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Knotties are a set armchairs in polyethylene waterproof rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. The cushions come in a variety of waterproof fabrics. Edwards Anker says: “The effect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the user in their comfort and relaxation.” The indoor/outdoor set, comprising of armchair, loveseat and footrest, comes in polyethylene rattan with outdoor cushions...

Part of the Crystallized set of the Arctic Line, this wooden headboard unfolds like origami in crystallized form. A top layer of 100% wool felt provides a sense of comfort and prote...

The Latitude Light is a global product customized for specific locations. The lamp’s geometry can be automatically updated in a digital file so that the tilt of the photovoltaic panel changes according to latitude. By tilting the panel at different angles, the lamp’s capacity for electric power generation on an annual basis is optimized in its perpendicularity to the sun’s rays for different latitudes. The 3D-printed lamp...

Hanging from strands of transparent wire, solar chandelier is made from photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate translucent materials of different kinds. The materials, size and height of the chandelier are customizable. Our team fabricates the entire piece in our studio at New Lab in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, where we have access to the necessary tools. Solar chandelier is a way of investigating solar cells as perceptual devices for mediating light into designed spaces. This eco-friendly lighting design incorporates environmental technology while providing ambient lighting and projecting shadow patterns. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner. With a passing breeze, the chandelier functions as a wind chime. It also functions as a type of solar clock; the translucent seashells illuminate automatically at dusk, highlighting biological solar rhythms and power. In its mix of organic and technological materials, solar chandelier's translucent seashells illuminate in a manner that aims to be affective in its application of solar technology. The seashells are electrically illuminated after dark. In the daytime, they are lit from the light passing through the window in front of which the chandelier must be placed in order to gather solar power...

Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...

Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...

Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the function, which is to embrace the ...

Looped are a set of armchairs in polyethylene rattan. The set debuted at ICFF in 2016, comprising of sculptural knot forms. Edwards Anker says: “The affect of the form imitates the f...

Solar chandelier, a customizable solar-powered lighting installation for the off-the-grid living room, comprises photovoltaic modules that power LED bulbs to illuminate translucent seashells to provide ambient lighting. The piece aims to demystify PV technology by exposing its components in a legible manner, so that the electrical boards, wires and batteries of the PV modules are clearly visible and comprehensible. Additionally, with a passing breeze, the chandelier becomes a wind chime. It also functions as a type of solar clock as it illuminates automatically at dusk, highlighting hourly solar and seasonal rhythms. The chandelier must be placed in front of a window to gather solar power. The Solar Chandelier lowers electric bills, eliminates wires and outlets, offers multi-directional ambient light, and casts patterns on surrounding surfaces like wallpaper. It can be customized to each setting.     The solar pieces by nea studio...

The Sun Calendar harnesses the sun to illuminate mirrored fragmented images of time and place. Made of a rectangular grid of square reflective photovoltaic panels, it represents line...

Algae is molded into translucent cylindrical lamp shades that glow from the interior. After years of research, the nea studio team has found the formula fo...

This aluminum outdoor daybed holds two people on a single narrow spine or foot. The lounge chair flexes comfortably under body weight and is accompanied...