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Oligo: German Quality, Style and Ergonomics

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:42:18 +0000

The German company Oligo has been producing lighting systems since 1987. All the lighting objects by this brand are notable for innovative combinations, functionality and fine finishing and treatment of all components. Oligo offers the lamps and other lighting objects of all types: from architectural and office lighting to interior and decorative lamps and chandeliers.

The lighting by Oligo means a perfect combination of German quality, functionality and design. Design by Oligo is always modern and dignified – clear lines and forms make the lamps elegant and appropriate for practically all interiors. It should be noted that the quality and innovative character of Oligo lighting was many times marked by the prestigious design awards and prizes. For example, the Gatsby collection of lamps was awarded with the Red Dot design prize in 2001.

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The lighting by Oligo is widely used in various lighting systems. Products by Oligo are well-known all over the world for their quality and functional advantages. Every lamp by Oligo can be used as an independent object or can be combined with other lamps. That’s why it up to you to decide how to organize the light in your interior – and the specialists from Oligo will always be glad to help you with the technical side of the issue.

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Meet Advanced Fiber Optics – Europe’s Leader in Optic Fiber Lighting

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:28:02 +0000

AFO (Advanced Fiber Optics) is one of Europe’s leading producers of equipment and accessories for optic fiber lighting. The company manufactures a wide range of products: optic fiber and caps for it, projectors and optic ports, LED lighting systems, optic fiber lighting objects and lighting panels with dynamic effect. Products by AFO can help to find solutions to any inside or outside design problem: from original ideas for the interior lighting to beautiful landscape lamps, from lighting of swimming pools and water basins to creation of “sky of stars” effect.

AFO products are produced in series with each series being created for the solution of the specific task. So MicroBraid optic fiber is used to realize the interior lighting projects – lighting of walls, ceilings, stairs, etc. The Reflex series is aimed at spot lighting of various objects (for example antique exhibits, paintings, show-room objects and so on) while the Fiberance series provides the display lighting.

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The novelty by AFO is the Lofoten series which is ideal for the lighting of swimming pools, fountains and basins. This series offers the possibility to light big mass of water which can lead to a very spectacular effect.

The AFO lighting systems can be installed on various surfaces: soil, water, cement, etc. All this is possible wing to the unique qualities of the optic fiber – electrical and fire safety, water resistance and mechanical durability.

AFO was established 10 year ago in Barcelona, Spain, and today features a large dealer net all over the world.

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Meet Zonca Illuminazione: Elegant Lighting from Italy

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:51:43 +0000

Zonca Illuminazione is an Italian brand offering a wide range of lighting for interior and landscape design as well as for technical purposes. The lighting by Zonca is notable for the highest level of technical and artistic execution. The collection is really very diverse: chandeliers, pendants, ceiling lighting, desk lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps, spot lights and various landscape lights.

For over a century Zonca has dedicated itself to creation of lighting ideas and solutions. Today, Zonca is present worldwide, offering a wide range of high-quality products in terms of technology and aesthetics, giving you the possibility of incorporating quality lighting and design in your projects.

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Designers from Zonca embody the best aesthetic ideas in their creations and use the highest quality materials. They offer lighting objects in the “modern classics” style made of alabaster glass, crystals, expensive fabrics and metals. The “high-tech” collection of lamps is also worth paying attention – the laconic and minimalist design makes them perfect for office lighting.

Zonca is also engaged into producing lighting to order creating the lamps and chandeliers on the basis of ideas of its customers. Zonca lighting is famous all over the world and is used to decorate the interiors of the luxurious hotels and reception halls. The lamps and chandeliers by this brand are able to cerate a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort in your home as well as to make the interior brighter and more interesting.

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Traddel Lighting for Modern Design

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 11:33:15 +0000

In the last several years the interiors in modern high-tech style have become very popular. Minimalist design concepts and functionality of such interiors made them perfect for offices, studies and sometimes even apartments and houses. Lighting plays a very important role in such interiors as the minimalist and laconic and at the same time stylish design of the lamps, pendants and wall lighting is able to accentuate the individual character of the interior and cast the light on the most important features of the design and the personality of the owner. In this respect the lighting by Traddel can be an ideal solution.

Traddel is an Italian producer of interior, architectural and landscape lighting. The brand distinguished between the outdoor and indoor lighting objects and both collections are worthy of closer attention. The lamps for outdoor lighting are made of the highest quality aluminium or stainless steel and feature a very high level of water resistance. They are subject to a special anti-corrosion treatment – chromatizing – that guarantees exceptional durability and protection from outer shocks. The indoor collection lamps are made of the same high quality materials. They are equipped with the glow lamps, luminescent, halogen and metal-halogen lamps as well as the most reliable and bright LEDs – Luxeon.

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All Traddel products are characterised by an essential design and conceived to blend in with any technical lighting design with strength of expression and flexibility.

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Working On Exterior Home Lights

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:12:23 +0000

In order to feel yourself comfortable outside in the late evening you need to have some artificial lighting. Exterior home lighting is very important: as well as the hall in the house it forms the first impression about our home.

First of all, lighting is needed in the areas where the paths are. Lights can be turned on by a switcher or they can turn on automatically, reacting on a person’s oncoming. A decent lighting is necessary at the entrance to the house, especially where there are steps and stairs. Such lighting also helps people to see the number of the house, the name of the street and the owner’s name. Moreover it is easier to find your keys and insert them in the locks when you have some light around.

Lighting of the parking, garage entrance, patio and barbeque area will be of much help. But don’t overdo it, otherwise you’ll be blinded by too much light and feel yourself exposed and unprotected.

Electric garlands, candles and garden lights will create a romantic atmosphere in your garden. Use lights of a small capacity that will add a light-and-shade sparkling and add some mystery. Special outdoor lights located on the ground also create an effective impression. Check out these stones outdoor lamps from Oluce. They will change your garden into a fairy tale.

Right outdoor lighting is a real art. With its help such usual things as a sculpture, a vase or a small fountain can be turned into wonderful masterpieces. For example, you may use Solar Bud from Luceplan that are very useful and economical, because they don’t need electricity; they work on the energy of the sun. As you see, exterior home lighting can turn out to be not only beautiful but money-saving also.

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