ALMENDRA LINEAR

by Patricia Urquiola, 2022

The inspiration for Almendra can immediately be seen in its silhouette, a perfect combination of geometric rigour and curves drawn from the world of plants. Its connection with nature, however, is not strictly formal. On the contrary, it underlies a careful design to minimise environmental impact.

The opaque and transparent faces of the petals are made of a special polycarbonate deriving from a by-product of paper production rather than petroleum. This sustainable plastic material is based on renewable natural resources but does not unnecessarily consume land and water as a result of dedicated cultivation.

Suspension lamp with diffused light emission available in linear and organic compositions. Tubular structure made of aluminium and CNC aluminium terminals with a matte or metallized finish. Edge Lighting technology integrated. Light units can be turned by steps of 60º within the structure to change the direction of the light emitted. Metal rosette with matte white finish.  The integrated electronics in the ceiling rose allow the use of different dimming systems: 1-10V, DALI, push-dim or potentiometer. The product has been designed according to the ISCC standards and it is assembled with a total absence of glued components so that it can be completely separated for future recyclability.

A small open shell: natural and mechanical at the same time
Almendra in Spanish means almond. In Urquiola’s vision, the perfect organism embodies the union between nature and mechanics: a seed container, a presence with a simple shape that is however the custodian of a source of precious energy, the fruit. Which it lets out gently while opening up.