GLASS+RESIN

Profile: Vetro Vero

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By Regina Connell. There’s only one word for glass from Vetro Vero: intense. Exquisitely crafted, yes. But essentially, it’s intense: passionate, strong, focused. Whether it’s one of their more carafes in glorious colors, or the baroquely minimalist (or is that … Continue reading

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The Big Picture: The Department of Commerce

Mr. Ishida, the project manager for the client, stands several stories up in the air on the scaffold. Photo: Sam Prest

By Regina Connell. “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ ” So quipped Ronald Reagan. It’s rare that you’ll find us quoting the Gipper, but in this case, … Continue reading

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Noticed: Kaii Tu

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Vas Kinris of San Francisco’s Zinc Details has an eye for smart, sleek, functional but charming design and exceptional talent, and when he curated Zinc Details’ SF Local Design Market, we knew we’d see some great things. We instantly fell … Continue reading

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The Big Picture: Bullseye Glass

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By Heather Palmer. Portland. Santa Fe. And now, Emeryville (California). Not the most likely of combinations, but then Bullseye Glass has always done things its own way. And this maverick is making sure that the San Francisco Bay Area art scene … Continue reading

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