Amalgam Studio is many things at once: -A Design Startup -A Multi-disciplinary Workshop -An Ideas Incubator -A Research and Development Laboratory It is a blend of creatives, doers, thinkers, builders, dreamers, futurists, idealists & inventors holding the belief that true originality is rare, but possible. We provide Design Consultancy for Building, Facade, Interior, Furniture, Artwork and Product Designs, in the New City Metropolitan Area, but not necessarily constrained to this area. We are also designing and prototyping our own product lines, intended to be available across North America in the near future. The founding themes behind the design consultancy are as follows: -Modern Vernacular & Energy Efficient Principles -Minimalist Aesthetic with Attention to Detail -Restful Spaces but with Memorable Moments -Emphasis on Light-filled Spaces whilst not forgetting to Praise Shadows -Use of Natural/Organic non-polluting Materials within a Reduced Palette -Immediate Goals of Functional yet Beautiful Spaces and Experiences -Long Term Goals of Reductive, Restorative, Unique and Important Works The founding themes behind the product lines are as follows: -must solve a problem -must be needed -should have a story worth telling -should maximize the use of 21st Century technologies and processes -should minimize the use of modern materials and resources whilst aiming towards zero-waste, and is: --affordable (cost efficient) --recyclable and low-carbon (resource efficient) --easily shipped, handled and assembled (time efficient) --customizable, adaptable, flexible, collapsible and transformable (space efficient) --sellable to the worldwide market place through online marketing & purchasing & made only if ordered (energy efficient)