{"id":220789,"date":"2018-10-12T06:07:34","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T05:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibia.com\/behind-the-design-of-vibias-duo\/"},"modified":"2022-11-04T14:49:50","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T13:49:50","slug":"behind-the-design-of-vibias-duo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibia.com\/en\/behind-the-design-of-vibias-duo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vibia\u2019s Duo: Behind the Design"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A striking combination of warm wood and industrial metal, the Duo<\/strong><\/a> ceiling lamp is distinguished by its compelling material contrast. Featuring a veined oak interior contained within in a sleek aluminum shell, the gently curved silhouette evokes a soothing, enveloping sensibility.<\/h2>\n

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Designed by Ramos & Bassols<\/a>, Duo<\/strong><\/a> was inspired by the use of simple wood and concrete to define areas of a construction site. Reimagining that look for a lighting fixture, they paired richly textural wood with sleek, high-tech metal. The combination provides versatility and a compelling visual juxtaposition between the earthy, organic interior and the more refined exterior.<\/p>\n

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Working with two very distinct materials\u2014each possessing a different thickness\u2014presented technical challenges. Wood is difficult to maneuver, whereas the sheet metal and use of a lathe provided more manufacturing precision and the ability to form the fixture\u2019s outline.<\/p>\n

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Incorporating LED technology was critical to Duo<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s design. The knurled glass diffuser lends the illumination\u00a0a natural lends the illumination a natural effect that\u2019s enhanced by the wood\u2019s warm glow, while the exterior ensures an even distribution of light. Affixed to the ceiling, Duo<\/strong><\/a> integrates into the architecture like a skylight channeling the brightness from outside.<\/p>\n

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