Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Goes to Ultra Mariner Lighting Planter System by Studio Beam
Studio Beam recognized for lighting products and fixtures design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Ultra Mariner Lighting Planter System by Studio Beam has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Ultra Mariner Lighting Planter System
Ultra Mariner is a story of design efficiency, the growth of a family. Evolving from a linear suspended light fixture into a family of light fixtures and planters that inhabit with ease the walls and ceilings of a variety of spaces that extend from the commercial and public spaces through office and co-working spaces up to residential spaces. Family members consist of a pendant/wall linear light fixture, linear planter, modular lighting, and planter suspended/wall systems.
About Studio Beam
BOILERPLATE: Studio Beam is a Tel Aviv-based design and manufacturing studio specializing in contemporary lighting solutions that blend industrial design with artisan craftsmanship. Founded in 2005, the studio operates at the intersection of art, technology, and functional design. Studio Beam develops customizable lighting systems tailored for both architectural and decorative applications, offering a diverse range of collections characterized by modularity, color variety, and material exploration. The studio collaborates with architects, interior designers, and institutions worldwide, contributing to commercial, hospitality, and cultural projects.
Award Record
Studio Beam is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/148045
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/148045
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!148045
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/226338
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://studio-beam.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ultra Mariner Lighting Planter System
- Function
- Lighting Planter System
- Category
- Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Silver and Black
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Studio Beam
- Country
- Israel
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #148045
Credits
- Team
- Designer
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Our biophilic design merges innovative lighting with the benefits of greenery in a modular system. The system offers endless configurations for any space, featuring laser-cut metal structures, durable aluminum planters, and customizable Led lighting. Its flexibility allows adaptation to various environments, enhancing air quality and reducing stress. By blending nature with advanced lighting, our design promotes well-being and redefines indoor environments with sustainability and aesthetics.
- Inspiration
- Our studio used to be on a farm surrounded by nature. After relocating to an urban environment, we truly grasped the profound human need to remain connected to nature and its calming influence on our well-being. This inspired us, and we thought of enhancing the biophilic experience by harmoniously integrating plants and light. Our vision was to create a multifunctional, fully customizable product family, designed to bring light and greenery to every corner of any space.
- Research
- The research for the Ultra Mariner Family focused on integrating biophilic principles into lighting design, studying the impact of greenery and natural light on well-being. We explored how different lighting temperatures and plant species interact to create stress-reducing environments. Material testing ensured durability and efficiency, leading to a flexible, sustainable system. The insights gained shaped a product that enhances both aesthetics and well-being in indoor spaces.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was to seamlessly integrate planters and lighting into a single, cohesive system that balances functionality with aesthetics. We needed to ensure that the combination of greenery and light not only enhanced the space visually but was also practical and easy to maintain. Overcoming production limitations, such as material durability and energy-efficient lighting, required innovative approaches to achieve both flexibility and harmony in the final design.
- Realization and Technology
- Our system is crafted using laser-cut 3mm metal silhouettes, assembled into 3D structures with temporary connectors, then hand-welded galvanized and powder-coated for durability. It features a 3 cm Led profile with translucent clips and easy-to-use plugs for seamless installation. Planters are made from aluminum and PVC for longevity and low maintenance. Our streamlined production process ensures both high-quality output and efficient assembly, making it adaptable to various spaces.
- Operation and Interaction
- Modules are connected with screws. Lighting modules are connected by easy-to-use plugs. Motors can be integrated into high-ceiling spaces for easy cleaning and maintenance. Plants can be irrigated by hand or by using innovative solutions such as gel cubes or smart drippers, which are becoming more common. We recommend the Solidrip irrigation system, This system ensures efficient, low-maintenance plant care, and reflects our mutual commitment to integrating nature seamlessly into spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- started 2021, finished January 2023
- Specifications
- The system features customizable pendants with integrated planters. The lighting modules are 120 mm in diameter and in the range of 400 to 2000 mm, using an energy-efficient 3 cm Led profile. The planters are 150 mm in diameter and 150 mm in height designed for a range of indoor plants, providing flexibility in both lighting and greenery arrangements. This modular approach allows the system to adapt seamlessly to different environments and spatial requirements.
- Keywords
- Modern Interior Lighting Solutions, Nature-Inspired Lighting Design, Innovative Workspace Solutions, Modular Lighting System, Multifunctional Planter Lights, Indoor Greenery Integration, Sustainable Design, User-Friendly Modular Design, Easy Assembly Lighting System, Air Quality Improvement.
