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Jung
the World Of Hospitality
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. But
true luxury takes care of details we don’t
notice, and that’s what Jung has been doing for
a hundred years.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Website: www.jung.de