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SAYL by Yves Béhar: A Journey through the Asia-Pacific

A look at our world through the eyes of designer Yves Béhar.


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March 10th, 2011

During his recent journey through Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney, Béhar contemplates a future of increased sustainability and dematerialisation, while reflecting upon his own influences and the inspiration behind the new Herman Miller SAYL chair.

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