A New Installation Crafted For A Private Residential Development In The Heart Of London Nulty Bespoke have completed a very special commission for the main entrance of a new private residential development in London. Specialists in custom luminaire design, the Nulty Bespoke team worked in collaboration with Goddard Littlefair and in conjunction with Canary Wharf Contractors to create the custom-made suspended installation
The inspiration behind the feature came from the strength, beauty and power of birds, with the design focusing on the aerodynamic formation of a bird’s wing and the movement of birds in flight. The intricate design comprises of 170 individual ‘bird’ components, each one made from hand-blown clear glass. Whilst still molten, each component was manipulated to form a shape resembling wings and then dipped into water to create a cracking effect. The glass birds were then placed into a furnace to ensure that they solidified and remained stable pieces. This process also creates a glistening texture giving the impression of a bird gliding through clear skies. The crackled effect on the surface of each component allows them to catch the light and sparkle in suspended glory.
“We are so proud of our latest installation, ‘Envolée’, meaning ‘to fly’ in French”, says Alison Smith, Creative Manager at Nulty Bespoke. “We wanted to symbolically represent strength in numbers and the complexities of bird flight. Each component is intricate in its own way, but when they appear together, their shape mimics bird murmuration and the movement of soaring.” The installation hangs above the stairwell, which connects the reception to the mezzanine floor. The large double height space of the reception area encouraged the team to design something that would use as much of the space as possible in order to create a breath-taking focal point for those entering the building. The composition travels alongside those moving from one floor to the other via the stairs and mimics the curvature of the stairwell design.
Each component is suspended from the ceiling using gold finished cables. Nulty Bespoke strategically added adjustable downlights in the ceiling to increase light levels for the composition and enhance the play between light and shadow. This has helped to make the feature more prominent in the space and to animate the birds and elevate their presence. The downlights are orientated in a way to ensure holistic coverage of the space beneath them. Light pours down onto each component, catching their sparkle and enhancing their lustrous aesthetic.
About Nulty Bespoke: Nulty Bespoke works in close collaboration with clients to guide them through every step of the bespoke lighting process to produce exceptional light fittings that are lovingly designed, handcrafted, and beautifully constructed. A Nulty Bespoke light fitting blends in seamlessly with its surroundings while simultaneously standing out as a work of art.
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