The Amman Light Ambient Light by Racha Tarazi

Home >




DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
The Amman Light

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Ambient Light

INSPIRATION:
On many connected hills, a series of buildings arranged like steps reflect the sun. From any point in the city, one can view their horizon-hued façades, punctuated by dark green cyprus trees. This is my Amman. The Amman Skyline Light is my homage to this incomparable view and my identity, an ambient sculpture to illuminate the many narratives within the city’s walls. The Amman Light can be used as a lantern on the wall or as a stand-alone piece. It can also be seen in the “off”mode as a sculpture.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This contemporary hand bent and hand assembled light, reflect the beauty of Amman; the city of steps. But most importantly this light carries many stories, experiences in which one can take and share anywhere they go. With very limited resources the design and details stand out. what holds the light together is also a slide through detail to give the user an option to hang it on the wall as a lantern.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Made to order every light sparks a memory into its owner’s heart. The moment it rests on a surface it's angled shape and steps edges spreads the spirit of Amman and the moment it is lit and the skyline of Amman illuminates, the personal stories unfold leaving the space with many shadows and smells of the place it was inspired from. If hung on the wall the reflection of the print and shape give a special ambient feel of Amman. When not lit, it’s sculptural which adds beauty to any space.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The Amman Light Project started in Nov 2013 in Amman – Jordan and launched in Amman Feb 2015 It was exhibited at: - Sep, 2014: Exhibited Zara Center Gallery (Soft Opening) - Nov, 2014: Artist from Gaza Exhibition, Zara Center Gallery - Mar, 2015: Lebanese Jordanian Exhibition, Intercontinental Hotel Amman

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
as the sun hits the hills of Amman especially in the evening the picture left is breathtaking. I took many photos of those hills and I started experimenting with shapes using paper and the prints. I came to realisation that the steps are an element that I should exaggerate, and to match its spirit an uneven angled shape took over the plan. My work is all hand assembled, the outer-shell is ink on plexi glass hand bend to shape. All the fittings are stainless steel hand welded and holds the shape using screws.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Plexi glass with ink print, Brushed stainless steel, and LED bulb H 27 cm X Dia 16 cm

TAGS:
Light, decorative, LED, plexi-glass, stainless steel, ambient, reflections, hand made, environment, Amman, Jordan, print, skyline

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
-

CHALLENGE:
Challenges started with the unforgettable scene that inspired me and rose up the bar for the solution. The result, which focused on the angled shape and stepped edges resolved this particular challenge. The second biggest challenge was the quality of print and materials. The light is produced in Jordan, which has limited resources for manufacturing and materials. Having to repeat the test pieces more than ten times to get the final print and shape up to an acceptable level was energy consuming.

ADDED DATE:
2015-03-22 13:37:59

TEAM MEMBERS (1) :
Racha Tarazi

IMAGE CREDITS:
Racha Tarazi, 2014.



CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Racha Tarazi Designs

PROFILE:
-



NOMINATION DETAILS

The Amman Light Ambient Light by Racha Tarazi is a Nominee in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category.

· This project is currently confidential as results have not been announced yet. Images and further details of the project is not available for public yet, please check back later. If you are the owner of this design, please login to view the images.

· Click here to register today inorder to be able to view the profile and other works by Racha Tarazi when results are announced.


AWARD DETAILS

The Amman Light Ambient Light by Racha Tarazi is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2014 - 2015.



· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Racha Tarazi.

· Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Racha Tarazi.


SOCIAL
+ Add to Likes / Favorites | Send to My Email | Submit Comment | Comment | Testimonials


See other A' Design Award and Competition WinnersA' Design Award Presentation Submit Your Designs
 
design award logo

BENEFITS
THE DESIGN PRIZE
WINNERS SERVICES
PR CAMPAIGN
PRESS RELEASE
MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
AWARD TROPHY
AWARD CERTIFICATE
AWARD WINNER LOGO
PRIME DESIGN MARK
BUY & SELL DESIGN
DESIGN BUSINESS NETWORK
AWARD SUPPLEMENT

METHODOLOGY
DESIGN AWARD JURY
PRELIMINARY SCORE
VOTING SYSTEM
EVALUATION CRITERIA
METHODOLOGY
BENEFITS FOR WINNERS
PRIVACY POLICY
ELIGIBILITY
FEEDBACK
WINNERS' MANUAL
PROOF OF CREATION
WINNER KIT CONTENTS
FAIR JUDGING
AWARD YEARBOOK
AWARD GALA NIGHT
AWARD EXHIBITION

MAKING AN ENTRY
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
REGISTRATION
ALL CATEGORIES

FEES & DATES
FURTHER FEES POLICY
MAKING A PAYMENT
PAYMENT METHODS
DATES & FEES

TRENDS & REPORTS
DESIGN TRENDS
DESIGNER REPORTS
DESIGNER PROFILES
DESIGN INTERVIEWS

ABOUT
THE AWARD
AWARD IN NUMBERS
HOMEPAGE
AWARD WINNING DESIGNS
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
MUSEUM OF DESIGN
PRIME CLUBS
SITEMAP
RESOURCE

RANKINGS
DESIGNER RANKINGS
WORLD DESIGN RANKINGS
DESIGN CLASSIFICATIONS
POPULAR DESIGNERS

CORPORATE
GET INVOLVED
SPONSOR AN AWARD
BENEFITS FOR SPONSORS
IMPRESSUM IMPRINT

PRESS
DOWNLOADS
PRESS-KITS
PRESS PORTAL
LIST OF WINNERS
PUBLICATIONS
RANKINGS
CALL FOR ENTRIES
RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONTACT US
CONTACT US
GET SUPPORT

Good design deserves great recognition.
A' Design Award & Competition.