Glacier C Lampa Mullaich by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun

Glacier C Lampa Mullaich by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Thoraidhean is Fhicstiùirean Soillseachaidh Competition Category.

IarannSoillseachadh· 2026

Glacier C Lampa Mullaich

by Jiao Zhao and Ruien Sun

Client: Moorgen

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Soillseachadh Category

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The Design

About Glacier C Lampa Mullaich

'S e lampa mullaich a th' ann an Glacier C a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson àiteachan-còmhnaidh co-aimsireil. Tha corp na lampa air a dhèanamh de chriostal cuartsa nàdarra, air a lìomhadh gu mìn gus fìor-inneach na cloiche a ghlèidheadh. Tha frèam a-staigh de dh'alloidh alùmanaim a' cumail taic ris a' chriostal, agus tha structar sgaoilidh sònraichte agus modalan LED a' sgapadh solas bog is cothromach. Tha na h-oiseanan gearraidh a' toirt gu cuimhne cumaidhean sreathach deigh eigh-shruthach. Le uèirichean falaichte agus ceanglaichean freumhaichte, tha coltas air an lampa gu bheil i air fleòdradh. Tha siostam dorchachaidh tapaidh a' ceadachadh seallaidhean solais ro-shuidhichte tro inneal-smachd iomallach no aplacaid fòn-làimhe. Tha dà fhaid rim faighinn, 1000 mm agus 1200 mm.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Glacier C Lampa Mullaich air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Glacier C Lampa Mullaich na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Glacier C Lampa Mullaich airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This smart ceiling lamp uses natural quartz crystal as the main material for the lamp body. By simulating the interlocking forms and light-transmitting properties of polar ice crystals, it creates rich layers of light and shadow. The levitating installation and minimalist wiring design ensure visual purity and lightness. The smart dimming system is seamlessly integrated, making this lamp both a levitating sculpture of light and shadow and an intelligent companion for daily life.
Dimensions & Packaging: The product comes in two sizes: 1000mm x 80mm x 80mm and 1200mm x 80mm x 80mm.
Tags: Ceiling Lamp, Glacial form, Natural hairy crystal, Concealed wiring, Layered light and shadow
Production Technology: The lamp body is crafted from natural crystal rough stones, selected for quality and finely polished to preserve the natural form and raw texture of the material. An internal aluminum alloy framework ensures stable load-bearing capacity. Light passes through a custom diffusing structure and smart LED modules, delivering uniform and soft illumination. A simplified wiring system, combined with dedicated embedded components, creates a pristine visual effect as if floating in space.
Design Challenge: The core challenge lay in how to imbue the hard, cold crystal with the fluidity of glaciers and a rich interplay of light and shadow. We overcame this through precise experimentation with crystal cutting angles and a multi-layer diffusion structure. Achieving the highly accurate embedded installation required for the floating effect was equally complex; by developing modular embedded components and a tolerance adjustment mechanism, we ultimately ensured the design vision was flawlessly realized.
Research: This study focuses on integrating the form and luminous quality of glaciers into modern home lighting. Using natural crystal glass and multi-layer optics,it addresses the issues of harsh lighting and lack of decorative appeal found in traditional lamps.With minimalist wiring and smart dimming, it delivers a soft, adaptive light source while achieving visual purity. The result is an integrated lighting solution blending natural beauty, emotional ambiance, and smart convenience.
Inspiration: The design of this pendant lamp is inspired by crystal formation. Drawing inspiration from the crystalline structures of glaciers and their visual effect on light refraction, we seek to merge the unique luminosity of natural crystal with modern smart home technology. The material qualities of natural raw crystal resonate with glacial imagery, and its layered interplay of light and shadow offers a lighting solution that brings both natural artistry and minimalist aesthetics to contemporary living spaces.
Project Duration: Designed in Shanghai in December 2024, completed in July 2025.
Operation Flow: The included smart remote allows you to turn on the light with a simple press, initiating a soft, glacier like fade in illumination. Through the dedicated smart app, you can preset lighting scenes for activities like reading or relaxing, or sync the brightness with the natural daylight cycle. The core of its interaction lies in making light adjustment as intuitive as breathing, with technology subtly receding behind its natural texture.
Patents: Moorgen，2025
Team Members: Jiao Zhao
Ruien Sun
Image Credits: Moorgen，2025