°XXXL(amp)
Perhaps symptomatic of an architect’s mindset, the lamps and objects are becoming
increasingly ‘space defining’. The xxxl(amp) is essentially a flattened dome, inspired by
the shape of a Chinese lantern. The twelve-segment construction makes the connection
with the lantern, but a pumpkin is perhaps the first association that comes to mind, while
the suspension system recalls an upside-down hot-air balloon. If the ceiling is high, but
not overly high, the lamp can be hung at about 1.50m. As befits any impressive space,
you’ll want to enter with a slight bow. Once seated at the dining or conference table, you’ll
still retain a sense of the surroundings beyond the boundary. Hanging a half or a quarter
xxxl(amp) in a mirrored room creates an impression of spacious rooms full of giant
lanterns.
Design by Bart Lens
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