a number of different buildings into a single entity , and to reorganise the development and production areas . In addition , the extension of the office space made it possible not only to set up new internal processes but also to create an appropriate , well-defined and meaningful external image that immediately shows off the company ’ s core business . A uniform look was created for the entire structure using the firm ’ s own products : the wire ropes wrapped around the body of the building , giving the impression of a lightly woven fabric . Light plays an indispensable supporting role in the project : when the sun goes down , the facade can only be made out through the reflections of the illuminated steel cables . “ Without lighting , the building would look inelegant ,” says rollimarchini . “ During the day , the sun makes it look different in every moment ; at night , this effect is achieved by the lighting on the wirework .” In collaboration with lighting designers Sommerlatte & Sommerlatte , L & L Luce & Light ’ s LYSS 1.0 7W 3000K projectors were identified as having the most suitable technical characteristics for the project ’ s success . By carefully positioning the products between the rope layers and using 10 ° x180 ° optics , it was possible to create a bladeof-light effect directed straight onto the steel rods – from top to bottom , in order to avoid disturbing the night sky and respect the surrounding rural environment . Furthermore , the product ’ s light distribution curve made it possible to maximise the distances between the fixtures . To achieve the desired result , the projectors had to be positioned directly on the horizontal poles of the metal structure supporting the cables . “ The LYSS projectors fully met our requirements and , placed between the cables , give the cable structure a sensual lightness ,” says rollimarchini . The studio ’ s engineers worked with L & L ’ s technical department to design and produce a custom bracket with a curved surface to attach the fixtures to the metal frame . The result is a facade that ’ s one of a kind , an original combination of metal weaves , light and creativity .
A mesh of light for Jakob Rope Systems
An international Swiss company illuminated by L & L Luce & Light products
L & L Luce & Light is an Italian company that specialises in the design and production of lighting systems using LED technology for indoor and outdoor applications . Internationally renowned and respected in the lighting design sector , L & L has realised many exceptional projects around the world . Among the company ’ s main strengths are the high quality and reliability of its products , which are entirely developed and produced in its factory in Vicenza . L & L also pays special attention to the sourcing of its materials , in order to retain the core value on which its operation is based : products that are Made in Italy .
Sitting in the midst of the lakes , mountains and quaint villages of Emmental in Switzerland , Jakob Rope Systems is an internationally renowned company with a long history . It was founded in 1904 in Trubschachen and was originally involved in the production of hemp ropes . Today , three generations later , Jakob Rope Systems is a well-established manufacturer of metal ropes , mesh and railings for the architecture and construction sectors , with numerous branches worldwide . The renovation project was overseen by the rollimarchini architectural practice , based in Bern , which had already been involved in the development of the new headquarters in Vietnam . The project ’ s scope was to unite and merge
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