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As I write this issue’s leader, the office is a buzz with preparations and excitement in anticipation of our upcoming, in-person event, [d]arc room pop-up @ Design London. We are so excited to see all the friendly faces of the lighting and design industries again!

In addition to the exhibition stands, [d]arc media is also putting on an extensive talks programme covering various discussion panels on trending topics, with dedicated slots to a Diversity in Design series. These talks continue the important conversations in our industries, ensuring the discussions are kept alive and present.

In this edition of darc, we are covering a vast amount of new designs and stunning projects.

As Milan Design Week came to a close in early September, we begin our coverage of stunning designs and installations in part 1 of our event review. We also delve into the beautiful Paradise installation created by Lindsey Adelman for the Alcova exhibition. This creative and unique collection is explored in our Materials Focus and features on the front cover. As always, Adelman has blended delicate craftsmanship in the hand-blown glass and brass pieces that make up a series of pendants and wall lamps. Further into the event review, we look at some of the showroom events and product launches from the international market. Head to p.53 to start reading part 1. Part 2 of the event round-up will be featured in the Nov/Dec issue along with our Italian market report.

Elsewhere in the magazine, we cover some beautiful projects from USA (p.14) and Switzerland (p.18), each featuring bespoke lighting solutions that enhance the narratives of their spaces.

Our Product Focus comes from the UK-based Skinflint, which takes a closer look at the refurbishing brand’s latest salvaging project, the Industrial LED Lighting by Benjamin pendant.

This collection was rescued from the demolition of a Yorkshire power station this summer. Read more on p.49.

We also have two special features covering Lobby Lighting projects (starting on p.23) and Task Lighting products on p.35.

For our lobby lighting feature, I sat down with lighting designer Fanny Englund of Light Bureau to discuss lighting approaches to projects that include large lobby areas. We get her expertise on how to use both architectural and decorative elements to compliment the vast spaces. We also cover one of Light Bureau's most recent projects that includes a stunning lighting installation for the Swedish Axis Communications’ HQ in Lund.

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055 Product Focus | Skinflint The Industrial LED Lighting by Benjamin pendant is Skinflint's latest rescue product from the demolition zones of a power station in Yorkshire, UK. We take a closer look at the studio's renovation processes that bring these vintage products back to life.

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014 Zero Bond Social Club Zero Bond, one of NYC's newest exclusive social clubs, was designed by Studio Sofield with lighting design by Focus Lighting. The lighting scheme adds elements of contrast, highlighting the architectural details and bringing a hospitality vibe to the space.

018 Rösslibeck Baker y and Café Rösslibeck Baker y and Café in Switzerland received a new interior design and lighting scheme from Zurich-based studio Susanne Fritz Architekten. Using a mix of decorative pieces, the team achieved an elegant design that evoked Viennoise grandeur.

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Features 023 Lobby Lighting With an introduction from lighting designer Fanny Englund of Light Bureau, we discover expert tips for lighting vast lobby spaces, plus a selection of some of the newest lobby lighting projects from a selection of international brands.

045 Task Lighting Feature darc takes a look at some of the best decorative solutions for task lighting, plus coverage of the top task lighting products from the Red Dot awards.

059 Milan Design Week Review | Part 1 Starting off our round-up of Milan Design Week 2021, we take a look at some of the latest showroom events and product launches from international brands. Completing our review in the Nov/Dec issue, we will cover Italian brands presenting at the show alongside our Italian Market Report.

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Award-winning British lighting studio Cameron Design House were approached to create a custom statement chandelier for a private residence in San Diego. With every piece being bespoke and handmade to order in its London workshops, Cameron Design House was the perfect choice to design an eyecatching sculptural piece as the centrepiece of the living area of this contemporary home.

After reviewing the other interior elements and dimensions of the space, a bespoke triple Vesanto chandelier in polished brass was brought to life.

The Vesanto’s strong geometric form and simple, clean lines are the result of a study into Buckminster Fuller’s geodesic domes, together with hexagonal forms in nature. The hexagonal tiers take the basic shape and allow geometry and aesthetics to guide the outcome. “The Vesanto is the perfect design for this San Diego project. With multiple tiers in a glistening polished brass finish suspended at opposing angles, the chandelier evolves as you walk around it. A truly statement piece to transform a space,” says Ian Cameron, Creative Director of Cameron Design House. camerondesignhouse.com

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014 | PROJECT | ZERO BOND

Members Only Zero Bond, one of NYC's newest exclusive social clubs, was designed by Studio Sofield with lighting design by Focus Lighting. The lighting scheme adds elements of contrast, highlighting the architectural details and bringing a hospitality vibe to the space.

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Zero Bond is an exclusive, high-end, private social club set in the heart of the Noho neighbourhood in New York City. The club was founded

by Scott Sartiano, renowned restaurateur, and opened its doors in Autumn of 2020, after a delayed design journey halted by the global pandemic.

The 14,000sqft space exudes elegance with architectural and decorative lighting elements bringing a warm and welcoming atmosphere to the original tall-ceiling architecture of the tradition New York structure. darc caught up with Brett Andersen, Partner at Focus Lighting, to find out more about their design concept for the club, and how they incorporated decorative features alongside the architectural lighting.

“We started work in October 2018, and the project opened in October of 2020 after delays due to the pandemic,” says Andersen. “The goal for the design of this social club was always to use light to celebrate the landmark interior details including the windows and the brick

arches, which also create warm and intimate moments for the club members to gather and relax – all within a very open and tall space.”

In addition to the lighting being used to highlight the landmarked architectural shell, it was also important to accentuate the private rooms and clusters of seating to create a hospitality feel due to the exclusive clientele of the club, including celebrities, artists, corporates and more. In turn, this design choice proved beneficial to the postpandemic world, ensuring visitors could maintain a comfortable distance and sense of privacy between each other.

The architectural lighting elements used in the space included linear white LED strips hidden within the window frames with a paired valance that obscured the fixtures from sight. This allowed the windows to stand out in contrast to the warm accents of light illuminating the seating areas. Recessed, amber-filtered LED uplights with tight beam spreads were used to illuminate the brick arch openings to each room, creating a framed view of each space. In

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the library, integrated linear shelf lighting highlights the colourful bookshelves and, in the bar, an evenly backlit bar fascia creates a beautiful focal point destination.

Accent lighting was provided in dramatic layers for the sushi bar, which are beautifully mirrored in the highly reflective bar top. Attention to detail in this location ensured the glowing wood texture was cleverly reflected, but not the fixture itself.

Elsewhere, LED strips at the mirrors in the restrooms create a warm halo-effect glow on the curved gold leaf walls, creating an elevated experience.

The standout moment in the lighting scheme comes from the bespoke decorative installation located in the salon. Originally, this piece was planned to feature in the dining space. However, during the initial fitout, the electrician did not provide enough circuits into that area, and the expense of adding more was out of the budget. Thus, the lighting and interior design teams worked on a solution that involved swapping

the decorative elements in the dining area with those in the salon.

“This ended up being a blessing in disguise as the scale of the salon allowed us to really expand the layout of the decorative piece,” reflects Andersen.

“The large decorative element, manufactured by Sign Expo in New York, comprises more than 80 custom pendants, each consisting of a stem between 4–6ft in length, with a light source at either end.

Each end is supported and electrified by a cord that runs to tract fitter above,” he continues. “Focus positioned the track between the deep wood beams above, allowing them to disappear from view. This system design allowed for a very flexible layout, and one that could be changed over time to keep the look of this signature element fresh, year after year.”

