Tuesday 17 March 2015

Fascinating Lamps That Dance Like Jellyfish



In a charmed and continuous blend of technology and organic aesthetic, Studio Drift, an art and design studio in Amsterdam, has produced a set of lovely silken ceiling lamps often called “Shylights” that impersonator the circadian rhythms of flowers by opening and closing in a hypnotizing dance. Therefore, in flowers, nyctinasty is the opening and closing of their petals or leaves in response to light or darkness. Moreover it is organic movement that the “Shylights” seek to emulate. They work merely when activated, the flower’s cocoon drops up to 30ft down, inflating the flower-like silken skirt in the lamp’s frame and revealing its complete beauty. The set of lamps then rises and falls in a programmable choreographed sequence. The lamps are presently a perpetual exhibit at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, which requested that the studio make the lamps after seeing their non-permanent model.

The making of Shylight (short version) from Studio DRIFT on Vimeo.

Tuesday 10 March 2015

Iniala Penthouse

Iniala’s architect, Graham Lamb has created this wonderful futuristic vision with cushioned flooring and suspended bed from the ceiling, cradling you whilst you sleep. The remarkable bathing space features an over sized bathtub and exceptionally designed "Tardis" like shower. This opulent and fantastic bedroom comes complete with a spacious walk-in wardrobe. The villa has a dedicated team including a driver, butler, chef, spa therapist and a housekeeper.