A Disruptive Dance of Light and Shadow: La~De~Da Pendant by Nightworks.

From their Christchurch studio, Nightworks continues to illuminate the design world globally with their latest creation, La~De~Da. Drawing inspiration from automotive manufacturing techniques, La~De~Da showcases the perfect fusion of mechanical engineering and artistic design. The design features two undulating sheets of aluminium that create a captivating interplay of light and shadow, revealing how industrial processes can be reimagined for sophisticated interior applications.

“The journey of La~De~Da began with a deep dive into automotive manufacturing techniques, particularly sheet metal pressing,” Nightworks founders Ben and Kiri Wahrlich explain. “In exploring the potential of layering two waving sheets of aluminium, we discovered an interplay of light and shadow that became the heart of the design.”

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The pendant’s graceful form reveals different aspects as viewers move around it, delivering an ever-changing visual experience. Suspended by almost invisible translucent cables, La~De~Da combines an LED light source with a diffused glass globe, achieving that perfect balance between direct downlight and ambient illumination. The seamless ceiling canopy adds to the overall sculptural quality, with no visible fixings to detract from its clean lines.

Available in two sizes, La~De~Da offers a palette of finishes that ranges from a bold Ember red to an understated Warm Grey, with Anodised Gold and Chrome options completing the collection. The Chrome finish is particularly noteworthy, acting as a convex mirror that reflects its surroundings and amplifies the design’s inherent play of light and shadow.

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“La~De~Da embodies everything we stand for: craftsmanship, elegance, and the ability to define spaces through beautiful design.”
— Kiri & Ben Wahrlich

Since establishing Nightworks in 2010, following successful careers at different Sydney design agencies, Ben and Kiri have maintained an unwavering commitment to premium quality and timeless design. This dedication has earned them numerous prestigious design accolades and established their presence across Aotearoa, Australia, and international markets.

La~De~Da represents everything that makes Nightworks exceptional: innovative manufacturing techniques, thoughtful material selection, and precise engineering. It’s a design that creates moments of visual discovery that continue to engage and delight while showcasing the studio’s characteristic focus on premium quality and innovation.

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