60 Pendant is a minimalist light designed by Canada-based designer Jonathan Sabine. The panels that comprise the body of the 60 Pendant are created through a combination computer controlled machine and skilled hand work. The fabrication process transforms thin steel sheets into the body of a pendant.
These same panels that function as the pendant body act additionally as a light diffuser by way of the delicate perforated pattern cut in their lower half. The name 60 refers to the corner angles of the of an equilateral triangle, a shape that appears in the the hexagonal form of the fixture, and which is also the basis of the perforated pattern on the underside of the fixture.
Jonathan Sabine is trained in woodworking and cabinetmaking. This history informs his current product and furniture design practice, which he established after working as lead designer at Castor Design. He is the co-founder of Chromoly, a creative studio run with Adam Pickard and collaborates closely with Toronto based MSDS studio. His design the Bourgeois Brass Knuckle is in SFMOMA’s permanent collection.
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60 Pendant Lamps by Jonathan Sabine
Garret with Skewed Ceilings, Wooden Accents, Dormers and Improvised Home Photo Studio
The Hosts:
Philip, a photographer
Damir, an actor
Number of rooms: 2
Metric area: 77 m²
Ceiling height: 1.5-3.5 m
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Grandma’s-Box Apartment: Hi-Tech, Retro, Classical and Ethnic Motives Under One Roof
The Hosts:
Hanna, a doctor
Vladimir, an interpreter, a business consultant
Rodion, an orientalist
Number of rooms: 3
Metric area: 130 m²
Ceiling height: 2.4 m
About 7 years ago the family moved in a newly-built apartment with a slight face-lift – just painted walls and laid floors. The interior design is the fruit of the joint imagination of the hostess and her close friend Hanna Mirotina, a professional designer. The implementation was entrusted to a gang of constructors, who spent on it two years. For the sake of rationalizing the space and getting rid of the long narrow hallways, the outlay suffered a few changes: sacrificed were a few walls and significantly extended was the lounge zone. Thus, appeared a full-fledged family relaxation spot, two bedrooms, the kitchen and two bathrooms.
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Well-Thought & Visually Expanded Studio Apartment with Full-Fledged Cooking, Lounge and Working Areas
The Hostess:
Tatiana, an interior designer
Number of rooms: 1
Metric area: 43 m²
Ceiling height: 2.5 m
Tired of long living in rented accommodations, 5 years ago Tatiana decided to purchase a one-room lodging in Northern Petersburg. Luckily, on the interior designer’s salary she could afford a small studio apartment in a newly-built high-rise. The plan was worked out by herself, and the entire furniture, except for the sofa perhaps, was designed from individual sketches.
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Tea Caddy Set by Afterroom
Tea Caddy Set is a minimalist design created by Sweden-based firm Afteroom. The company is founded and directed by Hung-Ming Chen and Chen-Yen Wei. More than including the designs of the founders – the company reaches out to designers near and far to contribute to the collection.
Afteroom Tea Caddy Set is made by selected skilled craftsmen. Along with its storage friendly design, each set includes one traditional bamboo caddy spoon, which brings users the opportunity of experiencing the hardcore tea culture; a truly sincere attitude of serving tea. The Tea Caddy Set is constructed of bamboo and pottery.
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