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Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li Receives the Silver A' Design Award for RTG40 Flood Lamp Architectural Lighting in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li for lighting products and fixtures design

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COMO, Italy, April 28, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that RTG40 Flood Lamp Architectural Lighting by Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li, designed for Roleds, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Silver A' Design Award

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding RTG40 Flood Lamp Architectural Lighting

RTG40 Flood Lamp is an architectural lighting fixture made for the illumination of ancient buildings. The lamp measures 4 by 4 by 5.8 centimetres and weighs 0.2 kilograms, so the fixture can be concealed on tiles, cornices, beams and columns. The body is made of aviation aluminium alloy, and a special surface finish helps the lamp blend with the building during the day. An IP67 rating provides protection against water. Several brackets allow hidden installation in restricted positions. Soft and precise light avoids the discomfort caused by very bright lighting.

About Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li

Hangzhou Roleds Technology Co., Ltd. with its core on urban intelligent lighting is global intelligent IOT solution provider, we have great reputation at home and broad by innovative technology, first-class smart products and high-quality services, and its products have served hundreds of customers worldwide, it’s turnover ranks in the forefront of the field.

Award Record

With this recognition, Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2021 - 2022 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award

The A' Lighting Design Award is an international lighting design competition recognizing good lighting designs by best lighting designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to lighting designers, lighting architects, industrial design studios and lighting product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include chandeliers, pendant lights, wall sconces, table lamps, floor lamps and outdoor lights. The awarded lighting designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/lighting

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
RTG40 Flood Lamp Architectural Lighting
Function
Architectural Lighting
Category
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
Colors
Light Gray, Silver, Lavender, Dark Gray and Gray
Images
5
Client
Roleds

The Recognition

Laureate
Tao Chen, Nana Lei and Zijian Li
Country
China
Recognition
Silver A' Design Award
Edition
2021 - 2022
Design ID
#127269

Credits

Team
TAO CHEN, NANA LEI and ZIJIAN LI

Design Details

Unique Properties
Ased on the structural and environmental peculiarities of ancient buildings, RTG40C interprets "convenience and concealment" with "lightweight and diversified".
Inspiration
With the high-intensity and colorful lighting become the new normal in many cities. The ultra brightness and rich colors on ancient buildings may result in uncomfortable feelings. Also there are some problem happened when ancient buildings are lit up by traditional floodlights. The large-sized lamps not only make it impossible to install in extreme positions but also easily damage the building.RTG40C interprets "convenience and concealment" with "lightweight and diversified".
Research
Considering special shape and unique atmosphere of ancient buildings, we designed the floodlights in terms of shape and light effect. RTG40C takes into account extremely light weight, concealment and practicality; It can be installed on tiles, cornices, beams and columns etc. to achieve precise and concealed lighting effects. It perform well in daytime and nighttime.
Challenge
Not only achieve accurate and concealed lighting effects, but also can expresses the emotion and unique charm of the building through soft, specific lighting.
Realization and Technology
Utilizing the rich experience and technology in the production of floodlights, more suitable light effects for the diversified structure and space of ancient buildings; It can be ultra-concealed Installation under multiple brackets. IP67 rated features offer high quality waterproof performance.
Operation and Interaction
It can be installed on tiles, cornices, beams and columns etc. to achieve precise and concealed lighting effects. It perform well in daytime and nighttime.
Project Duration and Location
The project was launched in Turin in September 2019, completed in Hangzhou in October 2020, and mass production will begin in November 2020.
Specifications
Material: aviation aluminum alloy material Size: 4.0cm x 4.0cm x 5.8cm Weight: 0.2kg
Keywords
a. Super small size, high concealment b. Special surface treatment, more compatible with the building c. A variety of installation accessories, strong environmental adaptability

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