The Me and also you The lighting assortment is a rare story of creation from calamity. The story begins in Melbourne, Australia, the place, throughout an set up, Flack Studio was confronted with a classic wall sconce that was damaged past restore. They shortly known as their neighbor, Volker Haug, to design a becoming for the again plate that was already fitted. What might have been a catastrophe as a substitute turned a possibility for collaboration and what would turn into a group of ornamental lights launched at Milan Design Week 2024.
Picture: De Pasquale + Maffini
The 2 studios began with the identical 20 x 20 cm fastened again plate with the size set as a design constraint. Many experiments adopted just for the duo to let go of the parameters and permit the pure design course of to take over. A shared aesthetic, friendship and closeness to one another made for simple brainstorming, prototyping and modifying. Flack Studio centered on every gentle in-situ, whereas Volker Haug addressed the technical and materials traits for an all-encompassing stability. The ensuing industrial language speaks to a shared perception in materials narratives—on this case, a restricted vary of brass, aluminum, glass, and fiberglass.
Picture: De Pasquale + Maffini
Aptly named Me and You, the vary references their collaborative effort, but additionally the distinctive relationship between gentle and area. Flack Studio and Volker Haug think about it a very powerful a part of the design course of, as it’s accountable for figuring out the environment and expertise. Their determination to eschew strict design restrictions all through the gathering pays off, as a substitute trying to materials and colour to create range in fashion, proportion and element. Extra cousins than siblings, the wall lamps, pendants and desk lamp really feel like household.
Picture: De Pasquale + Maffini
Picture: De Pasquale + Maffini
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis
Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis
Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Pier Carthew
Picture: Annika Kafcaloudis
To be taught extra concerning the lighting observe, go to volkerhaug.com. For extra on Flack Studio, go to flack.studio.
