with Sawaya & Moroni Milan, in 2005, manufactured by Zumtobel Lighting/ Austria, April 2006, white fibreglass reinforced polyester, LED modules, height 167 cm, 146 x 167 cm. (DR)
In 2006 awarded the European design prize "Lights of the Future".First presented by the Italian design company Sawaya & Moroni in 2005 within the frame- work of the Salone del Mobile Milano.
This chandelier was exhibited in: - Zaha Hadid, Guggenheim Museum, New York, 3 June-25 October 2006; - The Art Basel Miami Beach, Miami December 2006 - TEFAF, Maastricht March 2007
Lit.: Zaha Hadid, Guggenheim Museum, New York 2006, p. 167.
Up to now there are five VORTEXX chandeliers-either in black or white-existing: One is displayed at the Hotel Silken Puerta America in Madrid, one is with Sawaya & Moroni in Milan and the other two ones are with Zumtobel. In future the production is limited of not more than 25 examples all together.

The passion of light
Zumtobel has taken an idea jointly developed by architect Zaha Hadid and Patrick Schumacher and brought it to life as the VORTEXX lighting sculpture. Zaha Hadid was interviewed about her visions of light and colours.
What was the inspiration of developing Vortexx? ZH: The impressive design was inspired by the vision of an infinite ribbon of light. The charismatically curved lines conjure up a double helix that appears to flow in perpetual motion - weightless, vivid and brilliant. This impression of fluidity is emphasised by the dynamic lighting"™s vibrant luminosity. The light colour of the chandelier changes continuously and almost imperceptibly; from red to green to blue, the spellbinding interplay of colours creates an exciting three-dimensional space drawing the eye in time and again.
How was it possible to bring this idea to life? ZH: The 2 m high and 1.5 m wide luminaire body has been implemented using more than 60 individual mouldings seamlessly connected into a 12 m long cord. The chandelier can be fixed flush with the ceiling using a special suspension system. A translucent acrylic glass diffuser fits perfectly into the glass fibre-reinforced polyester luminaire with its high gloss finish to provide uniform light distribution and optimum colour mixing. RGB power LED modules, which produce indirect light in various hues, enable precise adjustment of colours; combined with the LUXMATE EMOTION lighting management system, an infinite variety of lighting scenes can be controlled and programmed.
How influences the chandelier moods, emotions and the well-being of people? Is this an important matter for your handling with light? ZH: A radiantly bright line of direct light bursts through the underside of the chandelier to penetrate the luminous interplay of colours. It precisely follows the spiral design of the chandelier, spectacularly emphasising its elegantly fluid design. Due to this resonance of vibrant lines combined with sensually coloured and brilliantly white light, VORTEXX imparts a sense of harmonious illumination to its surroundings, creating a lasting feeling of well-being on whoever it shines on.
The impressive design of VORTEXX was inspired by the vision of an infinite ribbon of light. The charismatically curved lines conjure up a double helix that appears to flow in perpetual motion - weightless, vivid and brilliant. This impression of fluidity is emphasised by the dynamic lighting"™s vibrant luminosity. The light colour of the chandelier changes continuously and almost imperceptibly; from red to green to blue, the spellbinding interplay of colours creates an exciting three-dimensional space drawing the eye in time and again.
The 2 m high and 1.5 m wide luminaire body has been implemented using more than 60 individual mouldings seamlessly connected into a 12 m long cord. The chandelier can be fixed flush with the ceiling using a special suspension system. A translucent acrylic glass diffuser fits perfectly into the glass fibre-reinforced polyester luminaire with its high gloss finish to provide uniform light distribution and optimum colour mixing. RGB power LED modules, which produce indirect light in various hues, enable precise adjustment of colours; combined with the LUXMATE EMOTION lighting management system, an infinite variety of lighting scenes can be controlled and programmed.
A radiantly bright line of direct light bursts through the underside of the chandelier to penetrate the luminous interplay of colours. It precisely follows the spiral design of the chandelier, spectacularly emphasising its elegantly fluid design.
Due to this resonance of vibrant lines combined with sensually coloured and brilliantly white light, VORTEXX imparts a sense of harmonious illumination to its surroundings, creating a lasting feeling of well-being on whoever it shines on.

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