IQ Light

IQ light^TM is a self assembly lighting system made up of interlocking quadrilaterals.
Lamps of various shapes and sizes can be constructed by linking together the identical elements.

The IQ light^TM system was designed in 1972 by Danish designer Holger Strøm, who was then working at the Kilkenny Design Workshops, Ireland.

He was originally asked to create a modular construction for a cylindrical and a spherical lamp, both to appear to be the same size, to be used in a Christmas display.

Designer Holger Strøm started taking an interest in the rhombic polyhedrons in the early 1970s while he was employed by the Kilkenny Design Workshops, Ireland. As a packaging designer he used cardboard and paper for his experiments in search of the polygon best suited as an element for building lampshades.

The rhombus was chosen as the basic element, and the rhombic triacontahedron as the geometric model for the construction.

Assembly needed to be as simple as possible, and after several experiments a hook was placed in each corner of the rhombus, the hooks being connected in pairs by a soft curve. Regardless of whether three, four, or five elements meet, the corners form decorative circles.

It was also desirable that the same element could cope with different degrees of contortion depending on the size and shape of the lamp. The material needed to be more pliable than cardboard and stronger than paper. The material was also required to admit most possible light while avoiding glare from the bulb.

Experiments with pliable sheet plastic allowed a new possibility: tension within the element. When a plane is curved in one direction, it becomes more rigid in the other direction.

The tension was created by lengthening two opposing sides, so they would curve out when hooked together and thereby give the two other sides the rigidity necessary for a 3-dimensional construction.

Because of the flexible elements, both flat and sharply curved surfaces can be formed. The openings ventilate the bulb and help diffuse the light without showing the bulb. The tension in the material allows the elements to grasp the flex so tightly that no other means of mounting is required.

The shape of the element gave an incredible degree of variation in form and size.

THE DESIGNER Since the late sixties, Holger Strøm has worked primarily in the field of corrugated card packaging design. As well as packaging, he has also designed exhibition systems, furniture and toys, all manufactured from corrugated card, and has worked on the development of parametric CAD systems for box design. He lives with his wife and daughter in Birkerød, Denmark, where he runs a packaging design studio.

The trade name IQ light^TM refers to the geometry: Interlocking Quadrilaterals, and not as you might think: Intelligence Quotient. Have fun! 

Material: PVC sheet

Colour: White

Diameter: 12 in

Price: S$57 (US$43, 3700￥)

You can buy online too and we ship internationally.

IQ Light is also available now at TotallyHotStuff at The Cathay.

Wire and bulb set can be bought in most electrical shops and at your local IKEA stores.

New Product Launch: IQ Light by Holger Strom

Decor La Vie @ Totally Hot Stuff, The Cathay

Decor La Vie has recently joined Totally Hot Stuff to retail our products. Totally Hot Stuff has just had its prelaunch last Friday 28th August at The Cathay #02-13.

(from www.totallyhotstuff.com)

All time favorite Lucky Stars with the latest Arty Henna design. (on the left)

Shadow Lights on display.

Efflorescence Gold

Wallpaper Silver

After two year @ NUS The Deck, Arts Canteen

The Deck, the Arts canteen at NUS was the first decoration project for Decor La Vie. Check out when it was first installed. I happened to drop by NUS one day and found that the Lucky Stars are still shining bright and hanging high.
In these two year, we at Decor La Vie has done numerous decoration projects big and small. Each of the projects tells a story and it will become part of the memories for all of us at Decor La Vie. Thank you for everyone's support.

Decor La Vie @ Cactus, Orchard Central

Fronting prime Orchard Road, the 160 metre facade is an expansive stretch of glass adorned with state-of-the-art lighting, creating dramatic visual merchandising opportunities and unparalleled brand visibility.
An iconic shopping mall rising 12 storeys above ground with 2 basement levels, Orchard Central offers over 250,000 sqft of retail space, housing over 300 retail and dining outlets. (Read more: Far East Organisation)
On 1st August, Decor La Vie started its retail collaboration with Cactus at the newly built shopping center, Orchard Central. Our signature product, the Lucky Stars can be seen right from the entrance.
Cactus at Orchard Central has a clean yet posh design, illuminated with LED lights that change colour from time to time to give the retail space different ambiances instantly.
Currently, all of the Lucky Star series are in stock at Cactus. Customers are able to view and purchase them directly from Cactus. Do ask the staffs for assistance if you have any enquiry. Our catalog is also available upon request.
Colourful Riot series: Happy Confetti on display in the cubic box.
The cubic box turned blue.
And then yellow.
There is also a LCD display featuring our products and past decoration events.
Cactus @ Orchard Central is located at:
181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central,
#04-25, Singapore 238896,
Tel: 68357363

Wedding @ Fort Canning

Singapore River Festival 09: Milestones Musical Heritage Festival and Flea Market by Timbre

Decor La Vie is invited by Timbre @ The Art House as one of the vendors at Milestones. Catch us there!!

RSVP @ Decor La Vie Facebook group.

Event Information

DATES: Tuesday 23 June to Saturday 27 June 2009
VENUE: Empress Place Precinct – River Promenade by Timbre @ The Arts House (Nearest MRT Station: Raffles Place)
TIME: From 6pm onwards






http://timbre.com.sg/music/index.htm

Milestones on Empress Place brings together four eras of Singapore music to a historical landmark here in Singapore from 23 to 27 June 2009. Paying tribute to our music heritage from the 70s to the current crop of musicians on the open space area along the River Promenade in front of Timbre @ The Arts House, the five-nights programme also includes a full length concert by an international act.
Milestones by Timbre

Launch of Decor La Vie Online Shop: Great Sales for Everyone

We have just launched our Online Shop at our website www.decorlavie.com. In order to celebrate this launch our signature product: the Lucky Stars are going at as much as 40% discount. Grab this chance now to get a few Lucky Stars for yourself and friends. *While Stocks Last.
*So hurry up now*!*


Lucky Stars from S$17.90 to S$19.90


Shadow Lights from S$64.90


Mysterious Garden Garland Light at S$69.90

Payment can be made through Paypal account or by credit cards. For other modes of payment please contact us at enquiries@decorlavie.com