Tord Boontje launched his latest collection of chandeliers and crystal lighting components “Luminous Reflections” during the recently held London Design Festival. Designed exclusively for Swaroski Crystal Palace, the collection features three crystal lighting components (Arc, Swirl, Circle) and four lighting designs (Luminous Bough, Lustrous Aura, Shimmering Jewel, Radiant Light.)Boontje draws inspiration from the reflections of sunlight on water to reinvent interior lighting creating a mesmerizing light spectacle. He explores the future of crystal and is excited about changing the shape of the lighting crystal. In his new interpretation, the crystal is designed with innovative fluid and rippled surfaces to produce soft and organic light effects – allowing him to create a ‘soft light’ effect similar to the light in a misty or snowy landscape or on a lake as dancing light reflections.Just in like his earlier designs, with “Luminous Reflections” too, Tord Boontje brings a dash of romanticism in contemporary design. His collections may be whimsical and light-hearted but they never fail to connect with strong emotions. Boontje is originally from the Netherlands. He studied at the Eindhoven Design Academy and the Royal College of Art in London, which set the foundations for Studio Tord Boontje, established in 1996. The studio has produced a range of products from lighting and graphic identity to textiles, ceramics and furniture. Boontje’s work is part of major museum collections such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and MoMA in New York.For details, visit: http://tordboontje.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the project. Read more