The Art of Design Issue 28 2017 | Page 66

66 LET THERE BE LIGHT The German manufacturer is committed to crafting its products locally, which bear The LS Zero is highly customizable with single or multiple frames that come in 27 colours. the “Made in Germany” certification. Switches are the unsung heroes of a patented invention: a 45 degrotation pull of functionalities, such as dimming, blind building; often thought of as simply a means switch. His brand soon focused on switches control, air conditioning control, telephone to spectacular lighting that illuminates and sockets. It wasn’t until 1968 that a new and broadband cable connections, TV and exquisite furniture and magnificent icon was born: a Bauhaus-inspired switch satellite signal connections as well as Smart architecture. But true luxury takes care of with a maximum switch area of 70 x 70mm, Home solutions. They’re also versatile: The details we don’t notice, and that’s what Jung offering a new standard of functionality, flush-mounted LS ZERO is known for its has been doing for a hundred years. design and user comfort. Impressively, the easy integration into furniture, brickwork or company has managed to remain in the drywalls. Based in Sauerland, Germany, Jung is one family after all these years, and is now run by of the largest German manufacturers of the founder’s grandson, Harald Jung. electrical installation devices and systems, The variety of functions is equally matched by its designs. The LS range alone has offering customised solutions for homes, The legendary LS 990 is now a classic borders of differing widths, while the CD offices, hotels and commercial spaces. among flat switches. While its timeless form range replaces the angular design of the Its switches and control solutions can be has remained unchanged for half a century, LS with rounded corners. The products are found in leading hotels and commercial and it has taken on plenty of new materials and predominantly made of high-quality plastic, cultural spaces around the world, and it has colours. The Les Couleurs ® Le Corbusier glass and metal, but Jung has also recently amassed a sizeable collection of innovation range offers the LS 990 in 63 matte shades. introduced the LS range in brass, produced and design awards for its efforts. by hand and available in different shades. Jung switches don’t just turn on lights. It all began with an electrician by the name In its mission to make living more of Albrecht Jung who started producing his comfortable, its devices include all sorts www.jung.de