Raimond Tensegrity R89

Raimond Tensegrity R61

Dimensions Ø61 x H80 cm. Base H26cm.

Light source 162 LED, 2700K (warm light)

Light intensity 644 lumen

>> also see the Raimond Dome pendant

>> also see the Raimond & Raimond Zafu pendants

Materials solid oak base, leather straps, stainless steel 304 (for indoor use only), acrylic glass (PMMA)

Power supply flat, with integrated dimmer. Transparent cable, On/Off switch on the floor

The Raimond Tensegrity floor lamp was added to the eponymous pendant lamp collection in 2014. It represents a technical achievement: its construction is based on the architectural principle of tension and compression: tensegrity – hence its name. The result is an aerial ensemble, in perfect equilibrium where the forces are distributed equitably in every point of the structure. The luminous sphere seems to float delicately above its base, thanks to 5 straps that hold it.

The Raimond Tensegrity floor lamp uses the same technical and aesthetic codes as the other members of the collection: a double-shell sphere made with stainless steel strips, forming a thin and openwork triangular mesh that transport the electric current. LED tubes, powered by this structure, connect the 2 shells. They emit a pretty warm light in all directions. This really nice constellation of stars is enhanced by its solid oak structure and leather straps that will develop a beautiful patina over time.

moooi

Raimond Tensegrity floor lamp

design Raimond Puts & Ox-ID studio, 2014

"LED it be"

If there is some sort of thread that travelled through the life of Raimond Puts (1937 - 2012) then it must be that of technical engineering. The machine designer he later became developed this talent already at a very early age when he played around with his Meccano toy box. Technical science has fascinated him since. During his technical education, he was trained in the craft of metalwork and a new world opened up for him.

About thirty years ago he began building models from cheap materials like strip–iron, mosquito nets & paper. He became attracted to the challenges of making geometric shapes & models. Over the years he has experimented with all sorts of shapes & materials. He searched for solutions to the practical problems he encounters with an angel-like patience & determination. Over the years his constructions became more refined and by making use of the LED-technique, Raimond found an extremely productive combination. In his work he searched for the ideal integration of beauty & functionality. In his designs he always searched for the essence & created with minimal means, achieving maximum results.

He was not only interested in the exterior results. His objects stand as models for a world in which everything is connected to everything else. Everything fits perfectly. This conceptual simplicity inspired him to continue searching for newer constructions. In them, he found peace & continuous surprises.

In 2010 Raimond Puts won the best Woonproduct of 2010 Award (Sanoma Woon Awards) with the Raimond light.