Louis Poulsen Keglen pendant lamp triangular 17 cm black

The collaboration between Louis Poulsen and BIG Ideas began with a pendant for the Tirpitz Museum in Blåvand, a building BIG designed for the Varde Museums. The Tirpitz Museum opened in 2017 and the bold galvanized finish of the pendant epitomizes the museum’s sleek and robust architecture that blends into the dune landscape of West Jutland. The artistic and technical collaboration between Louis Poulsen and BIG Ideas has continued and has now resulted in the Tirpitz lamp that fits seamlessly into any interior. In designing Keglen, the aim was to create a systematic design language that would create the opportunity for a wider range of lighting typologies. In other words, Bjarke Ingels, Jakob Lange and the BIG Ideas project team wanted to create a series of lamps in different sizes with the same design qualities and details, but each with its own personality. “The geometric, metallic shades have a soft, organic opal insert that resembles a drop of water.” Architects are committed to empowering others to improve their work environments. This is especially true for Keglen. They find that the larger pendant is perfect for any type of restaurant or meeting place, while the smaller pendant provides a more intimate light on its own or in special compositions.

Lighting system

The pendants’ distinctive, conical shades each have a curved opal insert and provide an elegant, glare-free downward light. Each shade version has its own light diffusion, while the white interior ensures perfect reflection. A discreet, even aperture at the top of the shades emits a soft light and creates the perfect atmosphere.

Materials and finish

Materials: Shade: drawn aluminium. Diffuser: Injection-moulded PC.

Finish: Black or white, matt, liquid painted.

Dimensions and measurements

Dimensions (mm):175 (Width) x 134 (height) x 175 (length) Weight:1.2 kg

Light class and source

Protection class IP20. Insulation class I.

LED 2700K 5.5W

Lumens: 276

Mounting

Suspension type: cable and wire, 2 x 0.75 mm² Ceiling rose: yes. Cable length: 4 m

Information

Compatible with phase control and phase cut mains dimmers. Low power consumption may affect the dimming properties of some products.

Product environmental specifications

This product complies with the requirements of the European Directives, RoHS Directive 2011/65 and 2015/863. The product has been designed so that it can be completely dismantled and reused.

Keglen - BIG Ideas

“The geometric, metallic shades have a soft, organic glass insert that resembles a drop of water. In the table and floor versions, the glass insert meets the stem of the lamp and flows organically around it like a liquid that exhibits surface tension,” Jakob Lange and Bjarke Ingels point out.