{"title":"Stephen Burks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nThe African-American designer Stephen Burks was born in 1969 in Chicago. He obtained degrees in Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology and Product Design from the IIT Institute of Design. Later in New York, he attended the Graduate School of Architecture and Planning at Columbia University and founded Stephen Burks Man Made. His work focuses on creative direction and industrial design projects ranging from interiors to events, packaging, lighting, furniture and home accessories. His constant travels bring him into contact with artisans and artists globally. As a product development consultant, both independently and in conjunction with non-profit organisations (including Aid to Artisan, Nature Conservancy and the Clinton Foundation), he promotes sustainable projects that benefit local artisans in developing countries. He has always fought for African-American civil rights; his origins profoundly influence his poetics, marked by an inclusive and multicultural vision. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHe collaborates with leading design companies and brands, developing collections and products for Salvatori (Neighbors, a mirror that won the Archiproducts Design Award in 2021); B\u0026amp;B Italia; BD Barcelona Design (Grasso armchair, 2018); Boffi (Line, 2003); Cappellini (Cappellini Love, 2008); Dedar (Roping, 2011, Finger Painting, 2017); Dedon (Dala, 2012, Dala Accessories, 2013, Ahnda, 2014, The Others, 2017 and Kida, 2020); Missoni (Patchwork, 2004); Moroso (M'Afrique, 2009); Parachilna (Anwar, 2014, Babel, 2016); Roche Bobois (The Traveller, 2014, The Traveller Outdoor, 2016, Planete, 2018); and Living Divani (Islands tables and sideboard, 2019 and 2020 respectively). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBurks holds workshops, lectures and seminars at numerous design schools worldwide. He is currently Professor of Architecture at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Burks co-hosts Friedman Benda Gallery's popular Design In Dialogue conversation series and hosts the new CBS TV series America by Design. He has served on the committee of the Cologne Furniture Fair. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums globally (Art Basel\/Design Miami, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, DX Design Exchange, IMM Cologne, International Contemporary Furniture Fair, MAD Museum of Art \u0026amp; Design, Philadelphia Art Museum, Salone del Mobile, Hong Kong Shenzhen Biennale and Stockholm Furniture Fair). \u003cbr\u003eHis prestigious awards include the Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Personal Achievement Award, the Brooklyn Museum Young Modernist Award, the Architektur \u0026amp; Wohnen Audio Mentor Prize and the 2008 United States Artists, Architecture \u0026amp; Design Target Fellowship Grant. He is also the only African American to have won the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Award in the Product Design category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-divani-islands-low-table-round-coffee-table-with-storage-space","title":"ISLANDS LOW TABLE - Round coffee table with storage space","description":"\n    \u003cp\u003eLiving Divani's ISLANDS LOW TABLE is a collection of three coffee tables in various heights and diameters, with slats that rotate along the entire perimeter for accessibility. Available for both indoor and outdoor use, this product offers diverse design and functionality. The indoor version is made of MDF with top and bottom surfaces always finished in matte black. The top surface is available in charcoal dyed oak or Stone Oak®, while the bottom is always finished in matte black. The outdoor version features thick top and bottom surfaces made of Purenit®. The slats, made of aluminum extrusion material, are always finished in matte black. With its contemporary design and variety of materials, it complements diverse spaces beautifully.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n    ","brand":"Living Divani","offers":[{"title":"94x47 \/ Verniciato Nero Opaco","offer_id":53674311287148,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV047 \/ Vern.Nero","price":2685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130x66 \/ Verniciato Nero Opaco","offer_id":53723063648620,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV066 \/ Vern.Nero","price":3489.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170x104 \/ Verniciato Nero Opaco","offer_id":53723063681388,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV104 \/ Vern.Nero","price":4894.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"94x47 \/ Rovere T.C.","offer_id":53723063714156,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV047 \/ Rov.TC","price":3035.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130x66 \/ Rovere T.C.","offer_id":53723063746924,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV066 \/ Rov.TC","price":3938.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170x104 \/ Rovere T.C.","offer_id":53723063779692,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV104 \/ Rov.TC","price":5526.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"94x47 \/ Stone Oak","offer_id":53723063812460,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV047 \/ Stone.Oak","price":3166.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"130x66 \/ Stone Oak","offer_id":53723063845228,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV066 \/ Stone.Oak","price":4111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"170x104 \/ Stone Oak","offer_id":53723063877996,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV104 \/ Stone.Oak","price":5893.