19. November 2025.
Interior designers often notice the same mistakes that persist from project to project. The most common of these is the so-called "spot grid", where the ceiling is cluttered with evenly spaced recessed lights.
21. October 2025.
Gae Aulenti (1927–2012) was one of the most versatile and influential figures in 20th-century Italian design. century. An architect, set designer and lighting designer, she graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in the post-war period when cities, but also ideas, were being rebuilt.
7. October 2025.
When people think of Tiffany lamps, most people think of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the son of a famous jeweler and pioneer of art glass. His opulent lamps made of multi-colored stained glass have become a symbol of American Art Nouveau and an indispensable element of world design history.
19. August 2025.
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.
11. July 2025.
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.
8. July 2025.
When we talk about the development of modern lighting, it is hard not to start by asking what would have happened if Edison’s direct current (DC) system had won the “war of electricity” instead of Tesla’s alternating current (AC). Direct current would have required a power plant to be located in close proximity to every street, factory, or home. It cannot withstand long-distance transmission. This would have made mass electrification – and therefore lighting – extremely expensive. It would also be logistically demanding and only available in densely populated urban centers.
17. June 2025.
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.
20. May 2025.
In the world of lighting design, where aesthetics and functionality are constantly intertwined, Jasper Morrison’s Glo-Ball series for Flos stands out as a symbol of the balance between beauty and practicality. Designed in 1998, this series, and in particular the Glo-Ball Suspension, has become an icon of contemporary design thanks to its simple yet powerful aesthetic. This article explores the significance of the Glo-Ball series, its design, materials and the philosophy that makes it timeless.
14. May 2025.
One of Corda Lighting's latest projects was the creation of special ceiling lamps for the 200-year-old renowned Austrian Hotel Post, located in the beautiful Austrian town of Velden am Wörthersee.
