Diabla’s collections and objects are not designed for conventional or predictable environments. They can range from that subtle piece that adds a special touch to a specific ambience, to a piece that can become the central focus with its mould-breaking design or unusual colour choice. And that is the case with the 356 collection, one […]
Enviable entrances illuminated by VIBIA
An entry area is an opportunity to make a strong first impression, and businesses often use this space strategically to telegraph their unique culture and set an immediate mood. A key component in establishing this atmosphere is the lighting design—both to complement the furnishings and decor and to draw attention to specific spots and architectural […]
A new layer for Garden Layers
The Garden Layers collection, designed by Patricia Urquiola, opened new frontiers for GAN. It is the first outdoor collection produced by GAN, which follows the steps of its parent company GANDIABLASCO in bringing indoor standards of comfort and design to outdoor spaces. Garden Layers, since its launch in 2017, has been recognised with numerous design […]
June, remaiging traditional outdoor lighting
Created by Emiliana Design Studio, the June outdoor lighting collection is inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns. The designers referenced the iconic image of lanterns illuminating an alfresco summer gathering, translating it into a refined collection for Vibia. The moon-like spheres recall festive garlands festooned throughout a courtyard, garden or patio, casting a warm, ambient glow.
SEB Bank’s New Stockholm Headquarters
A leading Nordic financial services institution, SEB recently opened its new headquarters in Arenastaden near Stockholm. Housing approximately 4,500 employees, the 100,000 square-meter building features a modern sensibility and an open floor plan. Vibia spoke to the award-winning lighting designer on the project, Fanny Englund, who shared her inspirations and strategies and how she was […]
GANDIABLASCO featured in three of the most beautiful hotels around the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is probably GANDIABLASCO’s best ally. The Valencia based company’s furniture blends seamlessly with the natural surroundings of the shores of Mare Nostrum unlike any other place on earth, whether it be on the terraces of the Aegean Sea or the swimming pools of Provence rippled by the Mistral winds. This affinity with the […]
Let’s Pause, an artefact of handmade Nature
MEDITERRANEAN HANDMADE FURNITURE Let’s Pause is a way of understanding life, of doing things over time, looking after life’s small details, of living the moment and being aware of that moment. Because these pieces are not just furniture, they are a part of the land brought into your home, a journey back to nature, to give pause […]
Algorithm: Bespoke lighting on an intimate scale
Algorithm is a customisable lighting system, a kit of parts that gives interior designers and architects the opportunity to work with projects in order to optimise even the smallest and most intimate of spaces. A lighting system that is differentiated by virtue of the fact that each of its component parts represents excellence in design.
Curtain, streaming light
CURTAIN by Vibia is a new lighting typology that combines direct light with a vertical diffuser. These suspended light fittings allow for a daring division of space by illuminating and highlighting different zones as well as playing with the depth and textures of spaces.