The Citadel is a floor lamp by Ultramar Studio. The Citadel Collection comprises four sculptural luminaires — a table lamp, a short floor lamp, and two illuminated sculptures — inspired by East Asian palatial architecture and celestial mythology, forming a constellation of sacred towers, fortified citadels and celestial bastions, invoking the legendary Heavenly Palace depicted in the Chinese folklore of Journey to the West.
Citadel draws upon the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, specifically the celestial realm known as the Heavenly Palace (天宫) — a divine citadel presided over by the Jade Emperor, ruler of the heavens. According to legend, this palace spans thirty-three levels and houses myriad deities, forming an ethereal cosmos of order, power and hierarchy. The series reimagines this mythic landscape through seven illuminated objects, each envisioned as a sacred bastion suspended in the sky.
Anchored close to the ground, the Citadel Short Floor Light Sculpture casts a steady wash of light upward, echoing the grounded solidity of architectural plinths. A study in weight and elevation, it invites stillness into a room.
Pieces are 3D printed and finished by hand. Subtle variations and slight surface imperfections may occur as part of the fabrication process, a reflection of the work’s digital-craft character.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 17x17x81cm (7x7x32'') |
|---|---|
| Piece Weight (kg) | 3 |
| Production Year | |
| Material | |
| Discipline | |
| Color | |
| Design Class | |
| Number Of Pieces Created | 20 |











