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Artemis Торшер by Attiq Ahmed

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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The Design

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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