In order to achieve a successful installation of the dramatic and complex decorative fixture, Focus Lighting modelled the space in 3D and completed multiple mock-ups of the layout digitally to ensure

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the install looked great from all angles in the room. “We used that 3D model to map out our installation plan. As this was one of the last elements to be installed, Focus’s team ended up completing the installation, ensuring each pendant was positioned as we mapped them out in our model,” adds Andersen.

The finished piece was a cost-efficient yet bold addition to the deluxe interior design of the social club. Once the sun sets, the decorative fixture fills the volume of the room, adding an element of sparkle.

“The client for this project was fantastic and trusted the design team’s vision from the beginning. We had to come up with creative ways to stretch the available budget to cover the large footprint, while simultaneously giving each area its own unique identity,” he concludes. www.focuslighting.com

Design Details Zero Bond, New York City, USA Interior Design: Studio Sofield Lighting Design: Focus Lighting Lighting Specified: Boca Flasher, Lightolier, MP lighting, Philips, Q tran, Sign Expo

Focus Lighting's scheme for the luxury social club, Zero Bond, was created to provide elements of contrast, highlight the architectural details of the original building as well as bring a sense of warm hospitality to its exclusive clientele.

The large decorative fixture in the salon provides a focal point in the room as well as an eye-catching piece audiences will see from the outside during evening hours. It adds a sense of class and sparkle, and a dramatic atmosphere, to the space.

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018 | PROJECT | RÖSSLIBECK BAKERY AND CAFÉ

Crème de la crème Rösslibeck Bakery and Café in Switzerland received a new interior design and lighting scheme from Zurich-based studio Susanne Fritz Architekten. Using a mix of decorative pieces, the team achieved an elegant design that evoked Viennoise grandeur.

Rösslibeck Bakery and Café is a new destination in the Amriville Shopping Centre that is part of a new urban development movement in Amriswal, Switzerland.

In the new shopping hub in place of the Amriville and Migros Shopping Centre, the Rösslibeck café will cater the growing local population of 90,000 in the Eastern Switzerland town.

Following a design concept based around a contemporary coffee house, the scheme by Susanne Fritz Architekten interprets well-known style elements that connect the building’s industrial past and an urban traditional café.

Susanne Fritz sat down with darc to describe her design intentions and journey for the bakery / café. Initially, both the client and the tenant had differing design ideas for the project, which Fritz had to consider when approaching the project. “Our client wanted to have a representative and urban café, while the tenant wanted to keep costs as low as possible and had other ideas about the design.

“The finished design of the new Rösslibeck Café in Amriville followed the idea of connecting the modern with the historical cafe.

The contemporary interpretation of well-known stylistic elements combines the building with an industrial past and an urban tradition café. Panelling, chandeliers, an opulent curtain and Viennese elegance from the imperial era versus vintage flooring, glass and shed roofs with industrial charm combine to create the interpretation of a modern coffee house.

“We integrated the corporate identity of the tenant in a subtle way. The red colour of his corporate identity and the motif of the golden ear of wheat, which stands for the core business 'bread and bakery products', can be found both on the custom-made wallpaper and as an imprint on the floor covering. We applied it in a way that it could be adapted in case the tenant changes.”

As part of the refurbishment of the original space, the suspended ceilings were removed to expose the original shed roofs, creating an

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historic focal point in the space. “The mall used to be an industrial factory with high ceilings, which were covered by the suspended ceiling of the retail store. The suspended ceiling was removed and opened upwards. This exposed the beautiful shed roofs of 1967 of the main location of the textile company Esco became visible again.

A large opening was broken into the façade and a room-high window was installed,” explained Fritz.

As a result, the space instantly got a sense of grandeur, which in turn influenced the design aesthetic to be based on a classic Viennoise café. Large Moooi Mesh chandeliers were added to the grand space, emphasising the classical vibe the team was striving to achieve.

Further emphasising the elegant finish in the main café space is LED strip lighting from Lichtsektor around the ceiling and on top of the surrounding wooden panelling of the room, which adds height to the room, as well as discreetly added iGuzzini LEDs in the pitched roof of the elevated gallery space.

Further functional lighting, including the Laser Blade High Contrast by iGuzzini and Infra-Structure Evolution by Flos, were added to the counters to ensure an optimum presentation of products and well-lit merchandise.

In addition to the architectural lighting elements, Fritz added filigree lights to add atmosphere in the main room along with modern chandeliers and the Discoco beige chandeliers in the Annex by Marset.

Customised table lights in brass by Lichtsektor, and Candle Applique

by Gio Pagani on the wall panelling further enhanced these details.

Susanne Fritz Architekten completed the lighting scheme in house with the help of Lichtsektor, who manufactured some of the custom pieces and also aided in the technical calculation of illumination, in particular for the counter area.

“The café is working with a dimmed lighting atmosphere. Ceiling lights in the shed roof provide the luminance; the decorative chandeliers bring the ceiling down visually and form a second level,” she

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explains. “A well-balanced mix of direct and indirect lighting creates a stimulating atmosphere.

“Our lighting concept was a modern quotation of the lighting design of traditional cafés.

“Lighting was not only creating atmosphere but was also glamorous and made of exclusive materials. The materials of the chosen lighting pieces complete the colour and material concept of the interior design.

With the functional light we compensated for the different situations of daylight shining through the large façade opening and the shed roof.”

Overall, the team achieved a stunning finish, which harmoniously blended the building’s historic past and architecture whilst also maintaining a contemporary edge to appeal to new customers. The balance between decorative and architectural lighting elements has created a cosy and unique bakery and café experience that also ensured the tenants products were correctly illuminated for optimum presentation needs. www.susannefritz.ch

Design Details Rösslibeck Bakery and Café, Amriswil, Switzerland Interior Design: Susanne Fritz Architekten Lighting Design: Lichtsektor Lighting Specified: Flos, Gio Pagani, iGuzzini, Lichtsektor, Marset, Ribag

Susanne Fritz chose a selection of decorative products, include large Mesh chandeliers from Moooi and custom designed brass lamps by Lichtsektor to add a contemporary yet elegant finish to her interior scheme.

With the aim of blending the building's historic character and its appeal for a modern audience, the new bakery and café is a well-balanced, sophisticated coffee house that celebrates its historic features whilst being an warm and inviting space.

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Opening the discussion on lobby lighting, Englund went into the main considerations to undertake when approaching a new lobby lighting project. “A lobby for a business building needs to be representative of the company; what is the company image?” she explains. “The lighting design should contribute to that, of course in close collaboration with the architecture and the interior design.

Generally, a lobby should be inviting and support social interactions.

The light should help people orientate and to find their way further in the building. The lobby is often visible from the outside and therefore works like a display window for the building or company. The lighting and the space therefore must work well both during day and night,” she says.

When it comes to choosing which fixtures will be most suited to the space, Englund explains that the lobby needs to “stand out” in some way, whether that’s using decorative fixtures, dynamic installations or a higher level of materials and design. “Since you spend a limited amount of time in a lobby, it is often possible to work with higher contrast between light and dark, or with colours, to create an exciting place that attracts people.

“Lighting and the fixtures used always needs to support the design of the space and the company or building image. Sometimes the best way to light a lobby can be to use only hidden fixtures and let the light enhance materials and other design elements,” she tells darc.

Looking specifically at the benefits of using decorative pieces in the large space, Englund highlights that a lobby is the perfect location to experiment and create unique light installations. “Decorative lighting is often a very important part of a lobby design and needs extra attention to make sure that the model of the fixture is the right choice for that particular space. A lobby is a perfect place to create a unique light installation, tailor-made for the space. The decorative lighting element in a lobby is key to attracting people since it is often visible from far away, and really helps to set the atmosphere. It is

also important to inhabit the space and make it more inviting for social interactions due to the more human scale it gives.

