Architectural Product and Material AdvancesSculptural lighting is functional art that is both attention-grabbing and room-brightening—and it is increasingly being incorporated into commercial and residential spaces to add a finishing touch or focal point. Many designers see sculptural light as a time to play with opposing materials—like bamboo and brass or blown glass and rough cargo belts. This issue of AP ProductWire profiles a few sculptural luminaires that capture the variation in what artists are using to create these pieces. From delicate bone china to artificial flowers, the materials making the latest in sculptural lighting create full and distinct experiences that can bring a new life to an interior.
New & Noteworthy
Bamboo & Brass Chandelier
Modern, mobile, and highly customizable, this chandelier features four glowing bamboo polyhedrons. Constantin 4 is handmade to suit its space and can be designed in many vertical and horizontal configurations.
Colorful Cast Glass
Inspired by the desert landscape, Dune is an interplay in color, texture, and contrast. Designers Enrica Cavarzan and Marco Zavagno used the Incalmo technique with Dune, a process that was first practiced in the Islamic world in the Middle Ages.
Bone China Ginkgo Biloba Tree
Composed of 1,120 handcrafted porcelain leaves, Ginkgo Bespoke was inspired by the ancient Ginkgo biloba tree, a thriving symbol of vitality and longevity. Like a living plant, the fixture’s natural, dynamic energy is intended to calm and revitalize the architectural environment.
Flowers & Muranese Glass Pipes
Flower Power Magnolia Fuxia is a bold and romantic statement chandelier that creates a strong focal point for any hotel or restaurant. The fixture is outfitted with synthetic fuchsia or pinkcream magnolias and glass Muranese pipes that are transparent or a glossy gold.
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New Evolve Cubicles
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Curved Panels Make ‘Out of the Box’ Thinking Reality
When the University of Tampa decided to increase its presence in cybersecurity and entrepreneurship education internationally, they set a new bar for learning facilities. The 213,000 square foot, 8-story building, monikered ‘Maureen A. Daly Innovation and Collaboration Building,’ melds Aluratone acoustical panels, Curvalon curved panels, and Flat Veneer panels into a complex common space encouraging its students to think outside the box.
New Design Possibilities with Neutral-reflective Aesthetic
New Solarban R77 glass by Vitro Architectural Glass reveals new design possibilities with its neutral-reflective aesthetic. Thanks to its balanced, reflective quality, Solarban R77 glass is ideal for realizing façade and curtainwall designs intended to capture the visual character of the sky and ambient environment. On the building exterior, Solarban R77 glass offers a silver-blue transmitted color, and on the interior, it provides clear exterior views and natural, neutral daylighting. Its low interior reflectance means Solarban R77 glass offers crisp, lively views of the outdoors.
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