Contract Magazine - October 2018 - 54

DESIGN ERS SELECT

Bright Ideas

Designers share the lighting options they're currently loving
Jorge Colón, AIA, LEED EP

Director of Interior
Architecture & Design
CO Architects
Los Angeles

Brendan Ravenhill: Grain Drum

LightArt: Echo

Stickbulb: Bough

brendanravenhill.com

lightart.com

stickbulb.com

"The Grain Drum captures this small, LA-based
studio's emphasis on craft. The product is light,
elegant, and sturdy. Close inspection reveals
evidence of the high level of care in fabrication
and assembly, making the drum a strong option
for designers who focus on expressing material
and texture."

"The Echo demonstrates an industry-wide concern for acoustical
performance in large, open work spaces. Although made of planar
acoustical blades, the lighting product is sculptural and voluminous.
It can read as a textural field within an enclosed room or as point of
emphasis in larger open areas."

"This series of products offers designers a wide
range of slim, wood-beam configurations using
reclaimed and sustainably sourced wood. Ranging
from quiet and elegant arrangements, to bold and
dynamic compositions, this product is incredibly
versatile and socially responsible."

Rubn Lighting: Long John

Alex Allen Studio: Chord Light

Andrew Neyer: Astro Mobile Light

rubn.com

alexallenstudio.com

andrewneyer.com

Design Director
IA Interior Architects
Austin, Texas

"I've been smitten with this fixture ever since I saw it at Vetekatten in
Stockholm, illuminating their fabulous selection of traditional Swedish
cakes and pastries. Leather straps and buckles suspend this
adjustable track-head fixture from the ceiling. My favorite color
combo is the walnut, brass, and saddle leather. Can I get an amen?!"

"Statement necklace, statement purse, or just a
plain old statement piece. This fixture gets you into
the room, purse first! It hints of an oversized clutch
or the giant hula-hoop bag from Chanel's Spring
2013 collection. This simple and elegant fixture has
a slim, clean geometric form that is a nice break
from all the linear lighting we see these days."

"I've been a big fan of Andrew's work since I met him
at ICFF about four years ago. I love that his pieces
are big gestures in groupings or can stand alone
and ground a room. I also love the sense of play
with materiality, scale, and form he uses in his work."

Rebecca Swanner

Cerchio Lighting: Intrigo

Luceplan: Silenzio

Innermost: YoyWall

cerichiolighting.com

luceplan.com

innermost.net

Manuel Navarro, IIDA, NCIDQ

Associate, Architect
HLW
Los Angeles

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"Measuring just under 22 inches high in the smallest
size, this fixture packs a big punch without hanging
too far down into the room. Ideal for spaces with
limited ceiling height, Intrigo is a fresh take on the
classic globe light. The composition is playful and
sculptural, but the no-nonsense black finish keeps
the look clean and grounded."

"This stealth fixture actually delivers much more
than meets the eye (or ear?!). In addition to elegant
lighting, Silenzio can improve the acoustic qualities
of a room. Kvadrat fabric wraps the acoustic core,
providing subtle but exquisite texture."

"This fixture relies on the illumination itself to create the shape. This
incredibly clever light makes me smile every time I see it, is a definite
conversation piece, and reminds us not to take things too seriously.
The idea is so simple, yet so effective-what good design aims for.
And, it's fun!"

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OCTOBER 2018

http://www.brendanravenhill.com http://www.lightart.com http://www.stickbulb.com http://www.rubn.com http://www.alexallenstudio.com http://www.andrewneyer.com http://www.cerchiolighting.com http://www.luceplan.com http://www.innermost.net http://www.contractdesign.com

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