“When choosing a decorative fixture, I always work in close collaboration with the client and the interior designer to get a good understanding of the design intentions before making any suggestions,” continues Englund. “I work with visualisations or reference images to show my intentions. If it’s possible, we evaluate the fixture by looking at it together live. I use 3D models or sections to make sure the scale of the fixture fits the space in a good way.”

Looking at the relationship between the decorative and architectural lighting in a lobby project, Englund explains how the architectural fixtures are used to set the general atmosphere in the lobby. “It should enhance the materials and the spatiality of the room. The decorative fixtures set the important finishing touch to the space and define the design. Architectural and decorative lighting of course must complement each other, so you need to plan it as one complete solution.”

When asked about how to balance the correct light levels in such a vast space, Englund explains how they are not at the forefront of design details. “Due to the importance of the design intentions in a lobby, the light levels are not in focus. Still, you should be able to see well and find your way in the space comfortably. I work a lot with light on walls and other vertical elements to make the space feel bright even without a lot of light, and to facilitate orientation. When needed I make light calculations or mock-ups to verify that the light will be good. Lobbies should also have a control system to make it possible to dim the light up or down if needed, and to set different light scenes adapted to day - or night-time, or different events.

“The use of automatic and dynamic light scenarios, liquid light, is something that can fit well in a lobby, both for unique light installations and for the general lighting. This will create an exciting environment and at the same time reduce the energy consumption.” www.lightbureau.com

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As part of our Lobby Lighting feature, darc's Editor Sarah Cullen sits down with Fanny Englund, Lighting Designer at Light Bureau, to discover the key to successfully illuminating a beautiful lobby space.

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Filling the Void Light Bureau's Fanny Englund discusses the design choices the team made alongside Fojab Arkiteketer and Landén & Krantz interior design for the new Axis Communications HQ in Lund, including the stunning acrylic light installation.

Images: Lars Magnus Olsson, Light Bureau

Axis Communications is a Swedish security company that has been referred to as a success story in Swedish entrepreneurship. As market leaders in network video and video surveillance, the company has rapidly grown in staffing numbers since its inception in 1984, which has in turn put demands on larger premises in Lund where more than 2,500 employees are based.

Fojab Arkitketer designed a unique new head office for the company, which was completed at the end of 2020. The 42,000sqm, 10-storey campus works as a meeting place and hub for all employees, with a roof terrace, sky lounge, around 150 meeting rooms, and six terraces.

The entrance hall acts as the ‘living room’ for the company, providing a large daylight-filled space for welcoming clients, coffee meetings and as an exhibition space. The achievement also earned the building Sweden’s Most Beautiful Office award in 2020.

Talking about the lighting design journey for this illustrious entrance lobby is Fanny Englund, lead lighting designer on the project from Light Bureau. “At the end of 2015 Åsa Krantz, interior designer at Landén & Krantz, contacted me and wanted help with lighting design for the Axis project. I had worked with Åsa before on other smaller projects, and Åsa had been working with Axis for a long time with

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several different projects, developing their way of working and adapting their working environment.

“The project started with a pre-study and a workshop together with Axis, the architect, the interior designer (Åsa), and the electrical consultant,” Englund tells darc. “Together we decided on key words and set the brief for the lighting design with a focus on the most important areas in the house: the entrance/lobby with its atrium and gathering space, the external meeting rooms, the restaurant, the sky lounge and the terraces.

Axis take pride in caring for its employees and creates a good working environment for them. Since they now built a house for themselves, they

wanted it to be tailor-made for their needs.

“General key points for the design and for Axis as a company were a good and sustainable working environment. Sustainable not only for the environment but also for the social elements. Also, the building should be a place that boosts creativity, innovation and feels like a home away from home,” she says.

The brief given to the team for the lobby was to brand the space as Axis-specific, but subtly. Also, to provide an exciting, surprising, and impressive wow experience to draw people inside, meet in the central hub and move further into the building. The client also wanted

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to accentuate the surrounding wall surfaces to create a feeling of spaciousness and have a Scandinavian aesthetic that blended warmth and coolness together. It was important that it gave the first impression of being the beating heart of the business that pulsed with light, space, air, and energy, whilst exuding quality.

“After we set the briefs for the different areas, we delivered the light scheme and the design of a combined light installation and sunscreen for the atrium in the beginning of 2016, it was then handed over to the contractor.

“During 2016 - 2020 we were involved in commenting on the work of the contractor (who wanted to change a lot of things in the design), making the detailed design of the atrium installation, choosing the decorative lighting together with the interior designer and acting as a general support to Axis in the process.

“We had great contact with the client and the architects involved so there were never any problems making adjustments to fit our lighting design into the architecture. The biggest challenge was the contractor who tried very hard to make everything as simple and cheap as possible. We supported Axis with arguments and material many times during the way, and we made visits on site etc to ensure the design intentions were being realised,” explains Englund.

“The biggest challenge, design-wise, was the scale of some of the spaces. The lobby spans over two floors and a large atrium, with

several stairs and has open views from the big restaurant and other surrounding areas,” she continues. “We handled this by lighting up all the walls around the lobby to frame the space and make it easy to orientate. Since there is a lot of meeting rooms with glass walls around the lobby, we designed integrated light for the curtains to be able to also light these vertical areas. We generally worked with hidden or very discrete fixtures so that the number of fixtures needed in a space this size wouldn’t be in focus. The space also had to be “filled” with something that, at the same time, didn’t take away the airy feeling.

As a result, we designed the light installation in the atrium with a combination of opal and clear slim acrylic plates. Floor lamps also helped to create more human scale meeting places so that people would stop and inhabit the space, and not just pass through.”

The dramatic light installation visitors and regulars are greeted with in the atrium is very on-brand for Axis. It consists of a combination of opal and clear acrylic plates from Acrylite LED in various sizes, hanging in a zig-zag pattern. The clear panels are electrified and can illuminate in differing colours, whilst the opal panels reflect the natural daylight during the day, and the coloured light of the electrified panels in the evening. Reflections from the panels dance colour across the nearby walls and fill the room when the sun sets. “Because the movement of light is irregular and unpredictable with scenarios that do not loop, it feels almost alive,” reflects Englund. “The plexiglass installation can be

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compared to pixels, and when the colour moves from glass to glass, it’s a bit like information that moves in a digital cloud formation – a lot of similarities to the work of Axis,” she adds.

“For the architectural light we worked a lot with a combination of warm and cold light temperatures to create both an airy and at the same time cosy experience. The colder light (4000K) was used as the general light in the big lobby to enhance the daylight from the atrium and big windows. The walls and open staircases were covered in wooden panels so here we choose a warm light (2700K) to enhance the warmth in the material and to create a contrast to the daylight. When you reach the inner part of the lobby, where the internal workspaces are that have a more intimate scale, the light temperature shifts to a more neutral 3000K. “We also made sure all the fixtures used had very good colour rendering and minimal glare to create a good working environment for the employees.”

The overall result and well-tuned balance between cold and warm light was achieved with a mix of decorative floor lamps, pendants, table lamps and wall lamps, which all contributed to the aim of bringing light and warmth down to human level. “The result of the contrast of cold and warm light worked even better when I saw the final outcome, from what I had envisioned,” says Englund. “It really gives a special feeling when you stand in the lobby. All the lighting of the vertical surfaces like

wooden panels, curtains and walls also gives a great impression and describes the space very well.

“The decorative lighting adds the intimacy needed in places where you want people to meet and be social. The softness of the decorative fixtures used creates a friendly and inviting atmosphere that works very well with the general concept.

“All the decorative fixtures were chosen to fit the general concept for each space. In the meeting rooms they are enhancing intimacy and creativity, such as the Zette’z from Ingo Maurer and Dear Ingo from Moooi. In smaller meeting rooms and spaces decorative pendants also give functional light to meeting tables to create a more intimate atmosphere.

