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The latest work includes a Metropolis feature on whether the death of contemporary American furniture design is greatly exaggerated; the piece has generated substantial on- and offline buzz, including two talks on the topic. There’s also a sneak peek at designer Jason Miller’s new lighting company, Roll & Hill, which specializes in fixtures by U.S. talents—and which hopes to remake the industry with a daring business model. Finally, check out the wrap-up of 2009’s best lighting designs, including Paul Cocksedge’s Skin for Flos.