Be Water
Lamp for WAW COLLECTION
Be Water is a linear and modular, recessed, kinetic decorative LED lamp. A hypnotic effect in continuous motion that emulates sunlight reflected on the surface of moving water and projected onto walls, boat keels or under bridges. Available in four different colour variations and inspired by the four elements in nature (Water, Fire, Air and Earth) when combined with room fragrances and relaxation music playlists it offers a multi-sensorial experience. The lamp is suitable for residential, wellness, hotels, restaurants, reception and waiting areas. It's more than a lamp, it's an experience.
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Unique Properties
It is a kinetic linear, modular, recessed, wall wash, decorative LED lamp installed inside a light cove or behind furniture. Light is refracted through a deformed glass cylinder that rotates on its axis projecting upward fluctuating flares of light. One single motor can rotate with traction from 1 to 6 modules. Components: - Motor unit - 1 to 6 modules - 1 to 6 glass cylinders The color variations Be Fire, Be Air & Be Earth are obtained with accessory filters applied directly to the light source.
Tags
#bewaterlamp, #wawcollection, #kineticlamp, #ledlamp, #waterreflection, #colourtherapy, #multisensorydesign, #kineticdesign, #sensorydesign, #emotionaldesign
Production Technology
It is entirely made by Italian craftsmen. The handmade glass cylinders are shaped like the surface of moving water makes each piece unique and unrepeatable. The carefully selected materials reduce environmental footprint by being 100% recyclable: - Aluminum - Borosilicate glass - Plexiglass - Recycled plastic & cardboard for packaging The combination of colors in the optional color filter accessories, create a 3D effect as the colored caustics move and combine themselves in the illuminated wall.
Design Challenge
The challenge was to create a lamp that emulates sunlight reflected on water, without it. This effect can be created with projections but to prevent the shadows of people it is necessary to reduce the distance between source and target to prevent it. After several tests, we concluded a cylinder was the right shape to work with. The round surface would repeat itself turning on its central axis, giving continuity. A glass cylinder with an irregular surface like moving water surface was designed.
Project Duration
WAW Collection Showroom: Via Solferino, 11 - Milan, Italy Exhibited as a prototype in Salone del Mobile in 2019. Exhibited as a launch product for the new brand WAW Collection in Milan Design Days in 2020.
Operation Flow
Be Water lamp is to be installed inside a light cove grazing the wall or behind furniture, leaving only the moving light visible. Be Water Lamp and its chromatic variations Be Fire, Be Air and Be Earth can be matched to: - Four different fragrances - Four relaxing music recommended playlists in Spotify - Four different chocolates offered to our showroom visits All of these combined give a multi-sensorial experience, inviting you to immerse yourself completely in relaxation and well-being.
Research
In optics, caustics are light rays reflected or refracted by a curved transparent surface into another surface. Rippling caustics are commonly formed when light shines through waves on a body of water. In order to emulate the moving light effect required, the designer observed throughly the phenomenon under bridges, sides of boats and swimming pools. Experimentation followed with plastic bottles, glass and acrylic. Defining also quantity and intensity of light sources to find the right effect.
Inspiration
The design is inspired by the continuous, soothing and hypnotic effect the sunlight reflected on the moving surface of water makes against vertical walls, under bridges and boats' hulls. Other chromatic possible variants emitted as the lamp's water original effect are: Fire with the ardour of its flames, Air represented by the phenomenon of the northern lights (aurora borealis) and finally Earth inspired by lavender fields in Provence transforming and characterizing the surrounding environment.
Image Credits
Photos by: Matteo Piazza, Flavio Di Renzo Videos by: Davide Calafà, Flavio Di Renzo
Project Overview
Be Water Lamp has been a Platinum winner in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Platinum Recognition
Fernando Correa was recognized with the coveted Platinum A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Be Water Lamp.
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