“Getting the fold line perfectly down the centre was a process of trial and error. Dividing the fixture into two sections creates an interesting tension in the design.”Liam De Brabandere, Development Engineer
Tribute to history, light for the future
A light by design and engineering
Chival shows contemporary design mixed with a shape of the past. Its accessible design makes it an ideal wall luminaire with up and down mood light, belonging everywhere, always. Read how it all started and how it evolved with the expertise of Modular Lighting Instruments to its final design.
One plate that covers all
Chival's minimalist shape is formed by a special folding technique on a single plate. The fold line is impeccably concentrated down the centre, dividing the luminaire into two equal parts. Carefully rounded corners show an attentive craftsmanship reflecting the art of the past.
Two sides of light
Chival's light follows its design: a slim, powerful and concentrated up and down beam that continues Chival's vertical shape. To achieve this effect, we chose a powerful TIR lens, slightly recessed into the housing.
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Twice as small
Chival's original design was double the size. We reduced it considerably and provided drivers, LEDs and connectors small enough to fit inside the enclosure. Having a small space to manoeuvre in made it important to consider the air flow carefully. Therefore, we conducted temperature tests at a high 35°, whereas standard testing is done at just 25°.
"Chival's cut-off was designed this way to create a unique light pattern made by a single shadow line.“Liam De Brabandere, Development Engineer
Designed by Frederik Delbart
Frederik found inspiration in the medieval times, where coats of arms adorned the walls of grand halls. He wanted to pair history with modern light technology and create an object that would outlast him. "I pay homage to the craftsmanship of that time. Tradition on the one hand and innovation on the other."
Read the story of Frederik