Let there be light
Switches are the unsung heroes of a
building; often thought of as simply
a means to spectacular lighting that
illuminates exquisite furniture and
magnificent architecture. It all began with an electrician by the name
of Albrecht Jung who started producing
his patented invention: a 45 degrotation
pull switch. His brand soon focused on
switches and sockets.
But true luxury takes care of details we
don’t notice, and that’s what Jung has
been doing for a hundred years. It wasn’t until 1968 that a new icon was
born: a Bauhaus-inspired switch with
a maximum switch area of 70 x 70mm,
offering a new standard of functionality,
design and user comfort. Impressively, the
company has managed to remain in the
family after all these years, and is now run
by the founder’s grandson, Harald Jung.
Based in Sauerland, Germany, Jung is one
of the largest German manufacturers of
electrical installation devices and systems,
offering customised solutions for homes,
offices, hotels and commercial spaces.
Its switches and control solutions can be
found in leading hotels and commercial
and cultural spaces around the world,
and it has amassed a sizeable collection
of innovation and design awards for its
efforts.
The legendary LS 990 is now a classic
among flat switches. While its timeless
form has remained unchanged for half
a century, it has taken on plenty of new
materials and colours. The Les Couleurs ®
Le Corbusier range offers the LS 990 in 63
matte shades.
Jung switches don’t just turn on lights.
In its mission to make living more
comfortable, its devices include all sorts
of functionalities, such as dimming, blind
control, air conditioning control, telephone
and broadband cable connections, TV
and satellite signal connections as well
as Smart Home solutions. They’re also
versatile: The flush-mounted LS ZERO
is known for its easy integration into
furniture, brickwork or drywalls.
The variety of functions is equally matched
by its designs. The LS range alone has
borders of differing widths, while the CD
range replaces the angular design of the
LS with rounded corners. The products
are predominantly made of high-quality
plastic, glass and metal, but Jung has
also recently introduced the LS range in
brass, produced by hand and available in
different shades.
www.jung.de
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