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Mei-Lan Tan and Victor Lefebvre, the young duo behind Umé Studio, have
different backgrounds but share a vision and great love for materiality. From
an Indonesian family, the U.S.-born Tan studied at Cornell University before
working under Caroline O'Donnell. A native of France, Lefebvre was educated
there and in Japan. After practicing at Kengo Kuma in Paris, Lefebvre received
a state research grant that led him to move to Kyoto and establish a practice.
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Reinventing
California multidisciplinary design practice
Umé Studio combines art, craft and function
through creations influenced by the
craftsmanship and attention to detail of Asia.
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