The Aura Collection by Snøhetta Explores Possibility of Light


Physics defines mild as 100% predictable. Utilizing that tenet, and different legal guidelines that present how matter strikes by way of the world, Snøhetta asks – or maybe solutions – the query: what would a lamp appear to be that’s designed by the sunshine quite than the opposite method round? The Aura Assortment for Viabizzuno, which debuted at Salone del Cell, options three completely different designs, every at particular angles that delineate the place the glowing mild falls.

An exploration within the design course of itself, this assortment makes use of ray tracing and mathematical calculation to exemplify the kind of innovation that pushes the collective needle ahead. The lights are made from a extremely environment friendly and clear materials making certain that the sunshine is used to its full potential as it’s suspended in area.

Pendant lights from the Aura collection by Snøhetta hang near a large arched window with black framing, letting in natural light. A vase of white tulips sits on the windowsill.

Particular angles create a heat glow, coaxing beams of sunshine into predetermined configurations. This creates a delightful glow thrown onto the wall and surrounding areas, a real spectacle when proven in such a grand configuration at Salone del Cell this 12 months.

A cluster of modern Aura pendant lights by Snøhetta with clear glass shades hangs from the ceiling in a contemporary interior space.

“Fairly than designing a fixture to carry mild, we got down to design mild itself – sculpting it with precision and management,” says Marius Myking, Director of Snøhetta Product Design. “This assortment embodies the intersection of physics, engineering, and design, made doable by way of our shut collaboration with Viabizzuno. Collectively, we’ve redefined what’s doable with mild.”

Close-up view of a lit Aura Snøhetta modern pendant light fixture, with blurred large windows and lush greenery in the background.

A modern Aura Snøhetta glass pendant light hangs indoors with a large window and blurred greenery visible in the background.

Aura pendant lights with glass shades hang in vertical rows above a seating area in a dimly lit, modern interior space with arched architectural details.

A neatly made bed with beige linens, two pillows, and a dark headboard is centered beneath abstract wall art, creating an Aura Snøhetta-inspired space with bedside tables, small lamps, and a flower vase on the right.

A modern, circular Aura Snøhetta pendant light fixture hangs from the ceiling, emitting a soft white glow against a dark background.

A modern Aura Snøhetta pendant light with a conical glass shade hangs from the ceiling, glowing softly against a dark background.

A modern, conical Aura pendant light fixture by Snøhetta emits a soft glow in a dark, minimalist space.

A modern Aura Snøhetta pendant light fixture with multiple transparent, layered, circular glass shades suspended vertically against a dark background.

Settling proudly on the intersection of social, environmental, and economical sustainability, Snøhetta companions with business leaders in a strong number of disciplines to create considerate and impactful merchandise: structure, panorama structure, inside design, artwork, product design, and graphic and digital design. They goal to be a strong cornerstone in these areas, growing moments all through our day by day lives for individuals to attach; in any case, the agency shares their title with a gorgeous and traditionally vital mountain in Norway. In a time of elevated isolation, Snøhetta creates a tradition that unites, be it for the reviving of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reviving the Library of Alexandria, or the Nationwide September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion on the World Commerce Middle in New York Metropolis.

Modern Aura Snøhetta glass pendant lights hang from the ceiling in a stylish, high-ceilinged room with several people standing and talking below.

Viabizzuno is an Italian model shaping the best way we view lighting design. Based in 1994 with headquarters in Bentivoglio, Emilia-Romagna, they proceed to make use of the very best high quality supplies to supply new visions of how we understand mild throughout the office and at house. Knowledgeable design selections fueled by research-backed practices have continued to extend their notoriety globally, with a gross sales community lively in over 50 nations. Distinctive options and respectful collaboration are pure outcomes of this sort of work, spurring priority for extra sooner or later.

A mirror on a textured wall reflects people standing and talking; pendant lights, Aura Snøhetta-inspired touches, and large windows with green plants are visible in the room.

A group of Aura Snøhetta pendant lights hang in front of a wall with large windows and green plants outside. A mirror reflects two people standing nearby.

To be taught extra concerning the Aura mild by Snøhetta for Viabizzuno, go to snohetta.com.

Images courtesy of Snøhetta and Viabizzuno.

Rising up in NYC has given Aria a singular perspective into artwork + design, continually striving for brand new initiatives to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and private contact is central to what she loves concerning the constructed setting. Exterior of town, she enjoys climbing, biking, and studying about area.