°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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