Umut Yamac, a London-based architect and designer with Turkish heritage, has caught our attention! In 2011, Yamac established his own practice emphasizing the relationship between the different levels of engagement present among the user and the product.
The Perch Family was originally designed in 2014 as a limited edition of only 20 pieces. Recently, though, an additional “family” was added. This “family of lights” features 6 sculptural lamps of origami birds perched on branches, made of synthetic paper, steel and brass. Once touched, the branches sway, as do the birds sitting atop.
Handmade in London, these bird-shaped lights are elegant, functional and fun!
Perch Light for Moooi, 2016
Material: Synthetic paper, brass, steel
This piece was launched at Salone del Mobile in Milan. The 6 sculptural lamps of origami birds are as much artsy as they are useful.
Image courtesy of: Umut Yamac
Perch Light, 2014, Edition of 20 + 2 AP
Material: Paper, brass, gold plated steel, cork. Dimensions: Floor standing 1250 x 200mm, Wall mounted 500 x 350mm
Inspired by nature, the bird sits still unless touched and “activated”.
Image courtesy of: Umut Yamac, photographed by: Tom Gidlon
Yamac experimented because he didn’t like seeing the light source within the lamp. This thought evolved into thinking of how to house the light and this was Yamac’s take on origami.
The process of making the lamp is very delicate as it it’s made from archival paper, LEDs and brass. Testing different types of paper allowed Yamac to choose the one where the grain filtered the light perfectly!
Image courtesy of: Cool Hunting, photographed by: Tom Gidlon
The talented Umut Yamac with his beautiful “friend”… the collection developed as Yamac further experimented with the idea of balance.
Image courtesy of: Design Fetish