nea studio
About nea studio
Nina Edwards Anker is an architect, designer and writer whose interests revolve around sustainable design. Established in 2006 by Nina Edwards Anker, nea studio focuses its work in architecture, furniture/product design, and landscape planning. Edwards Anker’s contemporary design works have been widely published and exhibited. The office has recently completed a LEED certified residence in Long Island. Trained as an architect, her main focus lies in creating sustainable architecture and interiors for her clients. She has also designed solar lighting and furniture for exhibitions at the 3D print show and ICFF in Manhattan, Copenhagen, Cologne, Miami and Milan Furniture Fairs. The designer's Landscape Sofa won the 2015 Good Design Award Chicago Atheneum Museum of Architecture and Design, her 3D printed Latitude Lights won the A’Design Award in 2017 and Beanie Sofa won The Architect’s Newspaper Best Product Award in 2019. She received her PhD in Architecture in 2016.
nea studio continues to design, develop and exhibit solar lights and furniture while practicing architecture. With a focus on sustainable design, the practice operates in an environment in which project management and implementation takes place in parallel with model making, prototyping and experimentation with ideas, materials, and manufacturing processes. The office maintains a cross-disciplinary nature where research and sharing ideas is an essential part of work philosophy. to
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Seashell Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solar chandelier, a customizable solar-powered lighting installation for the off-the-grid living room, comprises photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate translucent seashells to provide ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner, so that the electrical boards, wires and batteries of the PV modules are clearly visible and comprehensible.
Additionally, with a passing breeze, the chandelier becomes a wind chime. It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms. The chandelier must be placed in front of a window to gather solar power. The Solar Chandelier lowers electric bills, eliminates wires and outlets, offers multi-directional ambient light, and casts patterns on surrounding surfaces like wallpaper. It can be customized to each setting.
The solar pieces by nea studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chandeliers and Pend...
Materials
Shell
Sun Calendar, Contemporary Art Wall Installation, Solar-Powered Lighting
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Sun Calendar harnesses the sun to illuminate mirrored fragmented images of time and place. Made of a rectangular grid of square reflective photovoltaic panels, it represents line...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Lucite
Contemporary Minimal Style Bird Bed Outdoor Daybed Anodized
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This aluminum outdoor daybed holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The lounge chair flexes comfortably under body weight and is accompan...
Category
2010s North American Minimalist Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Chlorophyta Chandelier, Contemporary Customizable Lighting with Algae Lampshades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior.
After years of research, the nea studio team has found the formula...
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2010s American Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
White Polyethylene Waterproof Rattan Outdoor Indoor Knotty Armchair with pillow
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knotties are a set armchairs in polyethylene waterproof rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. The cushions come in a variety of waterproof fabrics.
Edwards Anker says: “The effect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the user in their comfort and relaxation.” The indoor/outdoor set, comprising of armchair, loveseat and footrest, comes in polyethylene rattan with outdoor cushions...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Latitude Light, Salmon, Solar-Powered, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The latitude light is a global product customized for specific locations. The lamp’s geometry can be automatically updated in a digital file so that the tilt of the photovoltaic panel changes according to latitude. By tilting the panel at different angles, the lamp’s capacity for electric power...
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2010s American Arts and Crafts Table Lamps
Materials
Animal Skin
Plume Solar Chandelier, Contemporary Solar-Powered Lighting, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Plume Solar chandelier, a customizable solar-powered lighting installation for the off-the-grid living room, comprises photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate feathers to provide ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner, so that the electrical boards, wires and batteries of the PV modules are clearly visible and comprehensible. This off-the-grid solar-powered chandelier combines shimmering soft black feathers to counterpoint the reflective black photovoltaic panels.
It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms. The chandelier must be placed in front of a window to gather solar power. The Plume Solar Chandelier lowers electric bills, eliminates wires and outlets, offers multi-directional ambient light, and casts patterns on surrounding surfaces like wallpaper. It can be customized to each setting.
Solar Chandelier supports sustainable architecture by introducing the off-the-grid living room concept, where an ample amount of solar lighting Is placed near living room windows to eliminate the need for electric lighting.
