Louis Poulsen Enigma 425 Pendant Light
ENIGMA 425 PENDANT LIGHT
ENIGMA 425 PENDANT LIGHT
Designed by Shoichi Uchiyama
The fixture emits glare-free, soft, comfortable downward light.
The shade design ensures even illumination of the surface. The matt upper surface diffuses the light, while the shiny lower surface ensures optimal reflection.
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Enigma 425 was designed by Japanese designer Shoichi Uchiyama in 2003. Uchiyama presented a design idea to Louis Poulsen which deconstructed the traditional chandelier concept into slim layers of concentric circles.
This involved floating shades held by ultrathin wires, providing a transparent and light expression.
The name enigma stands for ‘mystery’, referring to the fact that the shades appear to hover when viewed illuminated from a distance.
The idea fitted well with Louis Poulsen´s product philosophy, and was a new interpretation of the multi-shade system - Japanese grace combined with Scandinavian simplicity.
In 2018, the original aluminium version is joined by a new, black edition, expanding the design’s decorative possibilities, and creating a serene visual and atmospheric effect as it shapes and channels light.
designer
SHOICHI UCHIYAMA
Shoichi Uchiyama was born and bred in Tokyo. Since the foundation of Shoichi Uchiyama Design Office in 1977, he has been committed to creation of lighting fixtures with glare-free indirect light that make objects beautiful, and allow people to feel the texture and depth of objects.
He seeks quality lighting through the design of lighting fixtures, and devotes himself to realize the beautiful effect of indirect light in space.
As a basic concept, Uchiyama tries to create the ideal light distribution and the elimination of uncomfortable glare by controlling of light, through thorough understanding of light source characteristics. Such strict design process leads to the creation of simple and functional form, and it finally gives his products a minimalistic beauty of Japanese tradition.
He believes that the verification process for lighting effect in particular is essential to pursue high-quality lighting. By preparing for the fixture's full scale mock-ups with actual light source, he examines the intensity and color of light, the shadows casting on the objects, as well as the fixture's aesthetic appearance.
Uchiyama's lighting fixtures, which are created through an accurate calculation of light, are the proof of his design philosophy.
He has won the iF Award in Germany and the Good Design Award in Japan for designs created by his unique talent.
information
BRAND
Louis Poulsen
PRODUCT TYPE
Pendant Light
CABLE TYPE
- Blk pl
- Transp cable
COLLECTION
Enigma
PRODUCTION
Denmark
WEIGHTS
- 5741088726 : 1.1 kg
- 5741088739 : 1.0 kg
IP CLASS
20
DESIGNER
Shoichi Uchiyama
UGR TRANSVERSAL / AXIAL
- 5741088726 : 7.5/7.5
- 5741088739 : 10.9/10.9
COLOR
FINISH
- Brushed aluminium
- Clear coated
- Black wet painted.
DIMENSIONS
- Width : 422 mm
- Height : 740 mm
- Length : 422 mm
- Diameter : 425 mm
MOUNTING
- Canopy : Yes
- Cable length : 3m.
- Suspension type : Cable 2x0,75mm²
LIGHT SOURCE
Light source 1x20W GU10
DOWNLOAD
↓ Light source
CLASS
- Ingress protection IP20.
- Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
VARIANT NUMBER
- 5741088726
- 5741088739
SHADES
- White
- Black Acrylic
MATERIAL
-Wire : Stainless steel.
-Shades : Acrylic.
-Cone and pendant tube : Lacquered or wet painted brushed aluminium.
FEATURE
- Built-in Height
- Standby (W)
- Inrush Current
- Power Factor (P = 100 % / P = 50 %)
LIGHT DISTRIBUTION DIAGRAMS - 5741088726
