Designers Bo Lee, Jejon Yeung, AIA, and Megumi Aihara share their residential project must-haves, including sustainable hardwood alternatives, concrete furnishings, and bespoke luminaires.
Bo Lee
Founder and Principal Architect
Bo Lee Architects
New York
Richlite: Cascade Collection
“Richlite’s dense resin and paper composite structure can be worked like any wood panel and create more precise joints and edge profiles than we often see with stone.” richlite.com
Decospan: Shinnoki 4.0
“We have been using Shinnoki products for some time now and we recommend them to those who are hesitant to use prefinished, ready-to-use wood panels for custom millwork pieces.” decospan.com
The Lighting Quotient: LumiLedge Prefabricated Cove System
“We’ve always been impressed by the quality of light this system puts out. Not only can it easily be cut to size in the field, its straightforward installation process has helped us achieve clean, simple knife-edge lines.” electrixillumination.com
Jejon Yeung, AIA
Co-founder and Principal
Worrell Yeung
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Planika: Forma Ethanol Fireplaces
“Alcohol fireplaces are safer and easier to install, ventless, and permitted in New York where many gas or wood-burning options are not. The flame size and heat output on these units match those of gas appliances.” planikausa.com
ReSawn Timber Co.: Teak Adobo Vulcan Cladding
“Utilizing thermally treated pine to replicate the durability of traditionally used, unsustainable, and unethical woods, ReSawn provides a wide range of prefinish and customizable options for interior and exterior applications.” resawntimberco.com
Lambert & Fils: Laurent Collection
“We’ve worked with Lambert & Fils to design custom and bespoke fixtures, and look forward to collaborating more in the future. All beautifully crafted and handmade, its simplistic designs enhance and elevate interiors.” lambertetfils.com
Megumi Aihara
Founding Principal
Spiegel Aihara Workshop
San Francisco
Concrete Wave Design: Olson Fire Table
“The Olson Fire Table has the perfect proportions to serve as a fire pit and outdoor table. Concrete Wave Design can also work with you to make custom adjustments to any of its beautiful concrete furnishings.” concretewavedesign.com
Neri&Hu for Artemide: nh 35 Suspension
“Like everything Neri&Hu creates, these lights epitomize a restrained playfulness that will brighten and complement any style of architecture, be it traditional or contemporary.” artemide.com
Moso: Bamboo X-treme Decking
“We use this sustainable alternative for decking over Brazilian hardwood. It arrives with a deep chocolate stain and weathers to soft silver-gray. It’s Class A fire-rated and approved for use in Wildland Urban Interface zones.” moso-bamboo.com
This article first appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of ARCHITECT.
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