Wind Powered Light from Demakersvan
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 04. 9.07
Dutch design house Demakersvan "work with museums, architecture-, furniture- and fashion companies, to commercial brands and self-initiated projects. But wherever the starting point is, challenging and beautiful products are always our aim."
They have designed this outside lamp from high end sail fabric, stainless steel, wood. "An outside lamp drawn from our home surroundings. The gently sweeping Dutch windmills were actually perfect generators of their own. With that in mind, we made this lamp. With every breeze it stores energy, enough to enjoy every summer evening until forever. Contemporary vs traditional, art vs functionality. Shaped by its function the big prop spans over one meter on each side. It is a self supporting light source that marks the landscape." ::Demakersvan via ::dezeen
What a great idea!