by Shane Henson — April 22, 2013—Artemide, a manufacturer of contemporary decorative and architectural lighting for a wide range of applications, recently brought to market works designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, Ross Lovegrove, Jean Nouvel, and other notable designers.
According to the company, the collection represents an extensive line of energy-efficient luminaires that includes table lamps, floor lamps, and down-lights perfect for both high-end professional and residential spaces.
Empatia, designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, was born at the nexus between the great tradition of glass-blowing and modern light-emitting diode (LED) technology. When the special suppleness of Venetian glass is achieved, one is reportedly able to work on the balance between surface and light; between subtle densities and transparencies.
Florensis, designed by Ross Lovegrove, was obtained through a highly innovative process, says Artemide. The head of this lamp serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose, and its floral design diffuses indirect LED light and interacts with air to promote heat dissipation. The Florensis comes in both floor and wall versions.
Null Vector, designed by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, was fashioned to embody the full synthesis of both optical and mechanical performance. The optical vega 98 aluminum body, characterized by a very high-reflective coefficient, is both a structural component and an optical feature for light emission control.
Objective, designed by Jean Nouvel, is a small table lamp created to address man’s relation with personal space. The elementary shape is broken up into three perfectly geometrical volumes that engage spatial perception on three levels, which are separated by the means of two LED light sources. The first level provides indirect ceiling light via a smart optical unit. Level two is more operational, using an optical unit with 360-degree rotation on the horizontal axis to direct light towards different parts of the working top. Level three gives off indirect light emission, which can be adjusted as needed, says Artemide.
