A Way of Life
- Description
- Ethical sourcing
"A Way of Life" is an invitation to rediscover the material world with fresh eyes, inspired by the humble surroundings of Ballenberg. Ballenberg is an open-air museum in the Bernese Oberland in the Swiss Alps, which brings together farmhouses from across the country, spanning the 14th to 19th centuries. This book, edited by the entrepreneur and long-time driving force behind Vitra, Rolf Fehlbaum, is the result of a trip undertaken to Ballenberg by designers Jasper Morrison and architects David Saik, Tsuyoshi Tane and Federica Zanco.
The authors share a fascination with the simplicity, practicality and functional beauty of the world in which rural populations lived. "A Way of Life" compiles their observations and discoveries, revealing how architecture, furnishings and tools were always committed in their design and execution to the needs and necessities of everyday life; genuine solutions were found with the available means. Contemplating this intrinsic relationship between design, form and function, the book serves as a gentle reminder to resist the fads of today’s consumer world.
Metals -
Lundeen jewelry uses reclaimed and recycled gold, silver, and platinum. Whether casting, fabrication, or CAD, Lundeen Jewelry uses 100% recycled precious metals unless otherwise noted. The scrap is predominantly in the form of unwanted jewelry, jewelry processing scrap and is provided by one of our trusted refiners.
Gemstones & Diamonds -
Lundeen Jewelry uses fairmined, traceable, and conflict-free colored gemstones whenever possible. We have numerous trusted sources and a variety of gemstones working with the collective - Ethical Gem suppliers
Lundeen jewelry uses recycled, Canadian mined, family heirloom diamonds. The sourcing depends on the projects and we are happy to discuss any details before the project.