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Epicurus

media center and air conditioning duct, 2003
madrone burl
karelian birch burl
black lacquer interior
16" × 24" × 34"

This is true. Michael designed the cabinet for a house addition with no attic space. The additional AC unit is outside the wall in this photo. The air blows through the base of the cabinet and comes out of two nearly invisible vents left and right.

Michael teaches at the University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture. Amelie teaches philosophy at St. Edward’s University. Epicurus, the Greek philosopher, said that the point of philosophy was to attain a happy, tranquil life, characterized by peace and freedom, the absence of pain, and the company of friends.

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