Two lighting objects, Tower and Shed, both made of ceramic. Tower consists of stacked disks separated by cylindrical center pieces that house bands of LEDs illuminating the undersides of the disks and providing ambient light. Shed is an open cube that can be placed orthogonally or diagonally to orient light in different directions. Lightbulb and socket are an integral feature of the design.
Tower and Shed have a micro-architectural presence in the domestic environment. They suggest an invisible existence inhabiting these structures. Mysterious during daylight, seemingly alive when illuminated at night.
A project by
Antenna Design New York
Antenna Design New York was founded in 1997 by Masamichi Udagawa and Sigi Moeslinger. Their aim is to make the experience of objects and environments more useful, enjoyable and meaningful.
Antenna’s work spans physical and digital space for public and corporate clients as well as for cultural institutions. Antenna’s design of New York City and Washington DC subway cars affects the urban experience of millions of people daily. When addressing complex problems, such as technological change and the transformation of culture, Antenna’s approach to design, which is rooted in the belief that design is about shaping people’s behavior, helps to deal with the unfamiliar.
Antenna’s work has won numerous awards, including the National Design Award in Product Design from the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum. Antenna's "Help Point Intercom" for the New York MTA is included in the permanent collection of the MoMA in New York.