Architect and Builder February/March 2019 | Page 77

NEWSWORTHY ROLFES PIGMENTS ENHANCE THE COLOURPIN II Choosing colour is becoming more of an emotional experience eliciting reactions and influenc- ing decisions. Rolfes Pigments Colourpin II is a technology-driven approach to matching colours is set to change how people see and replicate colours. Using any item from fabric to plastic to wood, the Colourpin II is fast becoming a recognised tool for DECORATIVE PANEL LIGHTS Warehouse 3 manufactures a decorative lighting panel with multiple applications. The panel is designed to take more than 10 different insert materials. This allows architects and interior designers the freedom to match any finish on projects. They are available in lengths up to 3m long. Standard size is 1.5m by 20cm.They can be supplied with lighting on the front or the rear of the panel. Warehouse 3 also offers a a range of matching shelves, cubes and half cubes that work in conjunction with the panels. The system is designed to work from a single panel light to multiple overlapping designs. The panel lights and shelves are a simple, cost effective way to create feature walls in residenitial,commercial and retail properties. [email protected] any company or individual trying to match colour. As a leading provider of pigments into paint, printing ink, plastics and construction industries, the Colourpin II is one of the easiest ways to instantly read the colour breakdown of the surface scanned. Since launching the initial device, together with NCS, the database has been upgraded to include over 4,400 colours. Rolfes Pigments has invested time and resources to not WILLOWLAMP INTRODUCES THE LINK willowlamp’s nature-inspired silhouettes and affinity for symmetry have become recognisable hallmarks of the lighting brand’s identity. Now, in a departure for the company, The Link art piece presents a new direction and stylistic development for Founder and Creative Director Adam Hoets. The clean lines and crisp sensibility of the graphic new design gives it a contemporary character, which opens up wider stylistic scope for decorators and homeowners alike. ‘In a way, The Link extends the aesthetic I began to explore with the Geometric Storm, but it is its own unique animal,’ says Hoets. Prompted by the idea of exploring a dynamic intersection of geometric shapes, the structure of The Link finds a balance between delicacy and solidity. ‘The contrast between the transparency of the chain and the seemingly solid volumes interested me as an idea,’ explains Hoets. A dramatic and sculptural geometric design resembling giant abstracted chain links, the piece features two different metallic tones to enhance the sense of three dimensionality. Customisable in that additional links can be added to the chain to create a longer version of the design, The Link can be made even more impactful for double- or triple-volume spaces. Despite being composed of nothing other than rectangles at perpindicular angles to one another, the interplay of forms gives The Link the appearance of complexity and a striking presence unlike anything willowlamp has created to date. The Link is illuminated by an array of G4 UFO LEDs and comes in a choice of eight different colour options. www.willowlamp.com Interior Watch only upgrade the database, but also improve the device based on user experience. Now offering a 90% accuracy when converting the corresponding colour into CMYK, RGB, L*a*b* and lightness values remains an exciting technology Formulations have innovation: been fine- tuned, making the Colourpin an invaluable tool for anyone working with colour. It will greatly assist decorators, painters and anyone else needing to ensure the original colour is matched perfectly. www.rolfespigments.co.za 77