Ambient Lighting: Technology with a Human Pulse

The Citadel Collection by Ultramar Studio transforms East Asian mythology into luminous architecture. Inspired by celestial palaces and sacred towers from Journey to the West, the series includes sculptural table lamps and floor lamps that merge narrative and light. Each piece reinterprets the Heavenly Palace through glowing forms that float between myth and material, embodying the poetic interplay of structure and serenity found in ambient lighting.

Designed to be more than just functional lighting, these pieces explore the idea of identity through form and material. Inspired by Franca Sozzani, it explores contrast in forms and textures through sculptural, made-to-order metal pieces treated to resemble the quiet textures of natural rocks, echoing the raw intrigue of Neolithic design.

Nuanced craftsmanship shapes the pieces of the Lazo collection. A traditional Japanese wood burning technique emphasizes the grain of the wood, and soft spun fibers give the lamps their subtle texture. The pieces’ bases are the products of hands patiently molding terracotta and coating it with a bronze powder that takes on a unique metallic glow thanks to the temperature of the kiln.

Snail is a sculptural ceramic lamp with a soft, organic form, the Snail Lamp embodies the harmony between light and material. Its asymmetric, curved structure allows a warm glow to escape through its subtle openings. The textured matte ceramic surface enhances its tactile quality, while the lamp’s fluid silhouette evokes natural movement. Designed as both a functional light source and an artistic statement, the Snail Lamp reflects the calm, tactile beauty of soft minimalism.

This luminaire by Catrinel Sabaciag aims to bring moments of wonder, similar to what we feel when we gaze at the night sky. The lamp takes us on a journey further away, into the unknown cosmos.
The Event Horizon Lamp is inspired by the cosmic term ‘event horizon’—the boundary defining the region of space around a black hole from which nothing, not even light, can escape, echoing the visionary spirit of Space Age lighting.

Kōtō (光塔) is a sculptural light object that draws from the iconic silhouette of Kyoto’s five-tiered wooden pagodas. Crafted entirely from raw, brushed aluminum, the lamp is built without screws, welds, or adhesives. Its construction relies solely on interlocking geometry and weight—a contemporary interpretation of ancient Japanese joinery, where structure emerges from form itself.

“Harria da Argia” — the stone is light — reimagines illumination through the tactile weight of stone. Inspired by Basque rural sports, the collection distills four sculptural forms that balance friction, resistance, and warmth. Each piece evokes the human connection between texture and light, transforming raw material into an object of quiet emotional resonance.

A column of light, standing still but breathing. Tall, porous, and glowing from within, the Alherd Floor Lamp feels less like a fixture and more like a vertical gesture—part tree, part captured sunlight. Printed from corn-based, recyclable PETG, each segment is one of a kind, shaped by the logic of erosion and growth. Developed through digital fabrication, it blurs the line between design and natural formation.

A collaboration between Studio Aristotelis Barakos and Aumorfia, the Hecate lighting collection fuses modern elegance with ancient mysticism. Handcrafted in Athens from stitched leather, each piece reinterprets classical forms through a contemporary lens, radiating warmth and intimacy — perfect for creating a cozy living room.

Inspired by the Japanese culture of light, the TORII lamps draw from both the aesthetics and philosophy of the Andon — a mobile lamp that softly illuminates its surroundings. Made of two cylindrical landscapes dyed on washi paper and rolled around a walnut core, they evoke the Torii, a symbolic portal toward the spiritual realm. Their quiet balance and meditative glow reflect the serenity of Japanese design.

Asea No. 12 Green is a mesmerizing piece of ambient lighting by Ceren Gürkan, conceived as an ode to the ocean and its ever-changing beauty. Inspired by the hues and textures of the sea, it evokes the serene feeling of drifting seawards, where light dances upon the waves just as the sun kisses the shore. Each wavy texture is meticulously handcrafted, capturing the fluidity of water in solid form. The interplay of light across its contours mirrors the movement and mystery of the ocean, allowing the piece to transform as it catches the eye.