Wabi-sabi Comes to life in the Alternative by Joan Lao for Luminaire
Posted March 24th, 2011 by Sonja Hall
A Design Using Various Environmentally-Friendly Materials, the Alternative by Joan Lao for Luminaire Debuts on March 31 in the Miami Design District
Travel far beyond mass-produced bland items by considering Alternative’s intuitive way of designing a space. According to the highly-acclaimed Barcelona designer - who has dabbled in art direction, architecture, and seemingly all other creative avenues - the design outlook that initiated this collection goes beyond decoration into a level where the balance and harmony of environmentally-friendly materials and sustainable production find their place in the world of design.
Lao applies a special scratching technique to the veneer to create the specific effect which meshes perfectly with the other materials. Also, his use of the a resistant lacquer maintains natural surfaces while providing durability to all of the different surfaces. The range of tables and upholstered furniture to custom-built modular storage units all follow the same guidelines and can be mixed together or with refined products from other collections without a hitch.
Luminaire will officially announce the North American debut of Alternative at a special reception and exhibit that is scheduled to open on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Luminaire Lab, 3901 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District.
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