The Knit Series is a lighting collection by ByBORRE and HollisMorris. The duo works together to translate the logic of knit construction into rigid metal light fixtures. Rather than using fabric, the series applies knit principles such as repetition, structure, and pattern to perforated metal surfaces that shape and diffuse light. The fixtures use precisely engineered metal shells to create softness through geometry, allowing light to pass through layered openings that reference knitted forms without using flexible materials.
The lighting pieces are designed as architectural objects intended for interior spaces, balancing visual weight with controlled illumination. Perforation density influences light diffusion and shadow, producing subtle gradients across surrounding surfaces. HollisMorris provides the lighting framework and fabrication, while ByBORRE contributes its structural design methodology.
Image Credit: BYBORRE, Hollis+Morris
What's Driving This Trend
- Architectural Lighting Design
- Lighting fixtures are being designed as architectural objects, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal to redefine interior environments.
- Material Innovation in Lighting
- Reimagining traditional knit concepts using rigid materials unlocks new design possibilities and visual effects in lighting.
- Perforated Light Diffusion
- Utilizing perforated surfaces to influence light diffusion and shadow introduces innovative ways to create dynamic lighting atmospheres.
Who This Affects Most
- Interior Design
- Incorporating innovative lighting as a key design element enhances the adaptability and style of modern interior spaces.
- Lighting Manufacturing
- The integration of non-traditional materials in lighting fabrication offers manufacturers new avenues for product differentiation.
- Material Engineering
- Advancements in material engineering allow for the development of unique lighting structures inspired by textile techniques.
