Array Hanging

Overview

Array is a pendant collection by Umut Yamac for Vibia, a technical exploration of thread as a way to build ethereal, dynamic hanging light sculptures. Model 1800 is the cylindrical size of Ø 37 cm and 73 cm high, and a series of technical filaments is pulled taut between two rings.

Construction

The upper ring is aluminium and the bottom ring is brass. Light rises through the threads from an LED strip in the bottom ring and forms a colour gradient. The diffuser is polycarbonate. Model 1800 comes in three thread finishes and with Surface, Built-in S and Remote Micro installation.

Specifications

• Dimensions: Ø 37 x 73 cm
• Light source: LED strip 22 W at 48 V; 2662 lm; CRI >90; 2700 K
• Control: 1-10V as standard; Push with DALI, or Casambi, as variations
• Ratings: dimmable; IP20; Class I; 90~305 V, 50/60 Hz
• Finishes: 24 Beige M1 (default), 37 Terra Red, 47 Green L1

Enveloping light

Array combines downward and upward lighting to wrap the space. Light passing through the layers of threads produces a unique chromatic gradient, and the overlapping pattern creates a visual effect of vibration and movement that gives the observer a dynamic sense of volume and depth.

Thread under tension

Fine threads stretched between rings form suspended volumes. Umut Yamac took the project as a way of using tension to create spatial frames with light. Precise tension and alignment give the structure stability and translucency, and the matte finishes in warm tones suit many contemporary settings. Cylindrical and conical forms come in several sizes.