The IN-EI ISSEY MIYAKE
collection
by
Artemide
is
a series of table and floor
pendant lamps.
Their shadows are created
using mathematical principles,
and are casted in two or three
dimensions,
intersected
by
subtle and beautiful luminous
nuances.
The inimitable folds, which
determine the plastic forms
and the solidity of the lamps,
are made with a proprietary
technology created by Issey
Miyake.
Thanks to the recycled materials
from which they are made,
with a luminous transparency
superior to that of paper,
these lamps maintain their
shape without the need of any
internal structure: the folding
process creates statuesque
shapes that are solid enough to
be reshaped without problems.
When not in use, they can be
stored folded.
The
metallic
versions
of
Gople are a perfect example
of how Artemide's research
into materials, finishes and
processes is strongly oriented
towards sustainable solutions.
In the design choice, the
environmental impact is a key
factor that has primacy on the
final aesthetic result. In this
case, the silver, bronze, copper
and sapphire blue finishes are
made with an innovative and
sustainable process of vacuum
metal deposition. From an
environmental
standpoint,
“sputtering” is one of the
cleanest coating technologies:
→ It only uses metals that are
not harmful to health
→
It
completely
abates
emissions, particularly those
resulting from sulphuric acid
and cyanide that are normally
produced by galvanic processes
The next stage of protective
painting transparent, aimed at
ensure long life to the aesthetic
quality of the finish, employs
a solid paint with at most 5%
of solvents (compared to a
traditional one 75%). The waste
generated by the process are
very limited.
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