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A2D Architects
GROUP SHOWS
/SCAFF/ by Margo Steel
About
What started as an experiment with old scaffolding found in a garden evolved into light objects. The discarded materials were reused and given a new purpose. Each lamp preserves the recognizable form and materiality of the scaffolding while being adapted for interior spaces. These lamps are an ongoing exploration of the balance between industrial and domestic, public and private, exterior and interior. Besides creating smaller objects, I have also evolved into creating larger, scenographic pieces. My most recent project involves the creation of a "scaffolding" christmas tree, for the new Jam Hotel in Ghent (designed by Atelier Lionel Jadot). The entrance required a creative christmas tree. I created a tree made of second-hand scaffolding poles, in different sizes and in a configuration similar to a typical, domestic christmas tree. Now , after the holidays, the scaffolding poles have been re-organised into a new composition, creating a new lighting object that also has scenographic value in the space. The future holds different ideas, with the same basic concept. New ideas encompass, for example, a scaffolding bench for outdoor scenes, with both my typical lighting concept but also a seating possibility. One of many potential ideas, that I would also love to perfect for the Brussels Design Week.