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Light defines architectural spaces. Constantly changing throughout the day, it is capable of expressing so many different moods, creating emotions and impressions that shape our perception and understanding of the space. Remarkably strong bonded and intertwined with the architecture, the light is often considered as its fourth dimension. Therefore, architects have always been seeking various methods to manipulate the space with light, both natural and artificial. The latter became more than a source of light and fixture. It is carefully designed to blend into the interiors and conceive a certain atmosphere.
Transforming ordinary and archetypal forms into unpredictable and engaging new designs represents the main features of Slovenian lighting brand Vertigo Bird. Working intensively with renowned Slovene and international designers and architects, they succeeded to build a diverse and compelling lighting collection that is highly regarded in the world of architectural ligting design. The continuos collaboration with Bevk Perović arhitekti resulted in various product designs, among which the Funnel lamp is the most recognized one.
Architects designed a lamp inspired by the funnel, a typical household object used for bottling and decanting wine, olive oil and similar. The funnel design takes us back to a time when our grandmothers used it in their kitchens, but at the same moment gives us the completely new image and purpose of the form. Transformed into a new object, the aluminium and steel funnel hangs above the kitchen or dining table as a recognizable, iconic light source – a small funnel that serves as a ceiling rosette, a large one casting light onto the horizontal surface below.
This clean formed Vertigo Bird lighting series includes a floor, table and a pendant lamp with a large pivoting funnel shade that allows for specific directing of the light. The funnel shape opened on both sides provides the light ‘flowing’ not just below the lamp but also above it, where the narrow tube-like end projects a secondary point of light on the surface behind it.
The lamps are suitable both for residential and business places, depending on the type of the lamp. Its simple design and elegance allow the lamps to integrate into various styles of architectural work and spaces, providing warm and dimmed atmosphere and a comfortable impression that helps us to relax and enjoy the moment.