“In the sky lounge, the sparkling Raimond from Moooi creates a sense of luxury business and can be seen from very far at night through the big windows. The pendants are big but still airy, so as not to block the magnificent view.

“In the lobby the big floor lamps Big Shadow from Cappelini populate the large space and help bring down to human-scale to create inviting meeting places.

“The decorative fixtures are important to create the cosy and inviting feeling that Axis wanted and is supported by the architectural lighting to enhance the space and the interior design to make the whole building inviting and functional for work requirements.”

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This project proved to be a unique one for the team to work on, as the client built its headquarters around the concept of it being a large house for its employees. This allowed them to design the space exactly as they wanted it. “In Axis, the architecture and lighting design was tailormade for them according to their wishes. This made the design process very fun and effective with a very close collaboration with the client and the interior designer,” says Englund.

“The most stand out feature is of course the light installation in the atrium. To get the opportunity to work with daylight and electric light combined in an artistic way was very fun. To suggest solutions like this is not unique but it’s not usual that the brief and design stays true through the whole process, unlike other commercial projects with budget constraints, for example.”

Upon reflection of the completed project, Englund claims to continuously be a student to her career. “You always learn something from every project. In this circumstance, I would probably have put more focus early on in the project on the control system to make it easier for the users to change their lighting in offices and meeting rooms. The control system chosen by the entrepreneur might fill our function requirement, but it doesn’t have a user-friendly interface. This just creates annoyance instead of the flexibility we were planning for.” www.lightbureau.com

Design Details Axis Headquarters, Lund, Sweden Interior Design: Landén & Krantz Lighting Design: Light Bureau Architecture: Fojab Arkitketer Lighting Specified: Acrylite LED, Artek, Artemide, Blond, Cappellini, Flos, Foscarini, Handvärk, Herman Miller, Ingo Maurer, Le Klint, Luceplan, Moooi, Örsjö, Phloc, Santa & Cole, Wästberg, Zero

Light Bureau worked closely with the client, architects and interior designers to bring the beautiful new headquarters for Axis alive. The new build gave freedom for design choices as the teams worked together to create the homely atmosphere to the workspace, which caters to more than 2,500 employees.

The large acrylic light installation in the lobby is an eye-catching and stunning addition to the daylight-filled space. The clear and pearl acrylic panels reflect daylight and electric light throughout the space, transitioning seamlessly between day and night. The installation adds that wow-factor yet maintains an airyness and simplicity the client desired in its initial brief.

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H-Hotels is a family-owned company that has been in the hospitality industry for almost 50 years, and within the group, you will find Hyperion, H2 & H4 Hotels as well as the H+ brand.

Completed in 2020, this new build 189 key hotel is extremely modern and provides visitors to the city a wide range of room choices and facilities.

Baulmann Leuchten, based in Sundern, Germany, manufactured this contemporary, custom-made chandelier from designs created by Geplan Design, an interior design practise based in Stuttgart.

Baulmann are one of only a handful

of manufacturers in Europe that still provides handmade, contract quality decorative lighting and illuminated mirrors to the international hospitality sector, and they have been doing so for well over 70 years.

An incredibly contemporary design, this imposing, yet welcoming chandelier greets you as you enter the foyer of the hotel. The chandelier sits between two floors, dropping down into the lobby behind the reception desk.

The design and construction is made-up of structural, layered rings with the outer surface wrapped in thousands of laser cut letters. The chandelier itself is finished in a satin brass and exudes a sophisticated feel to the foyer of the hotel. www.fw-lighting.com

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Curzon Street London, UK

LSE Lighting was approached to design a large-scale bespoke feature for the entrance lobby at One Curzon street London. The design brief supplied to LSE from Jo White Design stated that the feature should emulate a waving twist of light and should consume the complete area for an immersive effect. It was also requested that there be no visible fixings to add to this seamless perfection that would span up to seven metres by four meters.

Known for their skill and dexterity in manufacturing and design, LSE were ready for the challenge, as a company they are always working with new materials or the latest fabrication methods in order to continually deliver different innovative items.

LSE recognised that capturing the building warmth was key to the aesthetics of this project. With this in mind the final design consisted of 338 individual glass balls all to be suspended perfectly at unique heights, making a smooth, relaxing wave of twisting light. The balls are internally illuminated via LED with warm white temperature, the complete installation is DALI controlled. This seamless and simple installation hides a complicated, well thought-out construction process that has enabled the installation to be delivered as requested with elegant, seamless style and pinpoint accuracy. www.lselighting.com

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Hilton Hotel Alpharetta Alpharetta, USA

To welcome visitors within the entrance lobby of the Hilton Alpharetta Hotel in Atlanta, Designheure has been commissioned to create a custom sized chandelier as a sparkling focal point. The design brief was to create a light feature that captured the essence of this luxury hotel and be appreciated from numerous different points in the lobby; arriving through the entrance, along the top mezzanine and within the seating areas of this contemporary lobby.

This new addition to the Hilton Hotels and Resorts is located in the heart of the Windward Business District, offering guests not only magnificent views of the North Georgia mountains but also great access to high end restaurant and retail experiences. From Designheure’s contemporary lighting portfolio, the Fleur de Kaolin collection was explored and customised to respond to the project concept. Composed of delicate porcelain, brushed brass and their signature textile cords, this chandelier design provides an elegant first impression as you enter the hotel lobby.

Descending an impressive 28ft, the lobby has been adorned with a custom made version of the Fleur de Kaolin chandelier. As per all of the chandeliers in Designheure’s ever expanding portfolio, designers and architects are provided with the opportunity to tailor these decorative light features to suit their project ceiling heights.

For the lobby of the Hilton Alpharetta Hotel, the Fleur de Kaolin chandelier was not only increased in size, but further decorative porcelain components were included to provide even further points of light throughout the full height of the space.

For the Fleur de Kaolin lighting design collection, Designheure embarked upon a partnership with the French porcelain manufacturer Haviland. The Limoges-based establishment, which dates back to 1842, has a unique know-how and incredible expertise of creating luxury porcelain. Such qualities have been integrated into the decorative components of the Fleur de Kaolin collection, which are then delicately illuminated and poetically composed throughout all of the various products featured in the collection. From pendant lights, chandeliers to wall sconces, the essence of the Fleur de Kaolin design is adapted to suit a range of environments that desire a decorative solution.

The spirit of this design is centred on the warm, white porcelain components, as well as the graphic verticality that can be seen in brass rods, steel cables and textile cords. Suspended like a mobile, this design adapts well to large ceiling heights, such as hotel lobbies, through its cascading, vertically composed forms.

The warm glow of the 24 decorative porcelain components in the Hilton Alpharetta Hotel chandelier can be seen from afar, drawing you in through the main entrance to the lobby. To provide further texture and perspective throughout the chandelier, the components are also assembled in three different sizes, continuing a luxurious and jewel-like appearance, as well as capturing Designheure’s exquisite French touch.

Through their lighting designs, Designheure continues to introduce beauty, poetry and elegance to exceptional spaces, enabling the creation of unique lighting solutions adapted to their destined environment. In compliance with the DNA of Designheure, each collection also offers infinite possibilities of colour customisations, providing clients the opportunity to sculpt their interiors even further. www.designheure.com Images: AJJN Photography

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Two22 Minneapolis, USA

The Two22 office space is the fifth tallest building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has a central downtown location.

The building has a storied history, encapsulating years of redesigns that left the space with a mish-mash of styles and a variety of metal finishes.

Nelson Worldwide was brought on to elevate the space into the modern era and attract a workplace clientele worthy of the location.

