Shedding New Light on Soft Architecture

APERTURE

 A crevice or rupture may be perceived as a severe imperfection in need of repair, as jagged edges and unpredictable angles often suggest sudden and undesirable friction.  Flos's 'Wall Rupture' may be the antidote for this notion.  Designer, Thierry Dreyfus instead highlights the "break" with LED lighting luring your attention and drawing you in.

 above | photography by Riaad Algarei

above | Flos "Wall Rupture' commercial installation | Designer: Thierry Dreyfus | Light Source: LED 

above | Flos "Wall Rupture' | Designer: Thierry Dreyfus | Light Source: LED 

above left | Glas Italia 'Trim' Tables

INTERTWINED

In order for living and even non-living things to be effective they must relate to one another and connect.  Ron Gilad has hit the mark with his demonstration of connecting and interrelated elements.  The 'Wall Piercings' from Flos illustrate the interaction and dynamic relationship between architecture, lighting and the latest LED technology.  With individual rings interlacing, these simple forms take on a whole new life.

above | Photomicrography by William Mark

above | Flos 'Wall Piercings' | Designer: Ron Gilad | Light Source: LED

top | Kartell 'Masters' Chair

middle | Living Divani 'Bolle' Table

bottom | Paola Lenti 'Spun' Rug

A SPROUTED CEILING

As a young boy, Marcel Wanders would stare at the ornamental molding on his bedroom ceiling and conjure up ways of creating a magical reality that may only live in dreams.  That magical reality came to fruition cleverly disguised as a lighting concept in collaboration with Flos.  The 'Skygarden' is available as an integrated recessed fixture or a bold suspension lamp.

above | Flos 'Skygarden' Recessed | Designer: Marcel Wanders | Light Source: Halogen

    top | Flos 'Skygarden' Pendant | Designer: Marcel Wanders | Light Source: Halogen

   bottom left | Moroso 'Fergana' Tables

  bottom right | Moroso 'Hello Lovely' Mirror

SOLAR LED ECLIPSE

A solar eclipse is a beautiful and rare occasion, yet it is not advisable to fixate your stare.  The carefully designed   'G-O' from Flos will delicately light your path without distracting your attention or burning your retinas. Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. 

above | Flos 'G-O' | Designer: Jorge Herrera | Light Source: LED

 

second from top | Living Divani 'Tube' Table

 bottom | Glas Italia 'Round' Tables

                                      

MOONSHINE

The moon is magnetic; a loyal nightly backdrop for our multi-faceted lifestyles and relationships. Flos has struck a cord by introducing the USO Cove.  The soft inset glow of the Cove, applicable to the wall or ceiling, will leave you moonstruck.

above | 'Moonwalk' filmed by Bryan Smith

 Earth's moon can be generously shared by all, but wouldn't you love to have one all to yourself?

 above | 'Private Moon' by Leonid Tishkov and Boris Bendikov

above | Flos USO Cove | Designer: Flos | Light Source: LED

above | Flos USO Cove - commercial application | Designer: Flos | Light Source: LED

above | Flos USO Cove 

above left | Paola Lenti 'Zoe' Rug

above right | Paola Lenti 'Shell' Pouf

ILLUMINATE

With ingenuity, quality materials and low environmental impact Flos has introduced a brand-new approach to lighting our environments.  Flos's soft architecture demonstrates the powerful relationships between innovative technology and architecture with extraordinary possibilities.  Take the plunge and light up your world.  The future is bright.

above | 'Alternative Landscapes' photography series by Benoit Paille

By Nicolyn Alarcon