Oversized “Drum” Pendants
Handcrafted ceiling luminaires light up a luxurious lobby.
Handmade Large Pendants Oversized Square Grey Shades Office Lobby Reception Nulty Bespoke
Handcrafted Custom Ceiling Pendant Light Oversized Shade Grey Upholstery Surround Semi Recessed Nulty Bespoke
The Brief

The reception area of this prestigious new office required two large custom luminaires to break up the space and define two seating areas.

We were commissioned to create the oversized “drum” pendants with a beautifully upholstered surround and an homogeneous lighting effect.

SPECS
  • Kvadrat fabric, Remix 2 - 0123
  • Structural box-section steel frame
  • Opal acrylic diffusing panel
  • Warm-white LEDs
  • Upholstery framework
The Design

The bespoke, square-shaped luminaires consist of a structural box-section framework and an outer layer upholstered with the same soft grey Kvadrat fabric used in the seating, for a cohesive and domestic look. 

For the base of the shades we used a stretch fabric diffuse surface to achieve the even, balanced lighting effect. We also designed a shadow-gap detail in the bottom corners of the light fittings for a flawless join between the surface and upholstery. The latest warm-white LEDs were carefully placed inside the fittings to create an even level of illumination.    

The semi-recessed, dimmable luminaires sit above the lobby’s seating areas and are complemented by a border of light within the architecturally tiered ceiling.

Images © James French 

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