Necessity is the mother of invention.

     --- Plato

 

 

 

While setting up our new studio in Evanston, my wife and I were not finding high quality workstations well suited to design and graphic arts.  

Seeking highly functional and architecturally interesting pieces, we could not locate anything on the market without spending a small fortune.   We also found a shortage of products that utilized renewable, sustainable, low energy materials.

Recognizing that other people in the design and construction industries probably encounter the same problem, I developed a line of studio furniture with the architect / engineer / designer / artist / contractor in mind. 

Below are images of some of these unique designs that provide efficient spaces with large work surfaces for computers, plans, prints, and other large format media, while presenting a highly professional image to your clientele.

These conceptual designs can also be adapted for other uses, including: 

         home offices | restaurant booths | libraries

             kitchens | breakfast nooks | closet systems


 

workstations by ehr-lüm  

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:: modern|1

strong lines and geometric shapes inspired by art deco and chicago school designs.  maple, oak, carbonized hardwood, deco lamps, obscured glass, brushed stainless hardware and pulls.

  

 
   

:: modern|2

clean, linear design. worksation, plan table, files, plan storage, and library.  hardwood, steel, obscured glass, painted and stainless steel

 
 

:: modern|3

whimsical space to inspire creation.  32 square feet of flat surface for project work / 36 lineal feet of storage.  red oak, anodized aluminum, steel, rough-sawn cedar, tinted glass, and painted poplar - color to your own taste.

         
   

:: traditional

a contemporary twist on prairie / farmhouse design.  workstation, files, plan storage, samples and library in a compact space.  maple, mahogany, painted poplar, brushed steel hardware, and lighted pilasters with art glass.

 
 

:: industrial

rugged and practical. stainless steel frames, rock-hard bamboo work surfaces, colored glass, raw steel & recycled timber wall panels.  ideal for lofts and industrial spaces.

 

:: japanese|1

modernism from the ancient masters... find peace and work in the same place. maple, mahogany, anodized aluminum, bamboo, colored glass, and painted woods.

         
   

:: japanese|2

elegantly detailed and appointed.  marmoleum work surface, maple, mahogany, raw aluminum, and rice paper partitions.

 
         
 

ehr-lüm also offers design/build services on a wide array of residential, exterior, garden, and light commercial projects.  Please contact me if you or your clients might have a project where we may be of service.

Best regards,

 

Gregg Brazel

ehr-lüm

847.733.0644

gregg@ehrlum.com

www.ehrlum.com