BUD PENDANT GETS A MAKEOVER

More than two decades after its first release, the Bud pendant from ISM Objects has been refreshed with a new pint size diffuser and contemporary metallic suspension.

The Bud pendant was one of the very first designs we developed at ISM Objects and in many ways helped us set the standard for every creation that has followed.

In addition to its three standard sizes – small (Ø120mm x H240mm), medium (Ø120mm x H333mm) and large (Ø120mm x H550mm) – the Bud pendant is now available in a special ‘pocket sized’ of Ø120mm x 200mm. Like each size in the Bud range, it forms a beautiful cluster when grouped at various heights and looks equally elegant on its own.

The latest Bud release has a metallic flex cable suspension in gold or silver and its sustainable LED light source casts a warm ambient glow. It features a matching metallic coupling above its classic cylindrical shaped diffuser, which is crafted from moulded opal polymer with a matte textured finish.

The three larger Bud pendants have a suspension in a choice of black, white or clear cable, or anodised aluminium rod that is adjustable on installation.

Perfection cannot be improved upon - but the Bud pendant shows that it can be enhanced.  It is one of our original designs and has helped pave the way for our diverse collection that has been lighting up interiors for more than 25 years.

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FAB 25 TABLE LAMP WINS A 2018 GOOD DESIGN AWARD® FOR PRODUCT DESIGN

We are excited to announce that our Fab 25 Table Lamp, designed by ISM Objects, has received a prestigious Good Design Award for Product Design, recognising its outstanding design and innovation.

We work hard to design and manufacture innovative and sustainable contemporary lighting and it is an honour to receive this award alongside the high calibre of our industry peers

Fab 25 Lamp is the evolution of our original Fab Lamp designed in 1991, which won an Artist & Industry award for design and production. The original Fab Lamp embodied many of the concepts that we set out to explore when they established ISM Objects: local batch production, flat-pack assembly for economical transportation and disassembly for recycling at the end of the product lifecycle. There have been many advances in manufacturing and lighting technology since the Fab Lamp, so Simon and Celina designed a new product that referenced the original but incorporated innovative new features.

Like the original, Fab 25 is a modern and appealing table lamp. It has an elegant shape machined from aluminium and stainless steel and comes in a flat-pack gift box. It now also incorporates the latest technology including LED lamp, cordless battery power and USB re-charging.

We set ourselves a challenge to redesign an item that was very special to us and a major step in the evolution of our design careers. For both the Fab and Fab 25 lamps to receive industry awards is affirmation of our commitment to designing and manufacturing products based on progressive and sustainable thinking.

Good Design Australia hosted the annual awards ceremony at the Sydney Opera House on 17 May, celebrating the best of Australian design. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the awards and it attracted a record number of entries. Danish architect Jan Utzon congratulated all the 2018 winners, and the products will be showcased to the general public during Vivid Sydney from 25 to 27 May 2018 at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay.

Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence by ClarkeHopkinsClarke

Light is an important element of educational and health environments as it can affect the productivity of students and wellbeing of patients. Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence is a vibrant learning environment for specialist health and community services programs. Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the building now has plenty of natural light as well as the warm glow of our HD3 Pendants and HD2 Wall Lights.

ClarkeHopkinsClarke transformed the existing building to create a new facility inspired by transparency, health and connectedness. A high-performance double-glazed façade has replaced the original bricks, enhancing natural light and ventilation, which aid productivity and wellbeing and contribute to the centre being an enjoyable and sustainable place for students and staff to work and learn.

The internal environment has been reconfigured to maximise usability and to create active, vibrant spaces that prioritise learning. This includes high-tech virtual labs that simulate different learning scenarios, and adaptable classrooms and collaborative spaces that allow for flexibility.

Our HD3 Pendants and HD2 Wall Lights feature in informal study and collaborative spaces. We pared these lights back to their essential forms with a circular wall canopy, cylindrical shield and spherical bulb, making them a popular choice for a range of environments. The wall lights are fixed to timber batten partitions and the warm glow highlights the grain of the timber. The pendants have been grouped in threes and suspended from the ceiling amongst vertical panels in the same aqua colour as the powder-coated finish of the lamp. A series of HD3 lights also illuminate the kitchen benches.

The bulbs are vintage-style LED lamps, which have a long life, low-energy consumption and high-quality light output.

The aqua-coloured fixtures complement the strong identity evident throughout the facility. The cellular theme pervades the internal planning, landscaping, interior design and wayfinding with colourful hexagons featuring on the floor covering, upholstered seating, glazed-wall graphics and signage.

Bendigo TAFE Health and Community Centre of Excellence opened early 2018 for the academic year.