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Droplet
Ceiling light by Ross Lovegrove in die-cast aluminium, Ø1100 mm, 3000 K, 87 W
1100 × 1100 mm
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Description
Overview
Droplet is a light that appears as a pool of liquid aluminium reflecting two light pebbles. Its form was generated totally by digital means and freezes in time ripples that cross each other, defining reflective zones and acting as a form of liquid dichroic.
Build
Die-cast aluminium lighting units and a die-cast aluminium reflector; aluminium and steel in polished chrome and aluminium. Design Collection and Hydro series, ceiling installation, indoor, indirect emission, IP20.
Overall size
The luminaire has a diameter of 1100 mm.
Electrical data
Code 1474110A, Droplet Ceiling LED 3000K: 87 W, 220-240 V, 3241 lm at 3000 K, efficiency 38%, 37.25 lm/W, CRI 90, push dimming. Three LED sources of 29 W and 4230 lm each at 3000 K, CRI 90, MacAdam 2 SDCM, are included.
Story
Liquid aluminium and two light pebbles
Ross Lovegrove designed Droplet as a pool of liquid aluminium reflecting two light pebbles. The form was generated entirely by digital means and records the moment when ripples cross each other.
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