Dezeen Showroom: Hanghzhou design agency Mario Tsai Studio has created the Mazha Lighting System 5.0, a modular lighting system that may be prolonged with out being restricted by the size of wires.
Mario Tsai Studio drew on scaffolding constructions when designing the lighting system, which is one among 5 tasks shortlisted within the lighting design class of Dezeen Awards 2022.
The title “Mazha” means a standard Chinese language foldable stool, a design that additionally knowledgeable the lighting system. The system permits customers to create a various vary of sizes and kinds by utilizing solely three parts: lighting tubes, steel poles and hanging wire.
Designed for low voltage to run by way of the lighting construction itself, the system works with out individually wiring the tubes, as its uncovered steel parts are utilised as part of the circuit.
Mazha Lighting System 5.0 – the newest model of the design, which was first launched in 2018 – is designed as a grid that connects the lighting tubes, that are diagonally inserted into the grid.
The grid construction might be prolonged “infinitely”, the studio stated, and extra lighting tubes might be added to create an even bigger construction that maintains its visible lightness. The modular design additionally means the system can be utilized to create a wide range of completely different gentle constructions.
The design additionally stems from Mario Tsai Studio’s philosophy of subtraction — stripping off something pointless in a design.
“It makes virtually all of my work look clear and intuitive,” studio founder Mario Tsai stated.
In line with Tsai, having a easy construction additionally ends in low upkeep and provides to the longevity of the product.
Within the Mazha Lighting System 5.0, the modular system permits all parts of the lighting system to get replaced and reconfigured simply, which the studio says contributes to the sustainability of the product.
“Such design helps cut back the dimensions of the packaging and the price of transport as effectively,” Tsai added.
Alongside Mazha Lighting System 5.0, tasks shortlisted within the lighting design class of Dezeen Awards 2022 embrace a variety of luminaires manufactured from aluminium waste and handmade lights from cut up timber.
Product: Mazha Lighting System 5.0
Designer: Mario Tsai
Model: Mario Tsai Studio
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