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Since its inception in 2020, the Manhattan-based design studio Blue Green Works has established its own take on elegance that is decidedly American, marked by an emphasis on visual simplicity, straightforward clarity of construction, and a sophisticated use of materials. For Creative Director Peter B Staples this means creating works that are visually impactful, without ever being overly fussy. His design ethos is in dialogue with our contemporary culture without engaging in generational trends. Two concepts remain at the forefront of the design process: “playing well with others” and dressing “day to night.” Sociability is important: each Blue Green Works fixture must have a sense of ease. Staples explains, “I want pieces that have a distinct personality and strong allure, without upstaging the other objects around them.” Much consideration is given to versatility, often pieces can be further customized through both modularity and finish treatment: “simple changes allow them to emit different energies.”

Peter B Staples helms Blue Green as Creative Director, with business partner James McAvey. Longtime friends and collaborators, the studio's leads bring years of industry experience and a deep understanding of design history to the process.

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The Team

Peter B Staples

Peter B Staples

Co-founder, Creative Director

Peter is Co-Founder and Creative Director. He has worked in the design industry for fifteen years -- before founding Blue Green Works, he was responsible for building the marketing departments of both APPARATUS, and The Future Perfect, He has studied design and culture his entire life. The inaugural collection for Blue Green Works is the first collection of lighting he’s designed on his own.

James McAvey

James McAvey

Co-Founder

James is a Co-Founder of Blue Green Works, where he oversees the business side of things. James spent thirteen years in executive search where he worked with asset management firms and family offices helping to build investment teams, and then was the Head of HR for BlackRock’s Institutional Business. He continues to advise a number of family offices on a range of issues relating to liquidity events, talent management and investments.

Alex Smith

Alex Smith

Head of Operations

Alex oversees the day-to-day operations (procurement, logistics, systems) of the business. They split their time between NYC and our operation in Fremont Center, NY. Alex has ten years of experience and has built and streamlined production and operations processes in similar manufacturing environments.

Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith

Production Manager

Bryan set up and oversees Blue Green Works’ production facility in Fremont Center, NY. Prior to joining BGW, Bryan spent nine years at APPARATUS, where he was the first full-time hire, managing and scaling production. He started training and working as an electrician while still in high school. He recently moved to rural PA with his family and will oversee the growth of our team there.