T
ell me about Fractal. What was your inspiration
and why did you choose this style?
Apart from the fact that the fractal occurs almost
everywhere in nature, be it in the branching, the root system
of a tree or the structure of the leaves, it can also be found
in its basic features in many historical crystal chandeliers.
A constructive structure that branches out ever more finely.
Just in the top view on the chandeliers one finds structures
that branch out like snow crystals. They all have one thing
in common, they are distributed to a volume. Also the
distribution of light is about creating a volume. Seen in this
way, fractal is a new interpretation of a proven principle.
A structural scattering of light.
How did you feel when you saw your finished light?
Great, I’m very pleased. You immediately recognize the
modular design, which is not at all reduced to just a few
combinations. You can also use it to create elongated
snakes and even much larger light clouds, for example for a
very high staircase or a long corridor.
What do you appreciate the most when working
with glass?
Glass is certainly one of the most sustainable and
impressive materials in all its aggregates. It is like a
snapshot when glass solidifies. It is like a permanently
frozen state, because on our planet it is simply too cold
for liquid glass. Glass is not clumsy. It can be smooth, fine
and delicate, it plays with light, directs it, splits it into its
spectrum and reflects it. Glass is both refined and poetic.
I have great respect for people who work with glass. It takes
a lot of experience to handle it with confidence. In design
and production it is important not to work against the
material but always with the material.
What role do you believe lighting plays in a space’s
interior design?
Light is often underestimated. Mostly something that is
only thought of later. There is nothing that can change a
room more than light.
What is your design process?
For me design is the search for alternatives and an
attitude towards life. Design is the identity of things.
It should be surprising and clever, full of esprit finesse
intelligence and charm.
Can you tell me about your experience working with
Preciosa Lighting?
I am very fascinated by the way Preciosa experiments with
light and glass. You can see how the company is aware
of its historical roots but at the same time very visionary
about the future. Preciosa’s installations are especially
breathtaking. Computer generated interactions create new
experiences between humans and light.
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“I have great respect for people
who work with glass.
It takes a lot of experience
to handle it with confidence.”