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Adelman's joint-like lights allow the owner to subtly adjust them once they're installed. Photo by Lauren Coleman
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Delicate metal wire appears to float in the air. Photo by Lauren Coleman
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Supplies are arrange neatly and labeled clearly per Adelman's mandate. Photo by Lauren Coleman
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A wall of 10 computers provide a place for CAD modeling (and DJing). Photo by Lauren Coleman
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The studio is home to larger tools like a lathe and drill press but also more lo-fi tech like a big rubber hammer. Photo by Lauren Coleman
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Lindsey Adelman standing with one of her Knotty Bubbles chandeliers, inspired by Japanese fishing boats. Photo by Jami Saunders
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A small studio separate from the communal workspace gives Adelman a quiet place to experiment. Photo by Jami Saunders
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Adelman in her studio. Photo by Jami Saunders
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Sketches grace the wall of Adelman's studio. Photo by Jami Saunders
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Adelman's work spans into more soft goods, like experimentations with fabrics. Photo by Jami Saunders
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A box of natural inspirations, mostly collected and gleaned from travels. Photo by Jami Saunders
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Gold electroplated mussels collected in Maine become ashtrays. Photo by Jami Saunders
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Adelman with an array of lighting designs and objects. Photo courtesy Lindsey Adelman
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