clip: a fiber cement outdoor light by rainer mutsch

clip: a fiber cement outdoor light by rainer mutsch
all images courtesy of rainer mutsch

based on the idea of applying architectural materials to lighting pieces, austrian designer rainer mutsch presents the ‘clip’ outdoor light for manufacturer molto luce. the shades are constructed from natural fiber cement – a commonly used building product for cladding and roof coverings. originally developed by eternit, it is a highly durable, frost resistant and 100% recyclable material that consists of natural components like cellulose fibers and water. connected to a watertight, powder-coated die-cut aluminum holder, the wall mountable device can be used as an up and down-light, as well as a bollard light. featuring a warm white LED lamp, the design has an integrated converter that is certified for a whole year of outdoor usage.

prototypes of the outdoor light designed for manufacturer molto luce

the shades are constructed from natural fiber cement

the material used for the lamp shade is highly durable, frost resistant and 100% recyclable

the clip can be used as an up and down-light

image showing the making of the clip

lamp shades under construction

construction process

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