albedo three disced floor lamp by arro studio

albedo three disced floor lamp by arro studio
all images courtesy of arro studio

designed by paris-based arro studio, the ‘albedo’ is a standing lamp made of metal, that is produced by the french brand dix heures dix. the 190cm high, light integrates a hexagonal (hexacon) frame as a structural element that also diffuses the luminescent strength. three discs top the lamp, with LED projectors pointing towards their surface. PMMA (a highly shatter-resistant and lightweight thermoplastic) was crafted to soften a subtle, indirect light. the slender ‘albedo’ is silhouetted against its background while guiding light towards the ceiling and the ground at the same time. the lamp debuted among the ‘now! design à vivre’ selection part of maison&objet in january 2014.

the standing lamp made of steel

details of the discs and ‘hexacon’ frame

the saucer like shapes of the top discs change the geometry of the linear stand

details of the three discs

albedo integrates ‘hexacon’ technology which uses the bulb and frame for structural purposes

detail upward of the disc shaped diffusers

 
conceptual diagram

sketches and diagrams

project info:

height: 190 cm
materials: steel + PMMA
year: 2014
manufacturer: dix heures dix

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