Navicula

Navicula is inspired by microscopic diatoms which live in water and produce 50% of the air we breathe. The light is crafted from strong, multi-layered bamboo plywood creating a natural skeletal skin.



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Navicula is inspired by microscopic diatoms which live in water and produce 50% of the air we breathe. The light is crafted from strong, multi-layered bamboo plywood creating a natural skeletal skin. The tensile form is lit internally by an LED strip which emits a soft upwards glow of light. Navicula is ideal for a dining table, lounge, foyer, reception or as a sculptural lighting feature. In 2016 Navicula won a Gold Best award and in 2017 a Good Design award. Navicula featured in the Grand Designs New Zealand 'Floating Beach Bach' in 2020.

The Story of Navicula - Diatom to Design

A Short Film By David Trubridge

Information

Dimensions

Navicula Small
Width
570mm (22”)
Length
1440 mm (57”)
Height
200mm (8”)
Weight
2kg (4.4lb)
Navicula Medium
Width
900mm (35”)
Length
1950mm (77”)
Height
380mm (15”)
Weight
3kg (6.6lb)
Navicula Large
Width
1000mm (39”)
Length
2500mm (98”)
Height
450mm (18”)
Weight
6kg (13.2lb)

Packaging

Navicula Small
Width
1130mm (44”)
Length
90mm (4")
Height
750mm (30")
Weight
6kg (13.2lb)
Navicula Medium
Width
1130mm (44")
Length
90mm (4")
Height
750mm (30")
Weight
7kg (15.4lb)
Navicula Large
Width
1280mm (50")
Length
925mm (36")
Height
95mm (5")
Weight
13kg (28.7lb)

Order Times

Please note: Painted options of Navicula are generally cut to order with a lead time of up to 8 weeks. If you need your light urgently, please contact us for current stock levels:here

Finishes

  • Bamboo
  • White (one or two sides)
  • Black one side (inside or outside)
  • Black two sides
  • Pink
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Aqua
  • Lime
  • Custom

Materials

Plywood (components)

Nylon (Clips)

Aluminium (Used in heatsink)

Polycarbonate (Used in LED diffuser)

Steel (screws)

Stainless Cables

Led Strip

Free Shipping

Shipping times will vary depending on your location:

NZ - 3-14 working days

Rest of World - 2 - 6 weeks

Lamping

LED Strip (Tridonic)

2700K (Warm White)

Dimmable

CRI: 90

24 Volts DC

LED ceiling facing

5000mm Cord Length

5000mm Stainless trace

Installation & Components

The light must be installed by a qualified Electrician in accordance with national wiring regulations - DO NOT attempt to install it yourself. Intended for dry interior spaces.

All Sizes: 5m / 15ft Cordset

All Sizes: 2 x 5m Suspension Wires

Warranty

This light is warranted for three years from date of purchase for failure of parts, not including fair wear and tear. Please check now that all parts are present - we can only replace anything missing before assembly.

Care Instructions

All wooden lights are intended for use in dry interior conditions only, and can be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened in warm water when light is switched off.

Awards

Best Award, Gold, 2016

Good Design Award, Chicago Atheneum, 2017

GOOD Design Award, 2021

Assembly Videos

Values

Shipping as kitset vastly reduces the harmful effects of moving items around the globe. On average our kitset lights are 1/40th the size of an assembled one.

As seen in your space

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