hands on door handles by juan maldonado from usa
designer's own words:
these designs incorporate the use of simple, inexpensive and earth-friendly materials. aluminum and stainless steel use for door handles will always be good choices since they evoke a feeling of durability. they are also easier to produce than multi-finish fixtures, which tend to scratch and lose their beauty with time. stainless steel is used in many commercial applications and now in more home uses than ever before. it is recyclable and can easily be polished to produce a variety of glossy and satin finishes. aluminum is lightweight and easily formed to produce clean shapes and also stands up to the test of time and the elements. it is highly recyclable and can also be machined to a variety of finishes.
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