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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.

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)

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

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“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)

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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)

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

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