“Stainless steel has been a material that we have been incorporating a lot recently. In our Los Angeles office we used 430 stainless steel panels to divide the space between the utility zone and the open bay of desks. The steel’s reflections amplify the exterior lighting conditions and help to bring in the verdant landscaping in an abstract way. 430 stainless is a ferritic grade, which makes it very magnetic, so it also doubles as a pinup presentation wall. It’s especially beautiful when paired with a softer, more natural material, like an abaca rug.”