Flask System

by Edward Linacre & Viktor Legin from Copper

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

The Flask system is an evolution in bespoke illumination via a highly modular set of components, a modifiable luminaire, and an efficient made-to-order process. Due to our experimental nature and luminescence obsession we experienced a spike in commissions for bespoke fittings and installations. We saw the role of feature lighting evolving towards site-specific outcomes in symbiosis with their environments. However creatively rewarding, the process needed structure, as the toll of volume bespoke projects was time heavy and costly. In response, we developed a comprehensive system of components and parts, a glass luminaire extensively customizable in color, size and shape, and manufacturing partnerships that ensured an efficient and cost effective made-to-order process. The system allows near limitless possibilities of architectural illumination. We created more than a product, but a process that enables controlled bespoke outcomes and client collaboration, whilst challenging industrialised production and supporting the resurgence of localised manufacturing in Australia.

PROJECT SPECS:

A Collaborative process with our local Scientific Glass blower allows the Glass Flasks to be customisable in numerous shapes and sizes, and over 47 colours and glass materials. Our system of adaptable components, coupled with our in house fabrication of metal, timber, and internal LED parts/technology, allows the Flasks system near limitless freedom and scaling of suspended arrangements, and includes wall, ceiling, floor/ table applications, and unexplored architectural territory.

WEB: https://www.copperdesign.com.au/

IG: @copper_id

ORIGIN: Australia

Arpeggio

by Christopher Martin

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Borrowing its name from musical notation, Arpeggio seeks to create rhythmic interest through a sequence of formal shifts. A thin line composes six individual steel folds that when viewed from the front strike a single chord. Moving to either side emphasizes the edges and reveals an underlying arrangement, where soft curves and warm wood tones, tune the original composition. Light serves as an accompanying voice to influence the overall character. Leveraging a four position switch provides light the opportunity to accent material and formal symmetries, highlight the overall structure, or unfurl onto its surroundings. Arpeggio’s interplay of elements and its innumerable configurations, culminates in a design that compels the user to explore, experiment, and compose. The use of highly recycled steel and brass, as well as the renewable bamboo veneer, ensures that the visual impact of the lamp is not overshadowed by its ecological one.

PROJECT SPECS:

Overall Dimensions: 7.5"x 6" x 99" with a 14" x 1.5" diameter steel base. The body is comprised of six folded hot rolled steel sheets lined with bamboo veneer. 7⁄8" and 1⁄4" diameter brass tube house the wiring for Six LED fixtures. A 4" frosted glass globe surrounds each LED light. A four position switch with capacitive touch control allows the LED lights to be wired into two groups of three, alternating with the structure.

WEB: www.52lamps.com

IG: @52_lamps

ORIGIN: Seattle, Washington, USA

Tilt

by Ed Heritage

CONCEPT STATEMENT:

Tilt isn’t a lamp with a switch, no... Tilt is the switch. Tilt combines form and function into a simple, playful and functional lamp. Tilts philosophy stems from the Japanese term Ikigai (a reason for being), it teaches us that every moment of life has value. Seeing as most of life is mundane design can seek to make the mundane interesting. Tilt takes the thoughtless action of turning on a light into an engaging, unique and playful action that gives its users a little extra Ikigai. Tilt exploits the possibilities lighting has for interaction using simple electronics, a tilt switch transforms an otherwise static object into something with a unique and exciting energy.

PROJECT SPECS:

W100mm x L215mm x H195mm 6mm Birch Plywood body made using a CNC machine then glued and painted/treated. Frosted glass sphere with threaded G6 opening. (mass produced component) 12v power supply - ball bearing tilt switch - G4 socket - G4 LED PLA 3d printed internals. Ceramic and steel counter weight (counter weight is used internally to offset the weight of the glass).

WEB: https://www.ed-heritage.com/

IG: @ed_heritage

ORIGIN: Leigh-on-sea, UK