAY studio at the aram gallery
london design festival preview 08: OKAY studio at the aram gallery
http://www.okaystudio.org
http://www.thearamgallery.org