Yellow Goat Design worked with Nelson Worldwide to create a defining lobby statement sculptural lighting design that welcomes and “wows” employees in the workplace.

First and foremost, Nelson Worldwide’s goal was to remove a set of clunky elevators that were providing issues with flow and wayfinding in the building. Once this was complete, the

team needed a large-scale light sculpture to bring attention to the staircase and to add interest and unify the elements of a large atrium.

The inspiration for the Yellow Goat Design piece was based on the architectural layout of the building as well as the various finishes found throughout.

The building itself is a square with a large central circle (the atrium). Inspired by this concept, Yellow Goat Design worked with Nelson Worldwide to create a series of metal tubed rods with strategically placed metal cutouts that reflect the building’s structure. This piece uses almost 200 lit and unlit metal tubes that are powder-coated in brass, silver, and white finishes and layered within the piece to create a dynamic presentation. yellowgoatdesign.com

Built of harmony The Secto Design lighting collection is designed by the award-winning architect Seppo Koho. The diligent handwork is carried out by highly talented craftsmen in Finland from top-quality local birch wood.

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Hotel Zoo Berlin, Germany

The unique style Terzani has established requires balancing several characteristics. Terzani is elegant and sophisticated, innovative yet original. Terzani uses the latest technology, but also incorporates fine materials traditionally hand-crafted by local artisans. Each lamp is an object/sculpture that is meant to be fully integrated into its surroundings, spreading a charming and enchanting play of light. Thus creating a constant interaction between the lamp and the space around it.

For the lobby of Hotel Zoo, Terzani supplied its Atlantis and Stream fixtures.

Stream, by Christian Lava, is an impressive presence in any room. Stream’s design exploits the physical characteristics of the materials used to envelop a room in a unique, immersive light.

Several kilometers of metal chain flow down from the undulating, nickel-plated frame. These cascading tiers project a streaking, yet tranquil, shadow throughout the room.

Atlantis’ shimmering light creates a vibrant source of energy. Its mesmerising, organic effect is created by hundreds of illuminated lengths of draped, nickel chain. Its chains appear liquid, cascading over its gloss nickel bands and falling down towards the abyss before turning back into itself. Designed Barlas Baylar, Atlantis is meticulously hand-crafted by master Italian artisans. www.terzani.com

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Hoefer Wysocki Architecture Dallas, USA

Hoefer Wysocki Architecture needed a large-scale overhead feature and lighting solution for an impressive 95ft high corporate lobby. The design team looked to award-winning, Seattle studio LightArt to customise a cluster of their signature LA2 Connected Rings. The installation at Park Central in Dallas, TX casts an even illumination across circular seating areas and reflects off of an adjacent wall feature, adding dynamic interest to a modern, white space. The result of LightArt’s research and development, LA2 technologies applies innovations in electronics, materials, and fabrication techniques to create fixtures that feature integrated, proprietary, solid-state LED systems; thin-gauge, lightweight material in more than 250 colour options; and a modular fabrication process to shorten lead time and minimise waste. LightArt’s LA2 collection combines LightArt’s handmade fabrication process and energy efficient LED illumination with 3form’s extensive colour portfolio to create a lightweight, small-scale lighting solution with a flawless glow. The collection also comes with cutting-edge dimming capabilities for ultralow dimming (0.1%) offering a breadth of lighting options in one fixture.

The LA2 Connected Rings come in six size options ranging from 6 to 16ft in diameter, along with two height options of 4-inches to 8-inches high. lightart.com Images: Hoefer Wysocki Architecture

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Task in hand Joan Elstead Designing and curating a collection that provides decorative task lighting is one of the many successful strings to Elstead’s bow. It selects metal finishes that interior designers can easily tie in with architectural elements within the rooms that they are creating so that they can still provide a layer of task lighting in the space.

The Joan range is designed by Feiss USA and is brought to the UK by Elstead Lighting.

The iconic, retro-inspired shades feature small perforations for soft glow to shine through but more importantly they help to direct light to the task in hand. The maximum wattage for these fittings is 60W and the E27 lampholder

allows the specifier to use its own choice of retrofit LED lamps that give as strong a task light as required.

The wall light can swivel into place by the bedside or table to assist with reading and the table lamp is ideal for desks or bedside cabinets. The shades are available in midnight black or matte white and are presented with a complimentary burnished brass wall bracket with swivel arm, or the simple and elegant table light stand. There is also a five-light chandelier in this collection to compliment the task lights. www.elsteadlighting.com

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Scandal Articolo

Introducing the Scandal table lamp, a charming free-standing iteration of the celebrated Scandal Collection, lauded for its refined composition of enduring style and quality.

Echoing the slender proportions of the Scandal pendant and wall sconce, in table lamp form Scandal marries a fine profile of mouth-blown glass with the collection’s signature barrel-like cuff.

The design’s compact scale and fine dual-rod support is a timeless interpretation of the iconic banker’s lamp, articulated with a sense of minimalist precision. The rounded blade of luminescent light thoughtfully conceals the light source, creating a softened effect for both task and ambient applications.

With a luxurious pairing of solid metals, hand-woven mesh and mouth-blown glass in clear fluted or snow frosted finishes, the Scandal table lamp is a striking addition to the home, hotel lobby or workplace.

The lamp is available in brass, mid bronze, satin nickel and black electroplate finishes. articololighting.com

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U. Catellani & Smith

A name that is the very essence of its substance: the new U. lamp by Catellani & Smith presents itself in its purest, most authentic form.

U. comes in four different models, two floor versions, U. F Up and U. F Flex, and two wall versions, U. W Flex and U. W. All are available with black or white finishes and with low voltage COB LED light source.

U. F Up is a floor lamp with simple, almost minimal lines. The semi-cylindrical screen that hosts the light source is covered with gold coloured leaf inside. Inside is where something magical happens: the silhouette of a dancer appears in the centre of the “U” that gives the lamp its shape and its name.

The steel silhouette is fitted with a magnet at the bottom and can be positioned anywhere

on the metal plate in the screen.

The floor lamp in the line is called U. F Flex and it too features a slightly smaller screen than that of the Up lamp. The distinguishing feature of this version is the directional brass flex and the 350° rotating screen, which enables the light to be pointed wherever it is required.

The U. W Flex wall lamp is also characterised by the flex located at the top of a rectangular base, and by the distinctive U that holds the COB LED light source, creating a bright glow.

Finally, the other wall version, the U. W, sits on a circular base and features a joint that enables the semi-cylindrical screen to rotate, designing a beam of light that diffuses on the wall. www.catellanismith.com

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Shear Bert Frank

Functional and decorative, a desk lamp can transform your home with atmospheric task lighting. Brass is the Bert Frank metal of choice, with the design team gravitating to it as a material of choice for its weight, solidity and timeless integrity, especially in the form of a well-designed table lamp.

Useful, real-life practicality, Shear was the design that started the Bert Frank story, and it began with the table lamp.

Adjustable for height, reach and angle, its arm can be tilted and extended whilst the multi-axis adjustable head maximises the designs flexibility further and can be pointed in any direction and angle to cast a warm

light wherever focused illumination is needed.

Featuring a recessed LED light source, visual glare is minimised making it the perfect work or reading companion.

An ideal choice for the changing needs and demands of a variety of tasks; Shear is the home accessory you never knew that you needed.

Luxury and versatility rarely go together, but Shear is both. Its timeless design is crafted from brass and turned metal, and a brushed finish on the inner shade produces a soft, warm glow. bertfrank.co.uk

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Inspired by a kinetic sculpture, this table lamp consists of five wooden rods of different lengths equipped with discreet adjustable metal connections. These allow both the lamp base and the illuminated area to be aligned according to individual needs. As a battery-powered device, the lamp achieves a running time of approximately eight hours at full power and a running time of up to 12 hours at medium power.

