Petit Central

Project Description

The idea of a desk lamp with only a horizontal pivoting mechanism was born out of the understanding that we place very different demands on our workstations today than before the age of computers and laptops.

The simple construction and heavy base allow the shade to be freely rotated for optimal glare-free light. The unconventional use of concrete for the base, terrazzo to be precise, provides a decorative feature and confidently asserts its position on the desk.

ECAL/ Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Located in Switzerland, the ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne ranks among the world‘s top ten universities of art and design. The ECAL is a state-funded institution and is proud to have as its only selection criteria the talent and desire for creativity of its applicants.

With around 620 regular students representing over 40 nationalities, it is an international platform for studies across a wide range of creative and artistic disciplines, at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

Our mission at the ECAL is to educate students so that they can achieve their full potential and develop successful careers in their chosen fields. We provide students with in-depth knowledge, challenging experiences and professional input from worldrenowned artists, designers, and practising experts, as well as collaborative ventures with industry and cultural institutions.

We believe strongly that today a university of art and design must not only provide necessary input and knowledge, but also prepare its graduates for successful integration within the professional world. Together with the regular curriculum and activities, we include a large number of collaborative projects, experiments and commissions from national and international companies and cultural institutions. Combined with the ECAL’s strong international presence and its participation in fairs, exhibitions and events, this approach enhances the visibility and value of the work of students.