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Darkness envelops, the land is in silence, their creator is resting in his horizon. At daybreak, arisen from the horizon, shining as the disk in day, you remove the darkness, you grant your rays, and the two lands are in festival Great Aten Hymn. This product has been inspired from the Pharaonic symbol of balance, strength and reincarnation Djed. The Djed was raised on the coldest, darkest nights of the year as a reminder of to reconnect to the light of righteoussness.
Sen is a portable lamp that can be displayed and touched like an art object, adding the pleasure of looking to its function as a lighting fixture. sen is composed of two types of linear parts and a fixed ring. By wrapping the central glass bulb with the smaller wire part and the larger part, the sense of depth of light and shadow leaking from the parts is emphasized. The color gradation created by the special method changes depending on the viewing angle and brightness. Since it is cordless and portable, it can be used as a bedside or table lamp, and can also be used outdoors.
A lamp made of bent natural ash wood. Its shape seems to be a simple wooden bow, but it conceals an LED light rail that only becomes visible when the integrated touch switch is pressed. Thanks to an equally invisible magnet, it adheres beautifully to any iron surface or dedicated support, but can also, according to the modular principle, be transformed into a multi-part floor or pendant luminaire.
Tara is a portable multi-functional lamp designed for indoor and outdoor use. The rechargeable lamp can be placed on a table or hung from a suitable spot, and it is charged on a wireless charger. Three buttons control power, brightness and the wings. Pressing the wing button spreads two wings that hold LED strips, increasing the light level for activities such as reading. The main frame is made of translucent acrylic with an optical grain for even illumination. The controls are kept simple so that all age groups can use the lamp.
Lightwist is a dynamic floor lamp with a new-type kinetic geometry structure which is composed of 88 paper Tetrahedrons. When it turns light on, it will gradually twist itself and change the entire shape and looks like an alive creature breathing. Along with the bionic movement of Lightwist and the warm lighting, it could provide a distinctive atmosphere for users and bring a charming experience of lighting. Lightwist is built by a solid research on the knowledge of transformable structures and geometry. Making the good use on the rule and knowledge of Kaleidocycle and kinetic structures.
The Intelligent Eggshell Lamp is a porcelain nightlight that combines hand-made eggshell porcelain with voice control. The shade is formed through more than forty working procedures, repeated fettling and carving, and three firings, giving a wall thickness within 1 mm. Carved points, lines and surfaces glow like a night sky when the lamp is lit. The tapered housing is curved to sit in the hand and resists tipping. The light is switched on and off by voice, so the hands stay free. The design aims to revive a traditional folk craft.
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Iris is a small table lamp that provides indirect lighting. The lighting system allows control of the light intensity and regulation of the light beam directed upwards. A diaphragm mechanism lets the user adjust the upper beam by hand. A simple form was chosen so that the diaphragm remains the main feature. The metal parts are made of carbon steel and stainless steel, shaped by laser cutting and turning. The dome is made of ABS plastic by three-dimensional printing and can be undocked to change the bulb.
Kalky Ragged is a pendant lamp with a shade made from tracing paper. The shade is produced with a self-developed technology that combines manual dyeing, impregnation, sewing and riveting. The openwork structure of the shade is highly flexible, so the shade can be inverted to obtain a completely different lamp form. Reversing requires only repositioning the mounting of the light source holder and takes about ten seconds. The hand-torn edges of the shade components contrast with the straight cut. The lamp measures 60 by 60 by 30 centimeters without the cable.
Yizheng Comprehensive Gymnasium is a lighting design for a public sports facility. The facade of the main building is made of tens of thousands of carmine ceramic rods, fixed with an original construction method developed through repeated full scale tests. The lighting follows the concept of a city gift box and presents the gymnasium as a crystal box that glows from inside to outside at night. Light with a warm color temperature is used on the main building for a soft appearance. Brick lamps at the base of the pillars guide visitors and reduce glare.
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The light fixture is suitable for main or additional (local) lighting. It is easy to manufacture and maintain because it is made from only one piece. The material can be metal, plexiglass, etc. Combining The variety of materials allows a wide range of colors to suit and complement the interior. It is designed to allow the user to easily and quickly replace the lampshade with a different color, material, or decorative element. This will allow you to change the atmosphere in the room itself, as from a complementary element it can become an accent of the room.
Acorn is a lighting system of sustainable lamps that takes advantage of daylight. Each shade is covered with a mirror on its back side. During the day the mirrors catch sun rays and reflect them deeper into the room, enhancing the amount of daylight inside the space in a natural way. During the night they can reflect a single ceiling-mounted light source and amplify its strength for another sustainable approach or function as regular lamps. The system consists of wall-mounted, ceiling, freestanding, and table-top lamps. Each can be modified by combining the different shapes of shades.
PlouNuvol is an interactive light installation shaped as a large inflatable cloud. Visitors enter the cloud and take part in a light and sound show. A conductor teaches a simple choreography that turns the body into a percussion instrument. The sounds recall the phases of rain and trigger light effects inside the cloud. Artificial fog and ten tons of salt on the floor reflect the colors of the walls. The outer skin is made of flame retardant polyester with a PVC coating, so the show is also visible from outside.
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