The portable table lamp is optionally available in oak, ash wood or walnut. www.adlib-light.com

Philips Mijia Gen3 Signify

The Philips Mijia desk lamp Gen3 is equipped with a hinge that allows flexible alignment of the luminaire head. A unique glare-blocking design protects users from looking directly into the light source. In addition, the brightness can be set individually and allows even large work areas to be illuminated well. In order to avoid glare, the light control also takes into account the brightness of the desk surface. www.signify.com

Line Lamp Beijing Zaohua Technology

This minimalist desk lamp discreetly integrates all control elements. The rotary button on the front end of the lamp tube allows a flexible adjustment of the light angle, while the lamp arm can rotate 360 degrees. The light can be conveniently switched on and off and is continuously dimmable at a touch of the control panel. When switching on the lamp, a memory function automatically sets the brightness to the previously selected level. The light strip with 90 LEDs illuminates a wide area. www.zaozuo.com

Philips Mijia Study Signify

The third generation of the Philips Mijia Study desk lamp was scaled down by 20% compared to its predecessor model and thus offers more space on the desk. To provide a wide lighting area, the flexible luminaire arm made of rubber rotates by 360 degrees. Using an optimised light reflection system, which filters the light reflected from surfaces and reduces indirect glare, the lamp makes printed text richer in contrast and easier to read. www.signify.com

Maintaining its iconic silhouette, the Z-Bar desk lamp was redesigned to a slimmer and more functional product solution. “Z-Bar: Gen 4” features a USB port for charging devices, improved optics and joints with greater flexibility. When not in use, the lamp head can be folded down against the body to save space. A shut-off mechanism after nine hours, as well as an occupancy sensor in the PRO version, safeguard against unnecessary power consumption. www.koncept.com

Shift E-Lite Lighting

Shift is a modular desk lamp that can be equipped with specific lighting components according to individual needs.

The flexible product concept was developed to meet the increasingly diverse requirements for desktop and workspace lighting. The construction is based on a T-shaped platform onto which different lighting modules can be plugged. This plug-in mechanism is realised by a patented magnetic connection. www.nekolighting.com

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Reclaimed Beauty UK brand Skinflint salvages vintage beauties and restores them to their former glory with updated LED fittings. The Industrial LED Lighting by Benjamin is its latest success.

Skinflint is one of Europe’s leading vintage lighting retailers with more than 10 years’ experience in salvaging vintage lighting pieces across the UK and reinvigorating them for the modern market. It is also the only vintage lighting retailer to be accredited by the UK LIA (Lighting Industry Association), ensuring that all of its lights are expertly restored to modern standards for faultless functionality.

Co-Founder Chris Miller has more than two decades of experience in the lighting industry, working with some of the top names including Isometrix Lighting and Design and iGuzzini UK, and leading architects Foster + Partners and designer Philippe Starck. He sits down with darc to discuss one of their newest reclamation projects, the 1960s

Taskmaster Flurolier pendant by British lighting brand Benjamin.

Now known as the Industrial LED Lighting by Benjamin, a large run of these pendants were rescued from the recently demolished Eggborough Power Station in Yorkshire, UK. “Sourcing and salvaging lights has taken us to intriguing locations across the world and sometimes just getting permission to access these sites can take months,” says Miller. “Once the lights arrive safely back in our Cornish workshop, the meticulous process of restoration begins. Sometimes the whole process can take many months or even years. Each product we salvage and restore is a truly unique piece, with its own individual story and character. This is celebrated by retaining

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authentic worn surfaces and the storied patina of each light, as well original manufacturer’s branding, and labels.

“We were fortunate to salvage a large run of the [Benjamin] lights from Eggborough Power Station, made all the more poignant as the station was dramatically brought to the ground early one Sunday morning this summer (August 2021) and where Yorkshire locals gathered around to witness what one called the ‘end of an era’,” he continues.

Skinflint use a range of restoration techniques including recoating, polishing and environmentally-friendly soda blasting. In some cases, including for this range of Benjamin lights, the products need a thorough clean to get rid of decades of industrial grime. “All our products are initially put through a review process to access how they will be restored, what process will need to be applied, and to establish what works will need to take place to ensure the finished product will comply to lighting standards BS EN 60598,” explains Miller.

“With this large run of Industrial LED Lighting by Benjamin, the first stage was to be fully dismantled, and all the existing electrical components discarded,” he adds.

“Second stage, each component was individually cleaned and polished, and the enamel shade cleaned and polished. The painted galleries were sympathetically restored to ensure the aged patina is preserved and any original labels and manufacturer's plaques are retained. Thirdly, each product is reassembled reusing a combination of original fixings and new components.

“Many of the lights we refurbish are products that have been in production over a long period of time. Inevitably, design and manufacturing processes will have been developed and it’s at this stage that those variations must be overcome. Our product engineers have autonomy to ensure that the fitting both retains the products’ aesthetic whilst ensuring it complies to BS EN 60598 standards.

“Finally, the product is wired. This particular light is a very versatile product, which we can wire with a with a number of options to suit our client's needs.”

All of Skinflint’s reclaimed products are fitted with brand new LEDs to replace the outdated fluorescents lamps. This increases their longevity, prevents glare and provides an even distribution of warm white light. It also ensures the new lights are suitable for international high-end residential and commercial projects and for clients who are looking for a sustainable approach to their interior design.

“At Skinflint, a vintage light is a light for life. So, as well as offering a lifetime guarantee that includes repairs, our recently launched Full Circle buy-back scheme also gives our clients the opportunity to trade-in their Skinflint lights in exchange for 50% credit towards a future purchase. Returned lights are then repaired, restored, and recertified by our experts and placed back into the market. This is our commitment to sustainability, keeping lights out of landfill and in use forever,” concludes Miller. www.skinflintdesign.com

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Milan Design Week Part 1 In the first installment of this year’s Milan Design Week coverage, darc takes a look at some of the newest product launches and showroom events, plus an in depth look at Lindsey Adelman Stuido’s latest creation for the Alcova exhibition, Paradise.

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Indulgent, restrained, punk As part of Milan Design Week, Lindsey Adelman Studio debuted its latest collection, Paradise, at the Alcova exhibition during Milan Design Week. We discover more about the inspirations and materials that form the eclectic collection.

American designer Lindsey Adelman launched her new ethereal, yet punky lighting collection, Paradise, at Salone del Mobile this year.

This new collection, which took roughly two years from concept to market, is an indulgent and spontaneous approach to design that has been meticulously crafted by Lindsey Adelman herselfherself.

The collection is characterised by using swathes of chains and handblown glass, produced by Brooklyn-based Michiko Sakano and Vetro Vero studio in Pennsylvania, pierced and illuminated to produce the unexpected clash of art. In addition to being designed as endlessly customisable, Paradise is available in an array of standard models

including small-scale pendants and sconces.

Speaking with darc Editor Sarah Cullen, Adelman explains her design inspiration for the Paradise collection: “I was interested in creating a collection that could be more flexible in its installation and embody a more spontaneous aesthetic,” she says.

“I was inspired by the spirit of nomadic wandering and exploration. For me, this is meaningful geographically speaking, but also conceptually as we can travel internally. During lockdown, it became important to continue to free up our minds and find stimulation in new ways. Travel often breaks us out of a habit. Without that, it’s our responsibility

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Electrical Components Using an innovative, labour-intensive technique, New York textile artist Taryn Urushido crochets the electrical wires invisibly through heavy handmade brass chains. LED boards were engineered by the team that direct light into the edge of the cut hole of each glass globe.

