Thoreen & Ritter’s skylight and Chinese lantern installations

Brian Thoreen and Brant Ritter’s new installation turned a skylight into “String Beam,” which uses an estimated 2 miles of monofilament to dazzling effect. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Nov. 14, 2013 4:56 PM PT

L.A. designers Brian Thoreen and Brant Ritter have two new ethereal installations that prove the power of using everything materials to achieve great effect. Full article

“String Beam” uses about 800 strands of monofilament to achieve its effect. The designers used green cord on two sides to give the shaft of light added dimension. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

The lantern cloud lowers the ceiling of the work space, creating a more intimate environment. Within the cloud, a few globes lighted with compact fluorescent bulbs lend a soft glow to the room. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Brian Thoreen, left, and Brant Ritter of Thoreen & Ritter (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)