Mat Macmillan

Introducing the iO Nimbus

Introducing the iO Nimbus. And set of three the Cumulonimbus. She is the latest member of our iO family. This is a fairly large piece, at just over 1200mm long by 700mm wide and 400mm high. iO nimbus work well over dining tables, entrance ways and commercial foyers either alone or in groups. Now available.

Bathroom lighting

iO pendants are so versatile. Here a cheeky little pendant is used to set off the bathroom vanity unit and light up an otherwise dark corner with soft ambience. Our lighting is so versatile it can be used anywhere both in commercial and residential settings. Check out our sizing options. 

Sassy Office Workspaces with the iO2 Square

Office workspaces can be tricky to get right. Businesslike and yet contemporary and informal. Boffa Miskell chose an iO2 Squared light to set off this meeting space. 

Black Tip Pendants More Popular Than Ever

Whether it’s the iO or the iO2, the black tipped fin options seem to be more popular than ever. The black tips add another dimension to the pendants and create a contemporary and slick look to a commercial or residential setting. 

Dining and drinks bar lighting – the versatile iO Flute

The iO flutes make a great ensemble above a long feature such as a bar or a dining table. Ideal as both commercial and residential features. 

iO2 Range Limitless in Length – Check out the 2.5 metre long pendant

Our longest of the iO2 limitless range so far has been 2.5 metres. Here you can see it carefully being constructed and see the finished product in situ in a beautiful lakeside home in the South Island. 

Travel to recreate

I have long loved travelling for the sense of freedom and potential it engenders – Cut loose from the usual rhythms and routines of life, surrounded by unfamiliarity, it seems as though anything can happen. The process unlocks the cogs of the unconscious mind, allowing it to recreate.  You don’t know what will come out of it, but sooner or later something will. Any activity that helps create this state of mind is actually what is meant be recreation.

Here are a few images from a recent trip to Sabbah in Borneo. The impacts of human activity on earth are laid bare leaving us with conflicting impressions and questions about where we are going; important questions that will shape our designs…

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