we+design, new work "Remli"

Ambientec will be showcasing Remli, a new work by contemporary design studio we+design, at Milan Design Week 2024.

Announcement: Monday, April 15, 2024

Milan Design Week 2024 / Monday, April 15, 2024 - Sunday, April 21, 2024

Venue: Rossana Orlandi Gallery
15th - 21st April 2024 / 9:00 - 20:00 (-17:00 17th April)

Milan Design Week 2024 special page
https://ambientec.co.jp/pages/milano-design-week-2024

"Remli" Project Overview

"Urban Origin" is a research project undertaken by we+ that sees Tokyo as the place of origin of used materials and explores new value in waste by returning to the origin of the relationship between humans and materials, which is to "use indigenous materials and process them simply with our own hands."
Ambientec was inspired by the we+ project, which explores the origins of manufacturing, and has used its sophisticated technical skills and craftsmanship to elevate it into a symbolic, highly poetic light object.

At industrial waste recycling plants, materials such as small pieces of broken glass, ceramic waste, concrete rubble, and other debris are sent to landfills without being separated.
These waste materials, known as "residue," were picked up from the plant and crushed further into fine powder in a mill. They were then mixed with soil and used as a plastering finish to paint the surface of the lighting fixtures, and "Remli" was born.
The surface, which is made up of a mixture of various materials, takes on beautiful gradations when exposed to light, revealing a rich range of textures.

Materials that were destined for landfill become new, modern, indigenous materials and are integrated back into everyday life.

< Project movie (English) >

The Japanese translation can be seen in the caption.
https://vimeo.com/933211651

DESIGNER PROFILE

we＋ / Contemporary Design Studio

Contemporary Design Studio

A contemporary design studio founded in 2013 by Toshiya Hayashi and Hokuto Ando, which uses methods based on research and experimentation to create new perspectives and values.

In today's society, where convenience and rationality are in demand, we value diverse values that are often overlooked, and explore the possibilities of alternative design that builds intimate coexistence with the natural and social environments. Members with diverse backgrounds and skills, including designers, engineers, researchers, and writers, come together to present independent projects born from their daily research both domestically and internationally. Utilizing the knowledge gained from these projects, we work on a variety of corporate and organizational projects, including commissioned work such as R&D and installations, branding, product development, spatial design, and art direction.

He has received numerous awards, including Dezeen Awards 2022 / Emerging Design Studio of the Year Public Vote (UK), FRAME Awards 2023 / Furniture of the year (Netherlands), Wallpaper* Design Awards 2022 / Best Elements of Surprise (UK), EDIDA 2019 / Young Designer of the Year Nominee (Italy), and the Japan Space Design Award Gold Prize. His works are on display at the Vitra Design Museum in Germany.

https://weplus.jp/

Remli Product Overview

Release date and price: Spring 2024 (to be determined)
*This new product is a new experimental project and collection by Abientec, and will have a different distribution channel, ordering method, and pricing than existing collections.
Light source: Original LED module
Color temperature: 2500K
Continuous lighting time: 150 hours, 72 hours, 24 hours, 8 hours *4-step dimming
Material: Concrete, glass, ceramics, etc. / Aluminum, silicon, ABS, etc.
Charging method: Dedicated charging stand (USB type-C)
Size: 122φ × 155(mm)
Weight: 900g (excluding charging stand)