karl zahn: phrena for artecnica

karl zahn: phrena for artecnica


'phrena' is the result of karl zahn's first collaboration with artecnica
image courtesy of artecnica


in his first collaboration for artecnica, american design karl zahn has designed
an organic pendant lamp, 'phrena'.

upon manipulation the flat light fixture transforms into a 3D structure. the lamp is created
from the 'simplicity of opening a book, the pages of this light working together to creat symmetry.'
made from Tyvek® the lamp creates a glow and warmth in the environment in which it is hung. - KZ


made from Tyvek®, the light gives off a warm glow
image courtesy of artecnica



image courtesy of artecnica
andrea db
08.13.09  
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