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BRIGHT IDEAS

TURN+ TURN+

Ambientec’s nomadic lamps

The Japanese light design brand

mb ientec, founded by Yoshinori stainless steel, with a diffuser of solid the sparkling interplay of reflections.
Kuno, builds on extensive glass that is carved, honed, and polished The re-edition of Samba-M, the “glass
Aexperience in the field of to perfection. Rechargeable and portable, of light ” designed by Shiro Kuramata, is
professional lighting for underwater it provides up to 500 hours of light. It is the result of a cultural and technological
photography, designed to illuminate also waterproof, meaning it can be used operation entrusted to Ambientec by
the darkest depths of the ocean. Now outdoors, on balconies, and in gardens. the prestigious Tamura Joe Gallery,
Ambientec brings that technical know- TURN+ arrives as a counterpart to under the supervision of the Kuramata
how into the world of design. TURN, a portable desk and workstation Design Office, to commemorate the 30th
Essential, poetic forms meet advanced lamp previously designed by Nao Tamura anniversary of the Japanese designer’s
and ultra-reliable technology for a new forAmbientec: sculpted from a block of death. Ambientec draws on its exceptional
conception of the accent lamp as a work metal, TURN is a distinctive presence in technological skills to mass-produce this
of functional art, something with which the setting of the Supersalone. fascinating objet d’art, springing from
to build a personal and sentimental A contemporary interpretation of a the touching and irreverent designs of
relationship. Something to carry with traditional chamberstick candle holder, Shiro Kuramata: a delicate, double-layer
you from roomto room, in any situation. Hiroto Yoshizoe’s HYMN brings the glass goblet integrated with state-of-the-
And now a proud new addition to the hypnotic elegance of candlelight into the art LED technology so it illuminates in
collection comes in the form of TURN+, world of modern light design. A distinctive shades of red at a gentle touch, evoking
a contemporary lamp designed by Nao feature of this evocative portable lamp is the iridescent tones of wine. Like all
Tamura. its pendulum lens, moved by magnets. Ambientec portable lamps, the Samba-M
Thanks to the integrated touch sensor A spare, ultra-modern candlestick, reissue is waterproof, rechargeable and
and two types of LED segments, a simple HYMN has a base and handle made from powered by a long-lasting lithium-ion
gesture is all it takes to adjust the light anodized aluminum in black or gold, battery. dw
to one of four different gradations. The and its finishing touch is a removable,
exterior is made in aluminum, brass or transparent glass cap, which highlights www.ambientec.co.jp/pages/en

HYMN HYMN

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