Sculptural shape. Delicate drama.
“ The Spire fixtures are dramatic, architectural elements. Light reflected into (and through) the shade treat the porcelain form as its own small scale architecture. ”
Inspiration.
I have been inspired by spires ever since childhood; they are monoliths that are stunning from a distance. With this collection I aimed to explore the feeling of looking up into the interior of that vessel of empty space.
Armature study.
Material study.
Engineering.
It was important to amplify the delicate nature of the shade by removing cumbersome fastening. The solution was a tuck-fastened cavity baked into the shade’s architecture - resulting in only one screw required to marry shade to stem.
Material magic.
Porcelain is a notoriously difficult material to manipulate, yet its organic quality pairs beautifully with light. Experiments in minor tolerances and compound curves were crucial to lock in a form that was both statuesque and structurally sound. Portuguese porcelain adorns the final fixtures.
