philippe malouin's brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function
 
philippe malouin's brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function philippe malouin's brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function
feb 22, 2015

philippe malouin's brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function

philippe malouin’s brick lamp for umbra shift delivers utility + function
concrete, aluminium
61 cm x 11 cm x 23.5 cm (24″ x 4 1/4″ x 9 1/4″)
light source: 9W/84 LED array
light output: 500 lumens
color temperature: 3 step 3000k., 5.0V USB port

 

 

 

philippe malouin‘s practice sees the canadian-born london-based creative appropriating typically mundane objects by adapting their function through renewed furniture applications. his ‘brick lamp’ for does just that. making a nod to the standard building block, the lighting piece employs a simple brick that is aesthetically blunt, but industrially stylish, as its foundation, in which an LED tube can be inserted at various points — offering an adjustable LED task lamp for your desk or shelf.

 

presented at ambiente 2015 in frankfurt, the design is part of the UMBRA shift collection — an extension of UMBRA — which focuses on contemporary influences observed in the creative community. the family of objects is an expression of utility, handicraft and functionality delivered through familiar but fresh ideas for ones home.

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the lamp employs a brick in which an LED tube can be inserted at various points

 

philippe malouin brick lamp umbra shift designboom
the design is aesthetically blunt, but industrially stylish

 

philippe malouin brick lamp umbra shift designboom
the lighting object serves as a task lamp

 

philippe malouin brick lamp umbra shift designboom
the lighting element can be adjusted depending on the users needs
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the ‘brick lamp’ in context

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andrea chin I designboom
feb 22, 2015

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