Woven by Hand in the Philippines, Sold in Milan

Woven by Hand in the Philippines, Sold in Milan

Most lamps just sit there. They do their job, emit their light, and fade into the background of a room. Mirei Monticelli’s lamps are the kind you keep looking at. The Milan-based Filipina designer has built her practice around a single material: banaca, a woven textile made from the fibers of the banana-abaca plant, harvested…

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5 Lamps That Adjust Like Sunlight That Fix Your Circadian Rhythm To Keep Your Energy Up

5 Lamps That Adjust Like Sunlight That Fix Your Circadian Rhythm To Keep Your Energy Up

Entering a space and feeling an instant sense of calm and energy shows the effect of biophilic design. In contemporary built environments, the lack of connection to natural elements can reduce comfort, focus, and overall well-being. Light becomes the critical medium for restoring this connection. Biophilic lighting replicates the spectrum, dynamics, and intensity of daylight…

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