Sketches: Lindsey Adelman Images: Nigel Cox

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to do that on our own. Paradise is about seeking, trying on new perspectives, stretching, and becoming enchanted with ways that are different from our past. Paradise inspires daydreaming and traveling physically as well as mentally.”

Speaking of her design process, Adelman continues: “I sketch with the physical considerations in mind: the materials, manufacturing processes, and technology that we either have used before or that we need to explore; what new prototyping will be required to push a concept into new unknown territories,” she says. “I then collaborate with my design team as well as the artisans and technical vendors we work with to test, and we embark on the long journey to fruition together.”

Paradise uses Adelman’s go-to materials of brass and glass and comprises a selection of opaque and translucent cones, cylinders, spheres, and diamonds that hand at vertiginous angles. Polished pins pierce the glass elements adding a sense of danger. Using an innovative, labour-intensive technique, New York textile artist Taryn Urushido crochets the electrical wires invisibly through heavy handmade brass chains.

Looking at how Paradise differs from other Lindsey Adelman pieces, Paradise debuts a new electrical system that allowed the power to reach each globe without hindering the overall visuals. “The prototyping of hand-crocheting the thin electrical wire to the edge of heavy brass chain worked. This was a big point of departure to inform the rest of the collection,” explains Adelman.

“We engineered LED boards that direct light into the edge of the cut hole of each glass globe. In effect, the material itself illuminates, eliminating the need for a visible light source. I like the empty void of each glass piece. It also speaks to the concept of emptying our minds in order to accept the new,” she elaborates.

As part of the Milan Design Week installation, Paradise was debuted at Alcova, which is a platform for designers and brands investigating the future of living and marketing. Annually, Alcova brings people and institutions together, defining design culture through new works on living environments, products, systems, materials, and technologies. This year’s exhibition space took over a 19th Century cluster of buildings, covering 4000sqm of space. As part of Paradise’s appearance at Alcova, wall symbols made of stoneware

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Far Left: Lindsey Adelman by Nigel Cox. Left: Paradise Bauble sconce. Brushed brass, clear glass colorway. Image by Black & Steil.

Above: Paradise Swag sconce. Satin nickel, amber glass colorway, khaki lashing. Image by Black & Steil.

with custom bronze glaze were created specifically. They acted as a visual vocabulary capturing the pre-verbal, primitive state of communication. Using intuition, Adelman drew each sign and ascribed meanings spontaneously. These symbols formed a new alphabet for a fictitious narrative that despite aesthetically reminiscent of ancient texts, did not reference any pre-existing culture or vocabulary.

“Often language can separate us - it’s hard not to over-analyse before we express ourselves - and the essence of what we want to share is too often lost. These may be the beginning of a larger exploration in my practice - exploring this primitive state of who we are and how to represent what we really want to say in order to get closer.

“Paradise is a luxurious collection that is adaptable. A client can buy a single pendant or create an installation with 30 globes around a large space. My goal is to provide light and set a mood.” lindseyadelman.com

The Paradise collection, launched at Salone del Mobile this year, is inspired by the concept of empyting minds in order to accept the new. Inspired by lockdown, Adelman used the inability to geographically travel as a starting point for Paradise - a design that allowed her to travel through inspiration and imagination.

Milan Design Week Product Launches Vela Rakumba

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In the second iteration of its hugely successful Typography family, Rakumba, with Studio Truly Truly, launches Vela. This stand-alone lighting collection is a poetic mix of iconic design references and celestial contemplations.

For Vela, designers Joel and Kate Booy of Studio Truly Truly have reimagined the most elemental of forms, the sphere. In reference to the Vela constellation, its spherically formed luminaires reinterpret the Typography rail system as the axis of an orbital space. Distinctive discs accent sculptural arrangements of spheres, creating forms and shadows reminiscent of eclipses.

Together these elements create a play on balance, evoking an Alexander Calder-esque sculpture in space, said Studio Truly Truly. “A visual dance happens with the addition of the discs parallel to the light but perpendicular to the rail,” they said. “Together with the illuminated spheres, they can be seen to reveal the image of all the phases of the moon – from eclipse to waning crescent.” rakumba.com.au

Swan Nemo

A:Live Lasvit

Garden Geo Luz & Cerâmica

Swan is an LED wall lamp realised in matt black painted aluminium. Its seemingly simple shape hides a combination of innovation and technique. The arm fixed to the wall can be positioned on the horizontal axis of about 180 ° and, thanks to a balancing system with counterweight, on the vertical axis of 40 °. The counterweight is upholstered in leather Testa di Moro with black stitching details, the light source is adjustable, allowing to further vary the light beam. The reduction of Swan to its most essential elements accentuates the flexibility of movements and the functionality of the structure. rakumba.com.au

Lasvit presented its exhibition Perspectives at the Czech Consulate in Milan, a partially real, partially virtual event. Through a multitouchpoint experience, Lasvit introduced the kinetic installation called A:Live by Stefan Mihailovič, a member of the Lasvit design team.

Visitors were invited to discover A:Live by means of a digital walk through an architect’s dream house. The house is an imaginary former glassworks transformed into an almost surreal home and brought alive through the kinetic movement of this new design concept by Lasvit. www.lasvit.com

Light, nature and wellbeing: a trinomial that designer Maurício D'Ávila, from the Brazilian company Geo Luz & Cerâmica, has synthesised in an innovative creation: Garden is a table lamp with a mini garden that launched during Milan Design Week.

This piece, on display at the Brasil - Design in Motion exhibition, organised at the University of Milan, is inspired by the concept of biophilic design. The sustainable nature of the piece - made of ceramic and aluminium is another important focus for the designer. www.geoceramica.com.br

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Pearls Formagenda

The collaboration between the two brings us back to basics, with the use of metal as a common feature in design and a particular focus on usage. The fusion of these two key elements takes us to the essential point: the discovery of useful, modern and elegant pieces telling a timeless story. The Ahbaniko wall light is adjusted and deployed and perfects the decoration of a place. Available finishes include brushed aluminium or oxidised brass. www.pouenat.com

Halma table lamp was designed to celebrate the fusion of noble materials as well as simple and delicate geometry. Made with a structure of brass involved by clear crystal glass, this design unpredictably fuses the two materials effortlessly and originally, granting it a cohesive and deluxe look. An extremely versatile lighting fixture with an exclusive beauty and elegance. www.castrolighting.com

Insieme is an exhibition celebrating interconnectivity and the human urge to discuss and contemplate via food-for-thought products – a rejoice of collaborativeness that leaves no space for the isolated self.

Featuring works from Benjamin Hopf from Formagenda, the pendant lamp Pearls is timeless, elegant and offers countless possibilities. By combining opal glass spheres in two different sizes, various arrangements and shapes arise. www.formagenda.com

Clam Fritz Hansen Clam is an opal glass pendant by Ahm & Lund, inspired by natural seashells.

Just as an oyster hides its pearl, Clam can open and close to ‘hide’ its inner light. Mouth blown glass shades with exceptional size and balance make this design extremely special. For the design to work properly, two large mouth blown shades must match symmetrically and in terms of weight – a true challenge for even the most experienced craftsmen. The pendant is available in two sizes.

Brass hardware inside and outside the shades from another, eye-catching detail of the Clam that complement the pendant’s warm light and soft glass.

An internal diffuser creates beautiful, glare-free light for ambiance and atmosphere. A small, brass knob can be turned by hand to open and close the lower shade, adjusting light, mood, and styling. The knob design is inspired by antique gas lamps. www.fritzhansen.com

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Milan Design Week Showroom Events The Manzoni & Black Light Tom Dixon

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British design brand Tom Dixon launched new lighting products at The Manzoni restaurant as part of Milan Design Week. For the duration of Salone Del Mobile, Tom Dixon investigated Luminosity by delving deeper into how optics and light can improve spaces. Returning to the brand’s hub and restaurant, The Manzoni, a luminosity exhibition was held to showcase its latest collections. Hosting its first press preview in Milan since 2019, Tom Dixon held a presentation and tour of The Manzoni as well as the Black Light exhibition at next-door neighbour’s boutique, Valextra.

