introducing the second launch of the ohm pendant collection by ifö electric, kauppi & kauppi has designed an additional new outdoor version of the signature luminaire. following the desire to expand the areas of use even more, the designers have made it possible to use the porcelain pendant in gardens, terraces and backyards. 

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a black high gloss glazed weatherproof porcelain luminaire for outdoor use

all images by kauppi & kauppi

 

 

one of the inspirational starting points for kauppi & kauppi and ifö electric, has been to achieve a flexibility in both use and expression.we wanted the pendant to follow the company’s tradition of producing multipurpose luminaires that are splash safe and may travel between different types of inside & outside rooms‘ shares nina kauppi. the new ohm pendant outdoor is a porcelain luminaire with a high gloss glazed surface in white or black, IP44 certified and weatherproof.

 

 

 

attached to a black rubber covered cord and plug, the pendant is ready to be plugged in and hung in any outdoor setting. it can be placed in the favorite backyard apple tree, over a table in an open-air garden café or as a soft light, spreading a welcoming charm on a veranda. the strong sun will reflect but not affect the durable shiny glazed porcelain surface and raindrops may drip and ripple on the splash safe design, without impact.

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designed to be placed in the favorite backyard tree

 

 

the pendant’s shades and sizes match the previous launched ohm table lamp, as well as the wall and ceiling fixtures. a concept kept within narrow limits of three selectable shades, keeps the production resources to a wise level, binding together the collection and the different areas of use. the white opal shade comes in two lengths; one for a short dense appearance, and a long one for a more stretched silhouette. the clear glass option gives a possibility to create an individual look, when choosing a light source from today´s wide range of expressive lightbulbs.

 

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a narrow kept concept of three selectable shades

 

 

developing an outdoor pendant varies a lot from working with other fixture categories. what differs the most is that there is no backside where things can be hidden so we needed to invent a clever way to integrate the splash safeness into the design. simple, neat and intuitive was the ambition and of course the hardest to achieve‘ says product developer adam dennerkrans.

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the splash safeness is neatly integrated in the design

 

 

the production is made with a long-term perspective in focus. the light fittings are designed and constructed in a way that enables all components to be disassembled and replaced if necessary. if the light technology standards change in the future, new parts can be added. this means that the luminaires, together with the material’s own durability, have the conditions to achieve an exceptionally long lifecycle, potentially longer than many buildings – neither wind, water nor strong sunlight changes the glazed porcelain surface. 

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night view in a cedar tree

 

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the ohm pendant outdoor lights are attached to a black rubber covered cord and plug

 

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three shades and two color options, black or white glaze

 

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the clear glass gives a possibility to create an individual look with an expressive lightbulb

 

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a white glazed ohm pendant next to a japanese maple

 

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a suspended light with a mission to illuminate gardens, backyards and balconies

 

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the white opal shade comes in two lengths

 

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project info:

 

name: ohm pendant outdoor edition

designers: kauppi & kauppi (johan kauppi, nina kauppi)

producer: ifö electric

materials: porcelain, white/black high gloss glaze, opal glass & clear glass, rubber cord & plug

production method: high temperature fired pressed porcelain

light sources: G9 & E27

diameter: 100 mm

height: 155 – 215 mm

weight: 1.3 -1.5 kg

 

 

 

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom