mr. tubes lighting design by anton de groof for masimo

mr. tubes lighting design by anton de groof for masimo

‘mr. tubes’ is a design which embraces the industrial aesthetic of fluorescent lamps. made from black-coated steel, and intended for suspension from the ceiling, the luminary’s cylindrical bulbs are covered by a half-open shade that can be adjusted upwards and downwards depending on how the user wants to direct its luminosity. developed by anton de groof, founder of furniture and interiors company masimo, ‘mr. tubes’ offers a sleek lighitng option that is suitable for all spaces — from the home to the office to retail zones.

interior of the marie-stella-maris’s amsterdam shop designed by anton de groof

to prove its versatility, a series of ‘mr. tubes’ has been installed inside water and skincare brand marie-stella-maris‘s first physical shop in amsterdam, whose interior has also been developed by de groof. the small retail space is defined by a focal wall of interchangeable flex letters, that offer a bold and graphic touch to the store, with exposed product shelving; while an adjacent wall features a mosaic of mirrors which visually extends the intimate space.

the design features a focal wall of flex letters

main counter and wash area

details of the flex letter and mirrored walls

view of ‘mr. tubes’ suspended from the shop’s ceiling

marie-stella-maris’s amsterdam shop from outside

alternative view of the shop’s exterior

‘mr. tubes’ is characterized by two fluorescent tubes

the design is made from a black-coated steel support

update: ‘mr. tubes’ is on show at dutch design week 2014 from october 18th – 26th at schellensfabriek, vestdijk 280, eindhoven.