Artemis Rambi Repasi by Attiq Ahmed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award in Zvigadzirwa zveMwenje neZvinoisa Mwenje Competition Category.

SimbiMwenje· 2026

Artemis Rambi Repasi

by Attiq Ahmed

Client: Turning Tables

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award Winner in Mwenje Category

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The Design

About Artemis Rambi Repasi

Artemis irambi repasi rakagadzirwa nematanda akapiswa nesimbi. Rambi iri rine chimiro chakamira chakabatanidzwa chinokwira kubva pahwaro hunorema kuti rimire zvakasimba. Kupedziswa kwematanda akapiswa kunogadzirwa netsika yekupisa yeShou Sugi Ban, iyo inovandudza kusimba uye inoburitsa mitsetse nekudzika kwezvinhu zvacho. Chifukidzo chine chimiro chemashizha matatu chinoparadzira chiedza zvakaenzana, uye switch iri nyore yekubatidza nekudzima inodzora rambi. Chimiro chacho chinotorwa kubva kuzvishongedzo zvinopfekedza korona pamusoro pemadenga akatenderera muvakirwo yeMughal. Rambi iri rine urefu hwemainzi makumi manomwe nemaviri uye dhayamita yemainzi makumi maviri nemaviri.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Artemis Rambi Repasi, rukudzo runokudzwa runopiwa kumadhizaini akanaka anozadzisa zvinodiwa zvehunyanzvi neyeindasitiri zvinotarisirwa kuzvigadzirwa zvakagadzirwa zvakanaka. Vakunda veSimbi vanoratidza unyanzvi hukuru, hunyanzvi hwakakwirira, kunzwisisa kwevakachenjera uye kugona kwekugadzira kwevagadziri vavo. Artemis Rambi Repasi inotarisirwa kuva chigadzirwa chinokudzwa zvakanyanya, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chinoshanda uye chine zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weSimbi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa eindasitiri uye ine hunhu hwetekinoroji hwakakwana hwakabatana neruzivo nehunyanzvi. Nekushanda kwayo zvakanaka, Artemis Rambi Repasi inoremekedzwa uye yakagadzirirwa kupa kuvandudzwa kwehupenyu kunobatsira kuita kuti nyika ive nzvimbo iri nani.

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