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Best bright idea
Photographed by WHITNEY ROBINSON
Modularity is swiftly becoming de rigueur throughout design, from furniture to architecture, and the Ess Lite, by newly established Vancouver studio 8th and Ash, can be configured in endless ways. Born out of designer Whitney Robinson’s explorations of shape and physical adaptation, the CNC-milled light, with removable components, can slide, flip, expand, and contract to suit a user’s functional and aesthetic needs. In a growing set of finish options, the Ess Lite is more than a good idea—it’s something for everyone. h
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