David Trubridge and Emeco’s Dan Fogelson in the Studio, Design Within Reach
May 26th, 2008 by rlsorbe
Join
Design Within Reach - Boulder Studio on Tuesday, May 27th, for an evening of discussion about green design and manufacture. Lighting designer
David Trubridge, who has traversed the globe practicing sustainability, will lead a discussion on how his time in Antarctica has inspired his recent work, as well as his approach to environmentally sound design.
Emeco’s Dan Fogelson will also join the event for a presentation on his company’s history and production processes. Emeco created the 1006 Navy Chair in 1944, and since then, the company has used the same process to create seating collections that use 80% recycled materials and are virtually indestructible. At the event you can enter to win either a Coral Pendant, signed by Trubridge, or a Navy Chair.
Sustainability with Wood and Metal
When: Tuesday, May 27th; 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Design Within Reach, Boulder Studio; 2049 Broadway
Contact: 720.564.1234
RSVP: boulder[@]dwr[dot]com
This was a great event last night - I enjoyed listening to David Trubridge’s approach to design through natural elements found throughout his travels and the world, as well as his insight to sustainability in design. Likewise, it was interesting to hear about the history of EMECO, and about the individual craft that goes into each chair (12 man hours/chair). As the original chairs are still around today, it made me feel good that things in today’s world are still built to last. Lastly, the importance of the design processes discussed at the event stuck out in my mind - i’d like to see more design processes take into account their impacts on our local and national communities.
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