The solar pieces by nea studio...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Feathers
Aluminium Modern Contemporary Outdoor Umbrella with Solar PV Panels and Light
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Solar Umbrella consists of a series of six rotating leaf-shaped panels that open up like a fan to create shade. The panels are made of flexible photovoltaic thin-film material framed...
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2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Eco-Friendly Ergonomic Beanbag Beanie Lounger
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie lounger is a comfortable textile-covered lounger whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposit...
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2010s American Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Organic Material
Algae Sconces, Contemporary Customizable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A subset of the algae lighting line, the Algae Sconces are the minimal expression of how this material can serve a range of products and design installations. Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior.
The algae species are carefully selected and treated with organic components to shape them into cylinders. The result is a translucent texture that smoothly filters the light, creating a warm environment of yellowish green tones.
The frame is golden-hued brass or bronze to help reflect the LED bulbs in a warmer light. As LED lighting technology improves, its color range will widen; currently, however, the range is still narrow and therefore benefits from skillful filtering and dispersion tactics.
Algae is translucent and has sculptural potential; its colors are varied, rich and vibrant. In our research in LED lighting, we have found that an important way to make LED light warmer is to filter it through natural materials. Texture and shape are also main factors; the unpredictable form of each algae shade after the drying/molding process, as well as its tactile textured surface, help to dissipate the light in a manner that glows more softly.
After years of research, the nea studio...
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2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Shell Headboard in Upholstered Fabric and Horse Hair Filling with Wooden Support
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shell bed is fabricated from wood, horse hair and organic latex.
The Shell form envelopes the walnut side tables while creating a sense of shelter.
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2010s American Minimalist Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary & minimalist Cantilever Desk in Recycled Polished Stainless Steel
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped desk with cantilevered top is made of 1/4” recycled polished stainless steel or brass. It is also available in 5/8" transparent lucite. Its top projecting surf...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Minimalist Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel
Algae Pendant Contemporary Customisable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lampshades that glow from the interior. A versatile product, the algae shades can be grouped in different ways; they can also function on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material
Algae Chandelier, Contemporary Customizable Lighting in Natural, Organic Algae
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Algae is molded into the cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior. The algae pieces can be grouped into different lengths to form a chandelier.
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2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Organic Material
Latitude Light, Wood, Solar-Powered, Customisable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Latitude light is a solar lamp made from local recycled materials. The light can be assembled in various ways into screens or blown up to inhabitable scale. Two interlocking cubes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Contemporary & minimalist Cantilever Table in Recycled Polished Stainless Steel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped side table with cantilevered top is made of 3/16” recycled polished stainless steel or brass. It is also available in 5/8" transparent lucite. Its top projecti...
Category
2010s Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Contemporary Outdoor Solar Lounger Wooden Slatted with Integrated Lighting
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This wooden slatted solar lounger integrates a photovoltaic panel in its adjustable backrest. The panel, which reflects the surroundings in its mirrored surface, collects enough powe...
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2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Double-Curved Painted Bent Wood Cape Side Chair
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cape chair belongs to the Arctic Line, influenced by Nina’s years living in Norway where she was inspired by organic forms found in the ice and snowscapes. Cape chair takes its name from the double-curved shape of its back. A single front leg is countered by a cape-like back. The prototype was meticulously fabricated by a retired Norwegian oil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Eco-friendly Ergonomic Beanbag Beanie Sofa With Integrated Daybeds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Beanie Sofa is a comfortable textile covered sofa whose seat is comprised of one long bean bag. The sofa incorporates daybeds facing opposite direct...
