Louis Poulsen Enigma 425 Pendant Light
Enigma 425 Pendant light
ENIGMA 425 PENDANT LIGHT
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.
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.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.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.
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
LIGHT SOURCE
Light source 1x20W GU10
APPLICATIONS
- Residential
- Hotel
- Cultural
- Educational
- Retail
CHARACTERISTICS
Glare-free downward lighting, even surface illumination, matte upper surface diffuses light, shiny lower surface gives optimal reflection
FINISH
Brushed aluminium, clear coated or black wet painted. Shades: White or black acrylic.
MATERIALS
Cone and pendant tube: Lacquered or wet painted brushed aluminium. Wire: Stainless steel. Shades: Acrylic.
MOUNTING
- Suspension type: Cable 2x0,75mm².
- Canopy: Yes. Cable length: 3m.
WEIGHT
Max 4.2 kg & 8.3 kg
USE
Interior lighting
CLASS
Ingress protection IP20. Electric shock protection II w/o ground.
DIMENSIONS
- Width : 422 mm
- Height : 740 mm
- Length : 422 Max 1.1 kg
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.