created for nilufar gallery and presented during milan design week 2017, the ‘samantha’ chandelier by francesco faccin and francesco meda recalls that last scene from stanley kubrick’s 2001: a space odyssey. with a shape defined by the use of last-generation OLED mirror panels mounted on a laser-cut stainless steel structure, the lamp’s modularity allows it to be assembled in series, resulting in the possibility of different versions that can be adapted to specific spaces, both private and public.
its space-like aesthetic pays homage to italian astronaut samantha cristoforetti, from where it takes its name from. born from the friendship between francesco meda and francesco faccin, the project highlights the desire to share and exchange different skills in order to obtain a result that is bigger than the sum of the individual contributions. by taking the OLED’s as a starting point, multiple innovative scenarios opened to the creatives who took the opportunity to design with light.
all images by daniele iodice
the OLED’s used in samantha have a reflective surface that gives the object a magical appearance, decorative and at the same time technical. thanks to this feature, the chandelier reflects the surrounding environment even when switched off, creating an unexpected effect that turns it into a shiny object that almost feels alive. the stainless steel structure consists of three independent oled modules that stand out through the sharp angles and materiality. with a light range that changes from red to green and white, ’samantha’ is the perfect addition to any forward-thinking space.
milan design week 2017 (109 articles)
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patricia urquiola designs saphirkeramik 'sonar' collection for LAUFEN
DIMORESTUDIO creates a vibrant setting for the newly opened brand new world salon in zürich
the 'blur' table by we+ displays ephemeral and evolving aesthetics
goula/figuera's LED lamp for faro barcelona doubles as a coat hanger
mara pezzotta + arduini design playfully shape vibrator set as home décor
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randy grubb invents a magic double decker bus with elevator to boot
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step inside this two-story moving sculpture.
step inside this two-story moving sculpture.
snøhetta recycles worn-out fish nets and ocean waste into S-1500 chair for NCP
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the project contributes to building a local, circular economy, as it employs plastic waste from the local industry to produce chairs in the same area.
the project contributes to building a local, circular economy, as it employs plastic waste from the local industry to produce chairs in the same area.
designboom presents LEXUS design award 2019 finalists
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this year’s finalists employed technology in even more creative ways to conceptualize transformative solutions that have the power to change lives.
this year’s finalists employed technology in even more creative ways to conceptualize transformative solutions that have the power to change lives.
volvo develops 3D-printed 'living seawall' to save the world's oceans from plastic pollution
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the project combines 50 tiles that mimic the root structure of mangrove trees.
the project combines 50 tiles that mimic the root structure of mangrove trees.
We’re very happy Francesco Faccin is hosting a workshop with us this year for our architecture and design workshop season!
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