'cardellino' lamp



italian su.d. collective are the creators of 'cardellino', a lamp which captures the neopolitan
character through its form and concept. major cities like paris and rome encapsulate their
identity through physical landmarks such as the eiffel tower or the colosseum. naples, according
to su.d collective, is a captured by the intangible. in fact, the design takes its cue from 'aria di napoli',
a tongue and cheek souvenir project which attempts to trap neopolitan air from various regions
known for their high doses of exhaust gas. this souvenir of naples air serves as life-saver for the
offsite neapolitan in case of acute nostalgia. in the same way, cardellino 'puts into a cage' another immaterial element: light.














su.d collective