NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL

Edward Wilson once wrote that nature “holds the key to our aesthetic, cognitive and spiritual satisfaction”. He would later elaborate on this, coining what we now refer to as biophilia (the belief that humans must seek sustained connection with the outdoor world if they are to live an effective life).

In design, biophilia adopts a number of aliases but is particularly present in contemporary lighting design. Advances in LED technology have allowed designers to create everything from floral blooms through to brass birds, each of which encourages us to take a closer look at the world around us.

In recent years, we’ve seen a boom in the number of ornithological designs. Each seeks to transform the magic of birdsong into a tangible glow.

Grasshopper Floor Lamp

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Elsewhere, ornate hives and delicate blooms are used to provide gentle illumination while doubling as striking focal points.