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Nantong Window Cultural Center

Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd Cultural Center Lighting Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Nantong Window

Nantong Window is an architectural lighting design for a cultural complex with a library, a cultural centre and archives. The lighting follows the building concept of birds and sea. Linear luminaires are placed inside the folded perforated aluminium curtain wall, so the light passes through the feather-like openings. Underground lamps with a colour temperature of 3000K illuminate the orange inner wall and ceiling. Luminaire positions and angles are calculated so that no lamp surface is visible from inside or outside. A DMX512 control system allows dynamic change of the facade.

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Three Tree Art Installation

Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan Art Installation Lighting Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Three Tree

Three Tree is a temporary art installation developed for the art event in Taipei. The art installation employs digital technology and bamboo dowels, which is the traditional Asian crafting material. Three Tree coheres the NTNU museum neighborhood rich cultural and ecological background and welcomes visitors to discover exciting cultural exchange.

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X897 Pl1 Lighting

Maurice Taylor Lighting Lighting Monday, 27 July 2026

X897 Pl1

X897 PL1 is a limited-edition pendant light for interior spaces. The design is inspired by the cherry blossom. The pendant is made of laser-cut, bent and powder-coated aluminum layers that wrap around the light bulb like petals and direct glare-free light downward. A removable light filter tints the layers with a subtle color, while the light below remains uncolored. The pendant measures 200 mm in width, 200 mm in depth and 300 mm in height. Each light is paired with a numbered digital certificate held on a blockchain.

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Amulet Lighting

Alexey Danilin Lighting Lighting Sunday, 26 July 2026

Amulet

Amulet is a family of lighting fixtures designed for residential and public interiors. Amulet combines mouth-blown glass with acrylic, metal and LED elements. Handcrafted decorative glass is paired with modern LED technology, linking traditional glassmaking with contemporary production. The open rings are available in diameters of 525, 740 and 885 millimetres and can serve as the main source of illumination or be grouped into compositions. A table lamp of 450 millimetres in height suits cafes, restaurants and lobbies. Wiring and fixings are hidden to keep the exterior form uninterrupted.

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Imilab Eye Protection Lamp

Kaining Li Eye Protection Lamp Lighting Saturday, 25 July 2026

Imilab

Imilab is a smart desk lamp designed for home use and eye comfort. The lamp has a minimalist geometric form and a side-emitting light mode that prevents direct glare. No blue light or visible flicker is produced during operation. Brightness is adjusted automatically according to the surrounding light, and control is also possible by voice or through a mobile application. A built-in camera with a microphone allows children and parents to talk over a distance, and a physical shield covers the camera to protect privacy.

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Lens Lighting

Iván Soriano Martínez Lighting Lighting Friday, 24 July 2026

Lens

Lens is a minimal pendant light designed for professional lighting projects. The body is made of aluminium, turned on a lathe in two pieces that are joined together. A COB LED with a 35 degree lens and a triac dimmable driver give high light output with a colour rendering index above 90. Colour temperatures of 2700K, 3000K and 4000K are offered. The 3 millimetre wire allows a suspension distance of up to 3 metres. Recessed and surface installation are both possible. Finishes are black, white or a custom colour.

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