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The product of classical inspiration and clever material tinkering, Pola uses the age-old form of a structural arch as a starting point. Toronto design firm Anony experimented with various materials and fabrication techniques before landing on a winning combination — in this case, an extruded aluminum pipe cut in half lengthwise. Each piece is built around a concealed LED strip that points inward, turning each frame into a diffuser. The result is a collection of floor lamps, table lamps, sconces, pendants and linear clusters that are as versatile and functional — not to mention aesthetically pleasing — as the classical arches that inspired them.

Award of Merit: Lighting Fixtures
Pola Collection

An extruded aluminum pipe cut in half lengthwise is built around a concealed LED strip that points inward, turning each frame into a diffuser.

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2014
People’s ChoiceLighting Fixtures
Design Firm
Pensar, Seattle, Washington
Design Team
Alex Diener and Kristin Will with Max Baker, Chad Brinckerhoff, Jonathan Hadley, Aaron Johnson, John Manthey, John Murkowski, Andrew Royal and Trent Wetherbee
Manufacturer
Illumagear
2014
Award of MeritLighting Fixtures
Designer
Todd Bracher, New York
Manufacturer
3M
2020
Award of MeritLighting Fixtures
Designer
Ichiro Iwasaki, Japan
Manufacturer
Vibia, Spain