christian vivanco: beam table lamp

'beam table lamp' by christian vivanco
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christian vivanco has sent us images of his latest project, a small table lamp that combines scrap solid pine
with a highly saturated sheet of thermoformed mma. entitled 'beam', the object looks to frame the intrinsic characteristics
of the contrasting materials it uses, respecting the basic physical and inherent qualities of each one. 



side view
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designer christian vivanco says,
'this project came along accidentally after having constant contact with a series of lumberyards in town.
there I got the chance to realize how beautiful wood can be against an urban background, planks and beams stacked
one above the other, some of them rough and other refined.'



3/4 view
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compact and tactile, the lamp cohesively merges the visibly heavy with the visibly light to create an object of alternating
surfaces and profiles. based on a simple grid system, the design features gently rounded edges that comfortably sit within
the user's hand, emphasizing the smooth materiality, scale and mobility of the piece. intentionally disproportionate screws
add an industrial and playful expression to the humble and simplistic form, composed of only four intermediaries.



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two components make up the small table lamp
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color variations
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concept sketches
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technical drawing
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diagram
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scrap pieces of wood
image © allison turrell



lumber yard
image © jesse wagstaff