Lori highlighted examples of incorporating ReUse into her
interior design work (e.g. furniture and architectural pieces), while Aaron and
June discussed and showed their respective works made from reused materials
(wood scraps, milk jugs and corks in Aaron's case, cut pieces of wine bottle
and other glass in June’s). The art was impressive, and part of the
“Diverted Destruction” exhibition that runs through September 6th at
The Loft. The audience, composed primarily of interior designers,
architects, and landscape architects, was notably interested in and receptive
to the topic. The conversation quickly took on a lively tone as we
brainstormed approaches to further reuse and overcome obstacles that may stand
in the way. Liz provided a fine spread that included veggies from her home garden.
Beneath us was Liz’s Antique
Hardware, where an extraordinary collection of vintage hardware and fixtures
can be found. Arranged according to eras/styles (e.g. art deco,
mid-century, Victorian, etc.) were seemingly endless handles, locks, light
fixtures, sinks, towel bars, and more. We
come across some pretty unique fixtures in our deconstruction projects that I
can see fitting in perfectly here. Liz
and her crew have an obvious reverence for the historical significance of this
material and are doing their part to keep some great stuff “in the loop.”
