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16. September 2025.

PORTRAIT OF AN ICON Ettore Sottsass, the designer who gave lighting a postmodern spirit

In the history of 20th-century design, there are few names that evoke as much fascination and divided opinion as Ettore Sottsass (1917–2007). Born in Innsbruck, raised in Turin, and building his career primarily in Milan, Sottsass was a figure who constantly balanced between architecture, industrial design, and artistic experimentation.

2. September 2025.

Living room lighting: How to create the perfect atmosphere

The living room is a space where relaxation, socializing, and various activities are intertwined. For this reason, lighting for the living room must be layered and well-thought-out. A single ceiling lamp can rarely satisfy all needs – from general visibility, through an intimate atmosphere, to directional light for reading. Poorly planned lighting creates shadows and makes the space monotonous, while a well-composed system of light sources emphasizes functionality and gives the space warmth.

26. August 2025.

Why magnetic rails can be a problem if you install them yourself

When a customer thinks about built-in magnetic tracks, the most common question is: is the installation something they can do themselves or is it better to call an electrician? A built-in magnetic track consists of an aluminum profile, power supply and connection points, and various light modules such as spotlights, linear or pendants are later magnetically inserted into it. The idea itself seems simple and modular, but behind it lies a serious electrical lighting system.

19. August 2025.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST How and when electric lighting arrived in Zagreb

Zagreb resisted the introduction of electric public lighting for a long time. Although citizens first witnessed an electric light on the corner of Gundulićeva and Ilica in 1877, the city authorities at the time continued to trust gas lamps. Despite the advice and visionary proposals of Nikola Tesla, who in 1892 proposed electrifying the city and building a hydroelectric power plant, the interests of the gas company and the costs of new systems slowed down the changes.

29. July 2025.

Lighting for business premises: How the Corda pendant shaped the identity of DPD City Depot

When furnishing the interior of the DPD City Depot in Zagreb, special attention was paid to the visual impression the space makes on its users. At the center of this impression is a striking pendant lamp called Cluster, made of aluminum and saturated glass. With its 150 cm diameter and 12 scattered light balls on E14 sockets, this compositional lighting goes beyond pure functionality – it visually organizes the space and creates a strong aesthetic signature of the brand.

11. July 2025.

PORTRAIT OF AN ICON Serge Mouille: ‘Sculptor of Light’ whose designs are still breathtaking today

When it comes to icons that influenced 20th-century lighting design, the name Serge Mouille is unavoidable. This French sculptor and metal lamp designer created a collection that still shapes spaces today as powerfully as the light it emits.

1. July 2025.

Chandelier as an artistic frame of space

In interiors that strive for uniqueness and visual identity, lighting often transcends functional boundaries and becomes an independent design element. The Cornica chandelier, created by Corda for Optika Ercegović in Šibenik, is just such an example.

17. June 2025.

Hotel lighting and the eternal dilemma: modern or classic lamps?

Hotel lighting is not just a matter of aesthetics or technical specifications. It is one of the key tools in shaping the atmosphere, mood, and perception of the object itself. Namely, light is the first thing a guest unconsciously senses upon entering a space. A warm-lit lobby creates a sense of welcome and security, while discreet, ambient lighting in rooms encourages relaxation and a sense of privacy.

10. June 2025.

What if the shade doesn’t fit the lamp or isn’t there at all? We have a solution

A lampshade is often treated as a consumable part. When it gets damaged, turns yellow, the wires break, or simply doesn't fit the space, it needs to be replaced. But looking for a new lampshade can be frustrating — the diameter, height, opening, thread, shape, material, color, or light diffusion don't match. If you've ever tried to find exactly what you need, you've probably come across a wall — stores offer ready-made pieces, rarely with the option to choose the size or design. And old lamps often have brackets that are no longer standard. What then?