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Design Awards Gold Winner - University of California Los Angeles

Drewdrops

Entrant

University of California Los Angeles

Category

Lighting - Lamps & Luminaires

Client's Name

Country / Region:

United States

Drewdrops
Modular Decorative Lighting System

Inspired by dewdrops suspended on spiderwebs, this expandable lighting system transforms hospitality lobbies into welcoming landmarks. Its stainless steel cable mesh can grow, contract, and adapt its form to different spaces. Both the overall structure and number, position, and density of lighting modules are customizable according to each environment and its illumination requirements. Each borosilicate glass module contains an efficient LED and can be detached, replaced, or repaired, extending product life while reducing waste and cost. Machined brass nodes provide precision and elegance, while glass refracts warm light into shifting halos and shadows, inviting gathering, curiosity, connection, and emotional engagement.

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