San Francisco’s Fringe Studio Offers A Hybrid Alternative

  As the world of commercial interiors evolves and clients and designers continue seeking a sophisticated level of personalization, architects and product designers Stacy Binns and George Bennett of Fringe Studio are bringing a fresh take to the commercial and (by extension) residential hybrid furniture landscape. Their foray into product manufacturing for the architectural and design community, MIXI Modular, does exactly what it’s name says in an intriguing way. MIXI Modular allows designers to configure their own designs from a variety of carefully considered shapes, shelving and storage options, including negative space. Each piece made is finely crafted and finished. Fringe Studio incorporates a wide range of materials and, for now at least, doesn’t hesitate to explore other material options in the design process. Ms. Binns and Mr. Bennett, a husband and wife dynamic duo with architectural backgrounds, decided to take the leap into furniture production after several years of …