Louis Poulsen Keglen wall lamp 17 cm white

The Keglen lamp was created by BIG Ideas in collaboration with Louis Poulsen in 2017. The aim was to create a simple yet unique lamp that focused on geometry and the essence of light. The collaboration between Louis Poulsen and BIG Ideas began with a pendant for the Tirpitz Museum in Blåvand, a building that BIG Ideas designed for the Varde Museums. The Tirpitz Museum opened its doors in 2017 and the bold galvanized finish of the pendant epitomizes the museum’s refined 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 led to the further development of the Keglen family, which with its linear geometry is suitable for any type of interior. In designing the Keglen, the aim was to create a systematic design language that would lead to 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 of different sizes with the same qualities and design details, but each with its own personality. “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 exhibiting surface tension,” Jakob Lange and Bjarke Ingels point out. The Keglen Table is based on the same familiar relationship as the Keglen Ø175 pendant. The design is based on the same shade, which is tilted in the position where it has a parallel line between the side of the cone and the wall. The angle, not only has a very simple architecture, but also allows the light to extend further from the wall. The curved diffuser allows a glimpse of the inside of the shade, while reducing any potential glare. The Keglen Parete can be mounted to direct light downwards or upwards. The lamp shade is adjustable and can rotate 45 degrees on either side to direct light where needed. The switch and dimmer are located on the base. On the base, the cable exits to the side or the fixture can be mounted directly into a socket.

Lighting System

The wall lamp's distinctive truncated cone shade has a built-in curved diffuser that spreads an elegant, glare-free light. A discreet, even aperture at the top of the shade emits a soft light and adds the perfect ambiance. The fixture can be mounted facing downwards for direct light or upwards for an indirect lighting solution.

Product details

LED source 2700-2000K D2W 8.5W

Lumens: 457

More information

Surface: white Material: screen and wall box: aluminium. Diffuser: injection-moulded PC. Cable length: 2.4 m. Cable type: white plastic. Switch: on the wall box with continuous reduction control. Adapter: integrated in the wall box. Mounting with cable and wiring socket. The head can rotate sideways +/- 45°. The lamp is equipped with a bulb with integrated energy-saving LED light source. Possibility of disabling the on/off switch. A built-in memory function ensures that the lamp returns to the last regulated light output when the power has been removed and restored.

Dimensions and measurements

Dimensions (mm):176 (Width) x 142 (Height) x 188 (Length)

Weight:1.0 kg

Mounting

Cable type: Plastic. Cable length: 2.4 m Switch: On the wall box with continuous reduction control. Adapter: Integrated in the wall box. Mounting with cable and wiring socket. Possibility of disabling the on/off switch. The head can rotate sideways +/- 45°.

JAKOB LANGE

BIG Ideas, the division of specialized products driven by BIG technology, is directed by the architect Jakob Lange and produces the consultation lamps and other types of digital projects that support BIG designs, buildings and ideas. BIG Ideas was created to have a major influence on the building environment.

BIG Ideas

BIG is a well-known architectural concept that has designed and built award-winning buildings around the world.

“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,” emphasize Jakob Lange and Bjarke Ingels.