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood, Textile
Latitude Light, Wood or Recycled Steel Contemporary, Solar-Powered, Customizable
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Latitude light is an indoor or outdoor solar-powered lamp that emits atmospheric light. It can be fabricated in many variants according to the customer’s location and color preference. A global product that is customized for specific locations, the lamp’s geometry can be automatically updated in a digital file so that the tilt of the solar panel changes according to latitude. By tilting the panel at different angles, the light’s capacity for electric power generation is optimized in its perpendicularity to the sun’s rays for different latitudes. Two intersecting cubes...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Latitude Light, 3D Printed Contemporary Solar-Powered Translucent, Customizable
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Latitude light is a translucent 3D printed indoor or outdoor solar-powered sculptural lamp that emits atmospheric light. It can be fabricated in many variants according to the customer’s location and color preference. A global product that is customized for specific locations, the lamp’s geometry can be automatically updated in a digital file so that the tilt of the solar panel changes according to latitude. By tilting the panel parametrically at different angles, the light’s capacity for electric power generation is optimized in its perpendicularity to the sun’s rays for different latitudes.
The portable light needs to bathe in daylight for eight hours a day, with the solar panel facing the sky. Latitude Lights illuminate automatically at dusk, remaining lit for around 5 hours. Because they are powered by the Sun, there are no switches or wires necessary. Latitude Lights have no on or off switch.
Latitude Light is the winner of the 2018 Made in NYC Award and the 2017 A' Design Award. It is representative of NEA...
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2010s American Minimalist Table Lamps
Materials
Plastic
Modern Contemporary Outdoor Minimalist White Bird Chair in Recycled Metal
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bird Chair's abstracted bird profile carries connotations of flight; in side view, the biophilic outdoor loveseat resembles a bird in flight. It provides a sculptural focus point for the garden, encouraging indoor/outdoor living. This aluminum outdoor daybed comfortably holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The generously sized lounge chair supports the body for outdoor lounging and comfort. It is also perfect for working on the laptop or reading to your child under the shade of a tree. It is accompanied with a removable water proof round head pillow, covered with Sumbrella outdoor fabric. The bed cannot be damaged or stolen, as it is durable and embedded in its territory. The day lounger is made of 3/8" thick anodized metal or glossy powder-coated recycled metal...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Minimal Style Bird Bed Outdoor Daybed powder coated
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This aluminum outdoor daybed holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The lounge chair flexes comfortably under body weight and is accompanied with a removable water proof ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Patio and Garden Furni...
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Buffet Table in Recycled Metal, Minimal style, With Glass Shelf
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Material: Corten Steel
Dimensions: 10.5"x84"x30"
Category
2010s American Minimalist Buffets
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Cantilever Side Table in Transparent Recycled Plastic Acrylic
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This extended c-shaped side table with cantilevering top is made of 5/8” transparent recycled acrylic. Its top surface, at sofa height, seems to cantilever out, as if it were held do...
Category
2010s American Other Side Tables
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Cantilever Table in Recycled Metal Steel/Brass, Minimal Style
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This eco-friendly extended c-shaped side table with cantilevering top is made of 3/16” recycled polished stainless steel or brass. Its top projecting surface, at sofa height, seems t...
Category
Early 2000s American Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Indoor/Outdoor Crystallized Chair in Recycled Metal, Minimal Style
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the crystallized chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining set is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. nea studio...
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2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Crystallized Chair in Bent Recycled Metal, Powder Coated or Clear Anodized
By NEA Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The facets of the Crystallized Chair catch and reflect the changing daylight like a crystal. The intent of this indoor/outdoor recycled metal dining chair is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. NEA Studio...
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2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Crystallized Three-Legged Recycled Metal Dining Table, Removable Serving Trays
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CRYSTALLIZED TABLE
Lightweight Indoor/outdoor dining table for six people, also available in cocktail size. The intent of the dining set is to resemble origami, which suits the manufacturing process of bent metal. NEA Studio...
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2010s American Modern Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Modular Contemporary Outdoor Wicker Sofa Lounger with Integrated Daybed
By Nina Edwards Anker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modular L-shaped outdoor sofa integrates a daybed in its sloped geometry. The waterproof lounger is lightweight and easy to move around the garden. Its sloped forms encourage in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Vanity Table in Powder Coated Wood with Integrated Bowl, Desk or Entry Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by melting snow and icicles, this small vanity table easily fits into the corner of most bedrooms. The shiny table surface incorporates ...
Category
2010s American Tables
Materials
Wood
