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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the 'blur' table by we+ displays ephemeral and evolving aesthetics
goula/figuera's LED lamp for faro barcelona doubles as a coat hanger
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henry baumann turns wooden drums into croissant-like listening sculptures
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henry baumann gives a new life to materials others have discarded in '2', his new listening sculpture.
henry baumann gives a new life to materials others have discarded in '2', his new listening sculpture.
china's ban on wildlife trade could become law thanks to coronavirus
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the ban first appeared in late january as COVID-19 cases started surging in wuhan, even if this origin has been questioned lately.
the ban first appeared in late january as COVID-19 cases started surging in wuhan, even if this origin has been questioned lately.
social distancing brand logos for audi, volkswagen and coca-cola
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iconic brands have altered their logos to send a message of solidarity and promote social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
iconic brands have altered their logos to send a message of solidarity and promote social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
MUSEO JUMEX presents 'lina bo bardi: habitat', spanning architecture, design, and much more
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the exhibition presents a significant selection from bo bardi's major body of work.
the exhibition presents a significant selection from bo bardi's major body of work.
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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