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Yamagiwa, the esteemed Japanese lighting company, returned to Fuorisalone after a hiatus of twelve years, unveiling their captivating installation titled "The Harmony of Form and Function." This installation served as a platform during Milano Design Week to reintroduce the globally renowned Taliesin® series of light fixtures, a collection ingeniously conceived by the legendary American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Thanks to the high precision of wood manufacturing technologies and techniques, as well as to the abilities of its skilled artisans, Yamagiwa is the only brand worldwide that receive permission from the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to reissue these items. Thus, the company has collaborated with acclaimed Japanese architects and designers to reinterpret Taliesin® designs, real examples of Japanese craftsmanship and artistry.
Adhering to their resounding motto, "The Art of Lighting," Yamagiwa remains steadfast in its mission to craft exquisite living spaces that not only exude beauty but also contribute profound value to society. This enduring commitment is an emblem of their dedication to the artistry of lighting.
In this era of technological advancements, where artificial intelligence and virtual reality are rapidly gaining traction, Yamagiwa chose to showcase the human-centered design of Frank Lloyd Wright at this years Milan Design Week. Renowned for his philosophy of "Organic Architecture," Wright advocated for a harmonious integration of architecture and nature, as a response to the dehumanising impact of functionalist architecture of the time. The mesmerising geometric forms and warm, indirect lighting of the Taliesin series of light fixtures stirs senses and evokes a sense of joy and happiness that is often lost in our contemporary world.
To best accentuate the beauty of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Lamp, Shigeru thought it would be ideal to use the lamp in a space with shadow, a sense of texture and materiality, rather than in a museum like white box.
The simple paper tube tunnel proposed here, runs through the exhibition space from the entrance to the end of the room. By using the same paper tube material from the bottom all the way up to the ceiling, the tunnel becomes an immersive space, allowing visitors to experience Taliesin’s soft quality of light and its texture of wood without being disturbed.
"Yamagiwa is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The world has changed dramatically over the past 100 years, but we have remained committed to the timeless beauty of lighting and have continued to provide lighting that is a part of people’s lives.
As we reach a new milestone, we will continue to provide high-quality lighting based on the craftsmanship we have cultivated in Japan for the world to see."
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