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BRIGHT IDEAS

Archilume’s Ovolo Shines with New Tech

Vancouver, Canada

he Archilume brand has taken with the technology. Ovolo features a allows the pendant to be hung at lower
a giant leap forward in the naturally diffuse human-centric OLED heights without compromising views,
Tlighting industry by adding a light source that provides a soft yet bright performance, or visibility.
new form and new technology to their full-spectrum illumination resulting in Ovolo’s housing is fashioned from
innovative collection. Known for their an artificial light that resembles daylight. aircraft-grade machined aluminum and
classic architectural lines, Ovolo breaks The light source is ultra-thin with a broad is available in several anodised finishes
the studio’s mould. Inspired by nature, surface area. The quality of light mirrors including champagne, black, gold, and
Ovolo is derived from a bed of river the formal expression of the luminaire - silver. These are aligned with current
rocks. Minimalist with an ultra-shallow, soft, diffused, and comfortable. A reduced trends and allow designers to create the
soft, organic form, Ovolo encompasses minimal look with the poetic influence of desired aesthetics for their spaces.
the idea of well-being. Calm, soothing, a natural organic form. There are multiple mounting options
and unencumbered, Archilume’s Ovolo “In this unprecedented time, people for this luminaire. Ovolo can be mounted
possesses a subtle allure. are feeling reflective and looking inwards. with a standard 4.25” diameter canopy,
Ovolo is Archilume’s first OLED In some ways, this new design is an a micro-canopy featuring a small 1.5”
technology pendant. Earlier this month, expression of our studio doing the same. (38mm) diameter discreet ceiling mount,
OLEDWorks, the leading manufacturer The shape is meditative, soft, organic, and or Archilume’s signature Configurate
of OLED lighting technology announced reduced to its basic essential function.” - surface mounted canopy system available
Archilume as their newest partner in Saleem Khattak in three geometric shapes which allow for
their Channel Partner Program, which The pendant is available with a dimmable unique bespoke installations in multiple
grants luminaire manufacturers expanded 3-watt OLED light source with an output patterns. You can read the OLEDWorks
access to OLED technology, engineering of 200 lumens, 3000K, 90 CRI, R9 >50. It media release here. dw
mindshare, and marketing and sales can hang as a single element or in groups
advocacy. to create an inspiring lighting installation Data sheet
Ovolo’s gentle contours provided a on a grand scale in dining areas, lobbies, • Cable Length: 120”(3048mm)
great opportunity for the brand to work and stairwells. The ultra-shallow form suspension cable provided
standard. Field adjustable.
• Metal finish: clear anodised
aluminum (Standard Finish) and
Black, Champagne, Gold anodised
finishes available
• Light Distribution Optics: soft
brightness naturally diffuse light
source
• Approved to UL safety standards.

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