Lighting as Emotion iGuzzini's Trick eᵐ with Dean Skira By RANDY REID
Most lighting products are chosen based on need. A designer looks at plans and drawings and decides which fixture is best for which applications. The design has always been about utility and function. Along comes a product that is so unique and clever that its emphasis is more on emotion than on utility. The newly released iGuzzini Trick em allows designers more freedom than ever to integrate light as a key element of architectural expression. During my recent holiday in Croatia, I had the privilege of experiencing this innovative product designed by the world-renowned Dean Skira. I was humbled and honored when Dean and his wife, Sonja, graciously welcomed my wife Lori and me into their stunning home for a personal demonstration of the Trick em. Nestled amid the ancient splendor of Pula, Dean’s lavish residence stands as a harmonious blend of modern luxury and timeless history, elegantly built on pillars over Roman ruins with sweeping views of the Adriatic Sea. Every corner of his home gleams with innovation, featuring not just the finest lighting technology but the most cutting-edge advancements in every aspect, from HVAC systems to automated blinds and shades, even down to his stateof-the-art indoor grill. The house itself is a testament to sophistication, deserving more than a mere mention—an entire article early next year will be devoted to capturing its true beauty and exquisite refinement.
Trick emᵐ by iGuzzini: Revolutionizing Architectural Lighting The product’s release is September immediately piqued my curiosity. I don’t recall another luminaire with such an unusual name, but after seeing the demonstration, I realized the name is quite fitting. The Trick em in action at the Skira residence. Photo credit: Randy Reid
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As Dean energized the fixture, he explained that it is much more than illumination, saying,