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WAF LIMITED
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ndustrial designer Asaf Weinbroom has made an entire range of lighting made purely of wood, from joints and connectors to the body of the lamp. His designs focus on unifying mechanism, joinery and new technologies while using wood as the main material for the new piece. The WAF light series includes table and hanging lamps built from two pieces of ash veneer that are folded in a cylindrical dimension and buttoned together. These handmade lights include floor lamps, stool lamps, table lamps, and a pendant light with wooden clamps as its base so that it can be attached onto flat surfaces. This series of lamps was designed for large spaces where the wooden surface creates that much-needed elegance that a lamp of such nature requires. The light reflected from the surface of this wood creates a sense of nature, a one-of-a-kind look and warmth. The upper veneer panel reflects light at different angles and is adjustable to suit one’s need for specific intensity of light. Each piece consists of two veneer layers pressed together while overlapping each other. This crossing method is achieved by putting together two veneers with opposite fiber-direction. The pieces are so placed that one faces the horizontal direction while the other faces the vertical direction. The final sheet obtained is much more flexible and strong in comparison to the initial stages. This piece of lighting series is completely suitable for creating that perfect mixture of ambient and artificial light that is reflected off the surface of wood which is required for that minimum lighting arrangement. Asaf’s decision to use wood, a renewable resource, in the light elements that he devices, creates a sense of natural unique look, warmth, and most importantly: emphasises high-end handmade craftsmanship. This is what gives the items a unique appearance, feeling and value.
Designer: Asaf Weinbroom Contact: Asaf Weinbroom 8a gutlover St Tel Aviv, Israel Tel: +972 546944321 Email: weinbroom@gmail.com Website: www.weinbroom.com
Indian Architect & Builder - Sept 2012