Launching as a global exclusive in Milan was the Melt chandeliers that have been fitted with new LED modules. Also on display was a new collection of Press lights.

The Black Light exhibition, in partnership with iconic Italian luxury leather goods brand, was inspired by the archives of the Milanese masters Gio Ponti, Ettore Sottsass and Achille Castiglioni. The lighting consists a striking display of 10 monumental LED light forms by Tom Dixon and Austrian brand Prolicht. The installations sat alongside Valextra’s new Chiaroscuro handbag capsule collection. www.tomdixon.net

New Collaborations and Releases Tekna Together with its Italian partner Pollice Illuminazione, Tekna presented new Tekna and Kinetura products, top sellers and some never-before-seen scoops, including Kembleford Line, Tekna Discover application and its most recent collection in collaboration with GioBagnara.

Tekna Discover allows you to virtually place full-scale 3D models in the room of your choice, by combining its fixtures with the latest AR technology.

Kinetura by Tekna creates different moods and atmospheres for our living spaces. It is a way of being - to create something extraordinary, to express your own preferences, and enjoy light to the fullest.

Tekna also proudly presented its exclusive and exciting collaboration with GioBagnara, pioneer in Italian luxury leather. Elegant, unique but above all exclusive. The collection rests on these pillars and is one-of-a-kind in its sector.

Mix and match different colour tones and stitching allows for personalissation, with each product carefully treated and assembled by hand.

The new Kembleford Line is part of the Arton Collection: eye-catching, high-end design lighting. Inspiration comes from the early 1900s and is characterised by luxury, straight lines and geometric shapes. Exclusivity is expressed in the use of a special glass, an optical illusion that reflects the feeling of individual glass rods. tekna.be

Lotus Oculus Studio Roosegaarde

New Flagship Store Occhio German lighting brand Occhio successfully launched its new flagship store on Milan’s “street of light - Corso Monforte” during this year’s Milan Design Week.

Inside its new 120sqm store, Occhio offered an interactive brand experience, showcasing its complete product range.

"With the Occhio store Milano we are taking an important step in entering the Italian market. In Milan, we are setting a clear signal for light culture and invite visitors to express their individuality through light. Our store is also to be seen as our lighting competence hub in the Southern European region," said Axel Meise, Founder and Designer of Occhio.

In addition to its new store launch, Occhio also presented its latest additions to the Mito lighting series - Edizione Lusso and Mito aura - both designed by Axel Meise and co-designed by Christoph Kügler.

Edizione Lusso is the exclusive edition of the well-known Mito luminaires series. It is created with finer materials including ascot leather, solid marble, and a new surface in black phantom.

Mito aura complements the existing Mito series with the perfect central ceiling connection. The characteristic, ring-shaped uplight and the powerful, glare-free downlight of Mito aura can be controlled separately so that unique lighting moods can be created.

As a wall luminaire, Mito aura looks like a work of art. The ratio between direct and indirect light can be changed at any time - via Occhio air or a simple gesture directly at the luminaire head. The colour temperature can also be intuitively changed via colour tune - or it can be predefined via pre-set. www.occhio.de

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Premiered at Milan Design Week at the Modern Art Gallery Milan, the living artwork Lotus Oculus was created of hundreds of light-sensitive flowers. Inspired by nature, the installation unfolds itself and creates a play of light and movement. The piece was designed by Studio Roosegaarde and commissioned by Bulgari for the exhibition ‘Metamorphosis’.

Lotus Oculus is made of smart foils, which respond to light and heat. The light-sensitive wall interacts with the viewer by unfolding its flowers, as if breathing, allowing light to shine through. With this play of light, Lotus Oculus activates the architecture of the historical Modern Art Gallery.

The specially developed material and design is inspired both by nature and the radical use of material in the history of Bulgari. Lotus Oculus also pays homage to the grandeur of the Pantheon and continues this legacy by creating an organic architecture of movement and shadows. This dynamic dialogue is what artist Daan Roosegaarde calls ‘TechnoPoetry.’

Roosegaarde describes this tangible connection between light and material as “a metamorphosis of nature and technology”.

The Lotus series started in 2010 as an ongoing research into smart surfaces. In search of a new harmony between people and the environment, Lotus Oculus is the new work of art and a pilot for a more organic type of architecture. www.studioroosegaarde.net

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In Focus

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Ghost by Arik Levy Vibia

Tell us more about your long-standing relationship with Vibia? The relationship between Vibia and myself started more than 10 years ago. Ghost is the fifth collection that we have made together, always with a dynamic of briefings and counter-briefings; taking into account that the briefings are not acts, but processes with a common thread to achieve that emotional part in the design of the product.

The second collaboration with Vibia was Wireflow; a very successful luminaire related to Ghost, but almost as an exercise in the opposite direction.

Wireflow is an ode to minimal electrical wire that has, however, a strong, almost material presence. Delving into the same concepts - although from a different formal perspective - Ghost provides this double game of a discreet object due to its appearance, but with a resounding imprint due to its giant glass formats.

In this case, it also brings something spiritual, a mysterious appearance hence the name - like an enveloping halo of light. You could say that it is warmth personified: it creates atmosphere, surrounds you and embraces you. And, at the same time, it is like a sculpture both in its tabletop and suspended versions.

What is the concept behind the Ghost?

A study in contrasts, the Ghost collection embodies both spirit and materiality, discretion and presence. A contemporary reimagining of the grand lights that once graced entryways and living areas, its sensuous form radiates a welcoming, luminous sensibility.

Ghost is the pure expression of a state of mind, of the immateriality of mouthblown glass that projects a sensuous halo in space. This sensation is enhanced with the Ghost table lamp, a visual sculpture both when the light is on or off. Its double composition creates a family of giant and generous forms whose smooth surface and texture radiate a gentle and warm light. Despite its evanescence, it becomes a kind of companion in the living environment.

How long have you been working on Ghost for?

At Vibia, every design process is an exciting journey of months or even years: conceptual models, experimentation with materials, technical tests, etc. For Ghost we made many prototypes in permanent interaction with everyone involved in development, which is our natural way of cooking ideas. In the end, we arrived at a very neutral object, which adapts to any space and generates cosy atmospheres.

The greatest wish is that within 30 years we see that desire for discretion and necessities only. There is no greater approach to sustainability than producing timeless things. And in this case, we are talking about a luminaire that, above all, is a soul dressed in matter.

Can you describe the design process?

Crafted of meticulously mouthblown opal triplex glass, Ghost’s rich, smooth material generates a warm, ambient glow. Lower diffusers in a choice of white, burgundy and amber illuminate the tulip-like shapes for mix-and-match lighting effects. If we talk about the execution, Ghost is possible thanks to the use of LED technology. It was explored with many different types of glass, and we worked with craftsmen capable of blowing pieces of an unusual size. The combination of the artisan with the technology is another duality of this lamp.

What makes Ghost different to other lighting products available on the market? True to its namesake, Ghost evokes an ethereal presence that assumes its full effect when illuminated.

A stacked silhouette of bulbous shapes is gracefully balanced, its generous form exuding a grounded, welcoming spirit.

The black band encircling its midsection enhances the life-like feel. Serving as a touch dimmer for the push version, it evokes the sensuous curves of a person's belted waist while offering wellbeing lighting atmospheres.

Describe Ghost in three words?

Immaterial, sensuous and sculptural. www.vibia.com ariklevy.fr

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