Prize(s) Winners in Artisan Glass Blown Lighting / Hanging Lights & Lamps
Lighting Design/Product Company Patrizia Volpato Srl
Lead Designers Giovanni Luca Ferreri
Photo Credits Andrea Pancino
Entry DescriptionThe Nebula collection is inspired by the Universe. Once lit, those suspensions and wall lamps create an outstanding optical effect of light and reflection that captures the eye, recreating the images from astronomical telescopes. Light and space are merged in a game of light and shade, giving a unique visual experience, transforming and elevating every space.
All of that is possible thanks to the texture of the glass itself, almost like silk. Moreover, the suspension ensures the perfect amount of light thanks to the set of light sources facing the ground, making it possible to have both the correct illumination of the room and the decorative effect at the same time, without the first affecting the latter.
Sustainability ApproachWith this collection we decided to make something durable: glass is easy to maintain and has no issues whit the passing of time. Moreover, to reduce the waste that occurs especially for the smaller parts, we decided to 3D print them. This is the best way for us to have perfect components every time (our 3D metal printing machine has a precision of 100 micron), with almost zero waste since there is no need to carve out any excess. Additionally, those smaller components could be easily made again any time from now, elongating the life of the fixture without the need for overproduction.
Company DescriptionDeeply rooted in the Venetian territory by vocation, the brand Patrizia Volpato finds its origins in the artisan company founded in 1980 and is focused on the production of high-quality decorative design lamps. Forty years after its first steps, while still referring to the ancient art of blown glass typical of the island of Murano, Patrizia Volpato has been able to combine tradition and modernity in an elegant mix of different styles.
