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Artemis Vloerlamp by Attiq Ahmed

Artemis Vloerlamp by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in IJzer in Verlichtingsproducten en Armatuurontwerp Competition Category.


IJzerVerlichting· 2026

Artemis Vloerlamp

by Attiq Ahmed

Client: Turning Tables

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Verlichting Category

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The Design

About Artemis Vloerlamp

Artemis is een vloerlamp gemaakt van verbrand hout en metaal. De lamp heeft een verticaal gelede vorm die oprijst uit een verzwaarde voet voor stabiliteit. De verkoolde houtafwerking wordt gerealiseerd met de Shou Sugi Ban-brandtechniek, die de duurzaamheid verbetert en de nerf en diepte van het materiaal zichtbaar maakt. Een driebladige lampenkap verspreidt het licht gelijkmatig, en een eenvoudige aan-uitschakelaar bedient de lamp. De vorm is geïnspireerd op de sierbekroningen die de koepels in de Mogol-architectuur sieren. De lamp meet 72 inch in hoogte en 22 inch in diameter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Artemis Vloerlamp is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Artemis Vloerlamp wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Artemis Vloerlamp wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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

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