Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany by Attiq Ahmed

Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Vy in Famolavolana Vokatra sy Fitaovana Jiro Competition Category.

VyJiro· 2026

Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany

by Attiq Ahmed

Client: Turning Tables

A' Design Award Vy Winner in Jiro Category

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The Design

About Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany

Artemis dia jiro apetaka amin'ny tany vita amin'ny hazo may sy metaly. Ny jiro dia manana endrika mitsangana miloha-tsokajy izay miakatra avy amin'ny fototra mavesatra mba hisian'ny fitoniana. Ny endrika hazo may dia novokarina tamin'ny teknika fandorana Shou Sugi Ban, izay manatsara ny faharetana ary mampiseho ny lalan-kazo sy ny halalin'ny akora. Sarona miendrika ravina telo no mampiely ny hazavana mitovy, ary vao-jiro tsotra fandrehitra sy famonoana no mifehy ny jiro. Ny endrika dia nalaina avy amin'ny loha-tendrony izay manarona ny dôma amin'ny maritrano Mughal. Ny jiro dia mirefy 72 pouces ny haavony ary 22 pouces ny savaivony.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Vy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ny famolavolana Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany, fankasitrahana malaza omena ny famolavolana tsara izay mahafeno ny fepetra ara-barotra sy ara-indostria andrasana amin'ny famoronana natao tsara. Ny mpandresy Vy dia mampiseho fahaiza-manao lehibe, fahaizana manokana ambony, fahatakarana manam-pahaizana ary fahaizana mamorona an'ireo mpamorona azy. Andrasana ho famoronana ankasitrahana be, ankafizina ary tiana izay azo ampiharina sady vaovao ny famolavolana Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Vy ity dia mampiray ny fomba fanao tsara indrindra amin'ny indostria ary manana toetra ara-teknika mahomby mifandray amin'ny fahalalana sy ny talenta. Ny famolavolana Artemis Jiro Apetaka amin'ny Tany dia hajaina noho ny fitandremany ary natao hanome fanatsarana ny kalitaon'ny fiainana izay manampy hahatonga ny tontolo ho toerana tsara kokoa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Artemis Floor Lamp is a sculptural lighting piece crafted from burnt wood and metal, defined by a vertically articulated form and a weighted, grounded base. The charred wood finish enhances durability while revealing material depth and texture. A trileaf-shaped lampshade softens and diffuses light evenly, while the restrained geometry balances craft and precision, allowing the lamp to function as both an ambient light source and a standalone object of design integrity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height 72”
Diameter 22”
Tags: Artemis, burntwood, charred wood, Shisham, floor lamp, Sculptural lighting, Craft As Inquiry, Material poetry, contemporary craft, Pakistani design, modern craft, design as process, hand made design
Production Technology: Materials:
Indian Rose Wood
Metal
Techniques:
Wood lathe turning
Shou Sugi Ban (Japanese wood burning)
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was achieving a precise balance between proportion and stability within a slender vertical form. Referencing historical Mughal finials required careful scaling to avoid literal replication while maintaining visual hierarchy. Structurally, the lamp demanded a weighted base and refined transitions to ensure stability without compromising elegance, requiring multiple iterations to align form, balance, and functional performance.
Research: The research was exploratory and practice-based, aiming to translate architectural heritage into a functional object. The objective was to study proportion, balance, and symbolic form. The methodology involved visual study, sketching, and material trials. Tools included drawings, scale mock-ups, and prototypes. The process was designer-led. Results refined stability and form. Insights showed heritage can inform contemporary design, impacting craft practice and product identity.
Inspiration: The design draws inspiration from Mughal architecture, specifically the finials crowning domes, studied for their proportions, vertical hierarchy, and symbolic grounding. The project translates these historic forms into a contemporary object through material experimentation with burnt wood and metal, using controlled charring to enhance durability while retaining a clear architectural lineage and crafted precision.
Project Duration: The project commenced in September 2025 and progressed through both design development and fabrication over an estimated period of 20–24 days. Fabrication was completed in October 2025, culminating in a fully realized prototype that reflects the intended design intent and material exploration
Operation Flow: The lamp is operated by a simple on-off switch, allowing light to gently diffuse through the shade while the sculpted base remains visually stable. Its tall, balanced form guides the eye upward, creating a calm presence in a room. The layered base ensures stability, while the dark finish reduces visual clutter, helping the light feel warmer and more focused in everyday use.
Image Credits: Muhammad Ibrahim Butt