LMBRJK

Laser-cut wooden vases painstakingly assembled by hand, piece by piece

As an architect, Jon Kleinhample explored an “ideal aesthetic” through modern forms and daring techniques. Now, Kleinhample brings the same sense of exploration to Belgium-based fabrication studio LMBRJK, which takes a multi-disciplinary approach to creating custom art objects from natural materials. Drawing on CAD-based methods of fabrication as well as traditional woodworking techniques, Kleinhample’s desire to create small, tangible objects (as opposed to large-scale building …

Making Things Story

Shopping and machining combine in Story's latest concept store

In yet another stellar iteration of Story, Rachel Shechtman presents “Making Things,” a temporary concept store focused on the act of creation. Part retail experience, part educational series, Story partnered with GE to debut “GE Garages,” a community venture that hopes to provide professionals and novices alike with education on and access to advanced technologies. The center is enabled by TechShop—a member-based DIY workspace—and created …

Studio Visit: Erin Considine

The free-spirited jewelry designer and her meticulous approach to craft

Jewelry designer Erin Considine embodies the patience that her handcrafted pieces reflect. From her Williamsburg studio the young Maryland native naturally dyes all of her own fibers before meticulously braiding or weaving them through various metal components, all soldered by her as well. Her wholesome approach is not only inspired aesthetically by the ’70s craft movement, but, she tells us, is also about reclaiming women’s …