AWA
In Japanese, the word “awa” is used
to describe a bubble of air trapped
within a liquid. The design of this deli-
cate light was inspired by the notion
of soft glass that has retained its
shape after being inflated. The aim is
to give the impression of a luminous
ball of air floating gently in space
when viewed from below. Another
special characteristic of the design
is that the wood and metal parts
appear to be made of glass, as if
they were stoppers keeping the air
from escaping.
DESIGN
FUMIE SHIBATA
