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Artemis Подна ламба by Attiq Ahmed

Artemis Подна ламба by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Железна награда A' Design Award in Дизајн на светлосни производи и тела Competition Category.


ЖелезнаОсветлување· 2026

Artemis Подна ламба

by Attiq Ahmed

Client: Turning Tables

Железна награда A' Design Award Winner in Осветлување Category

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The Design

About Artemis Подна ламба

Артемис е подна ламба изработена од горено дрво и метал. Ламбата има вертикално артикулирана форма што се издига од тежинска основа за стабилност. Јагленосаната завршница на дрвото е произведена со техниката на горење Шу Суги Бан, која ја подобрува издржливоста и ги открива текстурата и длабочината на материјалот. Сенило во форма на трилисник рамномерно ја дифузира светлината, а со ламбата се управува преку едноставен прекинувач за вклучување и исклучување. Формата е инспирирана од завршните украси што ги крунисуваат куполите во могулската архитектура. Ламбата има висина од 72 инчи и дијаметар од 22 инчи.

The Recognition

About the Железна награда A' Design Award

Artemis Подна ламба е добитник на Железната награда A' Design Award, престижно признание што се доделува на добри дизајни што ги исполнуваат професионалните и индустриските барања очекувани од добро дизајнирани творби. Железните добитници ја покажуваат големата вештина, високата специјализација, стручното разбирање и креативниот капацитет на нивните творци. Се очекува Artemis Подна ламба да биде високо ценета, восхитувана и сакана творба што е практична и иновативна. Овој дизајн со Железна награда ги интегрира најдобрите индустриски практики и има компетентни технички карактеристики поврзани со знаење и талент. Artemis Подна ламба е почитуван за својата темелност и е дизајниран да го подобри квалитетот на животот и да помогне светот да стане подобро место.

Behind the Design

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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

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