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/9313\/4444\/files\/h_ISLANDS-Coffee-table-Living-Divani-480291-relfd608fa8.jpg?v=1766985723"},{"product_id":"living-divani-islands-double-sided-wooden-sideboard","title":"ISLANDS - Double-sided wooden sideboard","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Pretendard', sans-serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #333; max-width: 100%; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 1: Title --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; font-weight: 700; border-bottom: 2px solid #000; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n    ISLANDS: The Essence of Minimalist Storage, Italian Sideboard\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 2: Intro paragraph --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Burks\u003c\/strong\u003e-designed ISLANDS is a sideboard product from Living Divani, completed with the skilled craftsmanship of Italian artisans. Minimalist yet refined in detail, it adds a sophisticated atmosphere to any space. Featuring aluminum (Alluminio) as the primary material, it boasts a robust yet refined finish.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 3: Key Features --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e🔍 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum (Alluminio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision machining and assembly by Italian artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stephen Burks' signature design — minimalist yet commanding silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 4: Specs Table --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; border-left: 4px solid #000; padding-left: 12px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e📐 Size and Material Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eW160 × D55 × H60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eStandard model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSize Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2 size options available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSee options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePrimary Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAluminum (Alluminio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModel Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eISLV160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eItaly (Made in Italy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLiving Divani workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eProduction Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApproximately 8-12 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMade to order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eNumber of Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e6 combinations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSize\/Material\/Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Section 6: Purchase Info --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fcfcfc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e💡 Purchase Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e• This is a made-to-order product with a production time of approximately 8-12 weeks after order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e• Manufactured at the Living Divani workshop in Italy and sourced directly from Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e• Due to the nature of natural wood materials, natural variations in grain and color may occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e• For detailed information regarding installation and shipping, please contact our concierge service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Living Divani","offers":[{"title":"160cm \/ Laccati","offer_id":53674331865452,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV160 \/ Laccati","price":5690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200cm \/ Laccati","offer_id":53723070136684,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV200 \/ Laccati","price":6455.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160cm \/ Rovere T.C.","offer_id":53723070169452,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV160 \/ Rov.TC","price":6987.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200cm \/ Rovere T.C.","offer_id":53723070202220,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV200 \/ Rov.TC","price":7987.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160cm \/ Stone Oak","offer_id":53723070234988,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV160 \/ Stone.Oak","price":7232.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200cm \/ Stone Oak","offer_id":53723070267756,"sku":"Living Divani : ISLV200 \/ Stone.Oak","price":8269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/9313\/4444\/files\/h_ISLANDS-Sideboard-Living-Divani-389548-rel3d71682d.jpg?v=1766985732"},{"product_id":"luceplan-trypta-direct-indirect-light-pendant-lamp","title":"TRYPTA - Direct-indirect light pendant lamp (Request Info)","description":"\n    \u003cp\u003eLuceplan's Trypta is a cutting-edge development that improves modern lighting and acoustic convenience. Steven Burks is the designer of this innovative suspension lamp system, featuring three identical panels arranged along the axis of a cylindrical body to create stunning symmetry and provide excellent sound absorption performance. Trypta delivers both direct and indirect lighting through two separately activated light sources connected at both ends of the central column, adapting perfectly to any space. Its decorative qualities are emphasized by panels wrapped in flame-resistant plain weave fabric, giving Trypta a unique personality. The aluminum body and metal-plated panel ends are available in matte black or aluminum finish. Additionally, the column allows for reverse insertion of three official panels at 120° angles, and offers various options to configure panels in flat, mobile, or mixed forms, making it suitable for diverse interior styles. Luceplan, Trypta, Steven Burks, suspension lamp, modern lighting, acoustic convenience, lamp fixture, interior light, lighting system\u003c\/p\u003e\n    ","brand":"Luceplan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53027878863212,"sku":"LUCEPLAN :","price":99999999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/9313\/4444\/files\/luceplan-trypta-pendants-archello.1603176166.6136.jpg?v=1766985837"}],"url":"https:\/\/trdst.us\/collections\/stephen-burks.oembed","provider":"TRDST.US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}