Artemis Торшер by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Железная премия A' Design Award in Дизайн осветительных приборов и светильников Competition Category.
ЖелезнаяОсвещение· 2026
Artemis Торшер
by Attiq Ahmed
Client: Turning Tables
Железная премия A' Design Award Winner in Освещение Category
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About Artemis Торшер
Artemis — это торшер, выполненный из обожжённого дерева и металла. Светильник имеет вертикально расчленённую форму, поднимающуюся от утяжелённого основания, обеспечивающего устойчивость. Обугленная отделка дерева создана с помощью техники обжига Шоу Суги Бан (Shou Sugi Ban), которая повышает долговечность и подчёркивает текстуру и глубину материала. Абажур в форме трилистника равномерно рассеивает свет, а управление светильником осуществляется простым выключателем. Форма вдохновлена навершиями, венчающими купола в архитектуре Великих Моголов. Высота светильника составляет 72 дюйма, а диаметр — 22 дюйма.
The Recognition
About the Железная премия A' Design Award
Artemis Торшер — лауреат Железной премии A' Design Award, престижного признания, присуждаемого хорошим проектам, которые отвечают профессиональным и промышленным требованиям, ожидаемым от хорошо продуманных творений. Обладатели Железной премии демонстрируют большое мастерство, высокую специализацию, экспертное понимание и творческие способности их авторов. Ожидается, что Artemis Торшер станет высокоценимым, вызывающим восхищение и дорогим сердцу творением, практичным и инновационным. Этот проект, получивший Железную премию A' Design Award, интегрирует лучшие отраслевые практики и обладает компетентными техническими характеристиками, сочетающимися с ноу-хау и талантом. Благодаря основательности Artemis Торшер заслуживает уважения и создан для того, чтобы улучшать качество жизни, помогая сделать мир лучше.
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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