current issue celebrating 30 blog multimedia books events neocon next generation design competition state of design ceu new products designmart Connect with us		June 2008 Notes from Metropolis Architects at the UN By Susan S. Szenasy ­The urgent need to create sustainable cities puts designers at the center of a global dialogue. Observed • Cottage Industry • Sticks and Stones • Castles in the Sand • Deeply Felt • Lightning Rod • Entrance to the Sea • Past Forward • In Sync • Glass Candy • All Wrapped Up • Capturing Culture • An Interim Solution • Riding a Wave of Success • Light at the End of the Tunnel • A Table to Go • Nuclear Family • Instant Heirloom America Normalizing Ground Zero? By Karrie Jacobs What’s now under construction is looking like a fairly typical twenty-first-century business district. Far Corner Spaced Out By Philip Nobel A new book on ’60s architecture provides surprisingly fresh lessons for today’s designers. Portfolio Paper Tigers By Mason Currey A couple of accidental wallpaper designers try not to repeat themselves. In Production Workers of the World, Unite By Belinda Lanks Steelcase’s new modular office system encourages paper pushers to cozy up. Launching Pad Custom Filtering By Peter Hall A new air purifier looks to provide fresh air in offices on a desk-by-desk basis. Materials The Rolls-Royce of Concrete By Mason Currey A high-end version of the common building material elevates a bus depot in the Paris suburbs to a piece of social commentary. Enterprise Sorting It Out By Micheal Silverberg The leading textile companies aim to establish industry-wide environmental standards. Productsphere Welcome To The Working Week By Paul Makovsky Some new products to make the daily grind friendlier and more sustainable In Review Brilliant, Engaging, But Modest It’s Not By Rick Poynor ­Stefan Sagmeister’s latest book may reveal as much about the state of graphic design as it does about its compelling author. Bookshelf By Mason Currey New and notable books on architecture, culture, and design Text Message Leni Schwendinger answers a few questions on light design, inspiration, and process—using her thumbs. Reference Page Reference Page: June 2008 By Suzanne LaBarre and Claire Levenson Rorschach Test By Jade Chang Taking a derelict strip mall and transforming it into new office space gave Rios Clementi Hale an opportunity to practice what it preaches. Jeanne Gang: The Art of Nesting By Stephen Zacks Whether it’s a condo tower or community center, Jeanne Gang’s approach to materials and construction remains bold and ingenious. Looming Debate By Véronique Vienne The battle over building heights in Paris pits a popular socialist mayor against real estate developers who would love to see the City of Light enter the twenty-first century. Walk the Talk By Aric Chen Haworth’s new home makes a bold design statement about itself and its global future. Back to Basics By Kristi Cameron A spine expert sizes up the performance of two of the latest ergonomic chairs. Out of the Shadows By Peter Hall With more people working from home, Herman Miller commissions a new line of domestic office furniture to accompany its famous Eames and Nelson pieces. But are icons born or made? Order This Issue Now! Past Issues Of Metropolis

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