Strand Lamps For Muuto By Layer

Benjamin Hubert of experience design agency LAYER hasdesigned Strand for Muuto. The collection comprisesfour elegant pendant lamps constructed from a finelycrafted steel frame over which an innovativecocooning material has been sprayed. This is thefirst product designed by LAYER for Muuto, and Benjamin Hubert is the first British designer towork with the Scandinavian brand. The Strand Pendant Lamps will launch at Muuto in Heal’s during London Design Festival, which runs from 14-22 September 2019. The Strand collection was driven by a desire tocreate a series of lamps with expressive yet simplecontemporary forms using a minimal amount ofmaterial. The lightweight and fine steel frameworkis covered with a very thin yet robust fibrousmaterial to create a form with a large volume andsmall material impact. The Strand collection is informed by the softlyrectilinear forms of archetypal industrial lightingoften used in public spaces. By using a neutralpalette of materials, these forms are adapted for awide range of interior environments, from domesticto hospitality and commercial. Strand isavailable in four different sizes and shapes, whichcan be hung individually or clustered together tocreate a statement installation. Both individuallyand together, the lamps appear to hover lightly inspace, bringing harmony and a refined sensitivity toany room. The neutral white palette emphasises theform and materiality. The Strand collection will be launched at the Muutospace on the second floor of Heal’s furniture storein Bloomsbury, London, during London Design Festival. The installation, also designed by LAYER, reflects the simplicity and materiality of theproduct and makes the most of the light-filledspace. A translucent curtain material hangs over thelarge windows, diffusing natural light into theinterior and giving the impression of being insideone of the Strand lamps. The space is divided intotwo – a domestic living setting that showcasesindividual lamps; and a large statement “cluster”installation in the main entrance. “We are proud to be the first British designers towork with renowned Scandinavian design brand Muuto. As a brand, they are aligned with our ambition tocreate simple and accessible design that can beowned by many and seamlessly integrated into thehome. With Strand, we have created a collection ofsoftly voluminous pendant lamps that exudegentleness and sensitivity. ”Benjamin Hubert said. Benjamin Hubert will be sharing the studio’s thinkingbehind the project during a talk for London Design Festival in the Muuto space at 18. 30 on Thursday 19 th September