ross lovegrove: sun tunnel for velux

ross lovegrove: sun tunnel for velux


'VELUX sun tunnel'
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'VELUX sun tunnel' by ross lovegrove created in partnership with velux group integrates
round organic forms taken from nature into a new solar lamp. designed for spaces where
installation of windows is not possible and where electrical light would normally be the only
other option, the lamp captures sun rays and returns them with a beautiful light reflectance
in the room. meanwhile, the diffuser allows for the adjustment of the light direction.


detail view of diffused light source
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'VELUX sun tunnel' consists of a roof integrated with a flush frame, super reflective coating
and telescopic tunnels made by MIRO-SILVER®. the lamp also provides more than 98%
internal reflection rate.


'VELUX sun tunnel' exhibited during milan design week 2010
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not just an 'add on' product, the new solar lamp puts emphasis on the fusion between
aesthetics and functionality. in the process of creation, lovegrove wanted to realize a
product that created a 'moment of enlightenment' for users.

'VELUX sun tunnel' was on presentation at zona tortona during milan design week 2010.


metal framed entrance at the velux exhibition space
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ross lovegrove
portrait © designboom


natural light is fed through tunnel source

fiona db
04.28.10  
3
nice product, not so nice presentation in Milan - who came up with that flower?
Kim   04.28.10
how it would work when the sun on the other side of building?)
blog.vladimirantonov.ru   04.28.10
Kim, it's a sunflower!
J   04.29.10

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