Pendant Light
Ionut Sur

Pendant Light for Ionut Sur

The project captures the moment in which Prometheus stole knowledge from the Gods so he can share it with mankind. It is designed to serves as a protective shell. The light from the sphere is warm because it is only a fraction. The cube represents the source, the Gods themselves and is fitted with a strip of LEDs, generating cold light, the boundary between the two levels of existence and perception.

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Our Ionut Sur translations are now available in a wide range of languages: La Luz Colgante ES, Pendant Light EN, Kolye Lamba TR, Hanglamp AF, Drita Varëse SQ, የሚያንጸባርቅ ብርሃን AM, الإضاءة المعلقة AR, Կախազարդ Լույսը HY, Asma Işıq AZ, Zintzilikarioko Argia EU, Падвесны Святло BE, দুল আলো BN, Privjesak BS, Висулка Светлина BG, Pendant Light MY, La Llum Penjant CA, Kuyatsa Pendant NY, 吊灯 ZH, Luci Pendente CO, Privjesak HR, Závěsné Světlo CS, Pendellampe DA, Hanglamp NL, Pendanta Lumo EO, Rippvalgusti ET, Riipusvalo FI, La Suspension FR, A Luz Colgante GL, გულსაკიდი შუქი KA, Pendelleuchte DE, Το Κρεμαστό Φως EL, પેન્ડન્ટ લાઇટ GU, Pendant Limyè HT, Pendant Haske HA, תאורת תליון HE, लटकन प्रकाश प्रकाश HI, Függő Fény HU, Liontin Cahaya ID, Solas Pendant GA, Pendant Ìhè IG, Hengiskraut IS, La Lampada A Sospensione IT, ペンダントライト JA, Lampu Pendant JV, ಪೆಂಡೆಂಟ್ ಬೆಳಕು KN, Кулон Жарық KK, ពន្លឺប៉ោល KM, Urumuri RW, Кулон Жарык KY, 펜던트 조명 KO, Çiraya Pendant KU, Appensionibus Insinuo Lumen LA, Pendelleucht LB, Pendant Light LO, Pakabinama Šviesa LT, Kulonu Gaisma LV, Другар Светло MK, Ny Jiro Pendant MG, Lampu Loket MS, പെൻഡന്റ് ലൈറ്റ് ML, Dawl Pendent MT, Te Rama Pendant MI, लटकन प्रकाश MR, Зүүлт Гэрэл MN, पेंडन्ट लाइट प्रकाशको NE, Pendellampe NO, ପେଣ୍ଡାଲ୍ ଆଲୋକ OR, ਲਟਕਵੀਂ ਰੋਸ਼ਨੀ PA, نور آویز FA, Lampa Wisząca PL, د لاسي ر Lightا PS, A Luz Pendente PT, Lumina De Pandantiv RO, Подвесной Светильник RU, ليمينٽ لائٽ روشني SD, Pendant Moli SM, Висећа Светлост SR, Sholas A GD, Pendant Mwenje SN, පෙන්ඩන්ට් ආලෝකය SI, Závesné Svetlo SK, Viseča Svetloba SL, Iftiinka Pendant SO, Khanya Ea Pendant ST, Lampu Pendant SU, Taa Ya Pendant SW, Pendelljus SV, பதக்க ஒளி TA, లాకెట్టు కాంతి TE, Равшани Чароғ TG, แสงจี้ TH, Maýatnik TK, Ang Pendant Light TL, Кулон Яктылыгы TT, Pendant نۇر UG, Підвісне Світло UK, لاکٹ روشنی روشنی UR, Kulonli Yorug'lik Yorug'likning UZ, Ánh Sáng Mặt Dây VI, Golau Tlws Crog CY, Hangljocht FY, Isibane Se-Pendant XH, פּענדאַנט ליכט YI, Pendanti Ina YO, Isibani Se-Pendant ZU, 吊燈 ZY, Ang Pendant Light CEB, ʻo Ka Kukui Pendant HAW, Pendant Teeb HMN, for global reach.


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Unique Properties

The project is an interactive pendant light that captures the moment in which Prometheus stole knowledge from the Gods so he can share it with mankind. It is designed using two basic geometrical shapes: the sphere and the cube. -The sphere represents Prometheus light, the knowledge, it serves as a protective shell, releasing it only when the light is turned on. The exterior is covered with wood veneer representing the view/projection of mankind, the first step in understanding. The interior is covered with gold foil representing the complexity and true nature of knowledge. The light from the sphere is warm because it is only a fraction. -The cube represents the source, the Gods themselves and is fitted with a strip of LEDs, generating cold light, pure light. The light from the LEDs also represents the boundary between the two levels of existence/perception.

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light, interactive, knowledge, prometheus, pendant light

Production Technology

- The 'sphere is 60 cm in diameter and deviated using the Golden Ratio, resulting a 37.08 cm in high segment. The position of the segment in relation to the sphere is also generated using the same ratio. The segment is then divided in 5 separate parts that open once the light is turned on and stay open until the light is turned off. - The motion is generated using a spring return actuator, used in ventilation and air conditioning systems. 6 sec. Open / 2.5 sec. Close. - The actuator is connected directly to a master spur gear that turns 5 pinions with a ratio of 3/1. The actuator starts at 0° and is limited, throw the master gear at 8.33° using a 3 point contact with the steel cable supports. - The ceiling cup is a black acrylic cube; it is constructed using a ratio of 7/30 in relation to the sphere. It is fitted with a strip of LEDs and also houses: a 24 VAC transformer; a 24 VAC to 12 VDC Converter and a led potentiometer circuit. - The base material used is acrylic with thickness raging from 2 mm to 8 mm, assembled using adhesive welding. The exterior of the sphere is covered with 0.9 mm Wenge veneer. The interior is covered with 24K gold foil that acts as insulation from the heat generated by the light bulb.

Design Challenge

The challenge in this design was finding a reliable and simple system to power the motion of the segments. The system required needed to be maintenance-free (no batteries, switches, sensors); simple and compact; reduced weight; to have a fluent motion and to be able to close the segments without the use of electrical power.

Project Duration

This project is not available yet in true physical form. A working prototype will be available in the coming month.

Operation Flow

The project uses an actuator and spur gears to open the 5 segments once the light switch is turned on. When the power is turned off the spring incorporated in the actuator closes the segments without the use of electrical power.

Inspiration

Inspired by Greek Mythology and the desire to create a unique and interactive project that would reflect the idea/concept of light, knowledge and mathematics.

Project Overview

Ionut Sur Pendant Light has been a Bronze winner in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design award category in the year 2012 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Bronze Recognition

Ionut Sur was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2013, a testament to excellence of their work Ionut Sur Pendant Light.

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