We always want to live in green environment and care about the nature. With all the mood about being green and save energy we are looking for concepts that will satisfy our needs, not only as a environmently friendly, but also nice looking and well designed. That’s what a creative idea from a German design studio – dua collection – turns out to be. Having light in a vase full of water and plants. Transparent glass is covering tha bulb, making it impossible to find out how they have put a light in there. If you look careful you will easily recognize the visual illusion, created by water and plants. Of course, you can always use some painted water to create even more
A cocoon is a shell, which larvae of varies insects, particularly caterpillars, are building for their metamorphosis. The caterpillars use for this a liquid which is pressed out from their spinneret and hardens in the air quickly.
The conceptual idea comes from this parallel to the PolyJet technology, at which a liquid photopolymer is applied out of nozzles and hardens through UV-light.
The adaption of the construction and the clean design of a cocoon lead to the emergence of the inner element. Its geometry is formed by spun threads, which wind protectingly around the light source.
The design is amazing and the product is a real state-of-the-art piece. It is creating some out of this world atmosphere and makes you feel different. You can hardly combine this lamp with some of your other interior, but you can still use it as an accent. If you are brave enough to experiment with new and modern style than you can easily adopt it to your preferences. This product is designed and produced by a German design studio called Voxel Studio , you can check their website for some more creative ideas, not only in lighting, but for all type of products. Technology that they are using is with 3D polyjet matrix printer – you can find more info about that on the web.
When you think about the interior of a café, bar or restaurant, you are always remembering the atmosphere and the mood that is created there. If you feel comfortable, calmed and relaxed than you will probably visit it again. Some other main factors as the service and meals served are also affecting our judgement, but if you are amazed by the environment or the view you will love to stay there having chat or drinking beer. And what is a good interior without a spectacular lighting, taking your breath away and creating inspirational atmosphere. Such place to remember is the Atlantique Café in Milano, Italy. Even though this project was made in the 1995 it is a state-of-the-art by that time – using fibro optic for lighting and combining such a modern technology and innovative design with the concept of having a popular and well-known café.
The big fibro-optical chandelier is made of thousands of fibres with lights, changing its colour by a program device and drawing a phenomenal pictures of light. This lighting fixture is attracting all the attention to the bar where you can see all the offered drinks and cocktails. Moreover – sitting at the bar makes you feel special and eye-catching. The owners of the café-bar were tempted by the idea of creating such a modern design that it leads you one step further in the future.
The rest of the lighting is also very creative – big yellow weird shaped lamps with curved forms. They are like aliens guarding the tables. There are some cosmic flowers attached to the walls as you are venturing on a distant planet. And if you are not already convinced that you are in a galaxy far far away…than you are living in the past and should not dare to enter such a trendy bars.
The only negative emotion that I can sense is the coldness of this place, it is not cosy. It is a futuristic interior with all the techno style and mechanical gadgets and will be appreciated mainly by techno and forward-looking fans.
Today the design of this café is changed and is no longer with the same concept.
Sometimes, when I check around the internet for the news and trends in lighting design and innovations it happens to come across some really interesting and good stuff. Of course, I have a lot of different sources to gain information about the lighting community and to stick to the popular and modern concepts, but today I have accidentally found one amazing Italian design studio with a great portfolio. It is called Vanin Giancarlo and is situated in Treviso, Italy. The studio is not creating only lighting design, but everything that needs imagination and creativity.
The story tells that the main designer of the studio – Vincenzo was working in the UK for some time before returning to Italy and starting his own projects. Anyway, the result is fantastic and it is a sure pleasure to work with such a talented guy and have some of his artworks to decorate your home. I don’t know how much does it cost to order some of these state-of-the-art products, but I’m pretty sure they are worth the price.
The Arabesque collection is a wonderful combination of crystals and chrome plated metal. The lines and forms are curvy and are styled with extravagance in mind. Luxury looking lighting fixtures are adding a touch of class and style to every interior and putting an accent to the wealth of the home owner, who can afford such chandeliers and decorations. I have noticed that the collection has all types of lighting – wall lights, chandeliers, pendants, etc. In my opinion, these lighting fixtures are not only giving light, but they are pieces of art, so when you enter the room you will be really impressed and the atmosphere that they create will be more than just a well lit space.
If you have the chance to get one of these, please let me know what is the feeling of using art for lighting. You can check their catalogue here: Vanin Giancarlo Studio
