For our latest project we got together with Zurich based design office Fries&Zumbühl. The result of this cooperation was launched at the Blickfang fair: a modern bedside lamp inspired by the Wally Power 118 and the Lamborghini Reventón. The Townhouse lamp can be set up in three different positions to regulate the light intensity and can thus be used as a reading, mood or night light. Like Japanese Origami the lamp is folded from a singular sheet of metal and held together without any screws. A 2 mm plexiglas is inserted to ensure a soft glow. Manufactured 100% in Switzerland, energy saving bulb included. Design by Fries&Zumbühl exclusively for Townhouse.
Kevin Fries and Jakob Zumbühl became aware of their complementary qualities while completing their studies at the ZHdK. After several years of working on their own, they teamed up in 2007 to found Fries&Zumbühl and have since then won several awards and become one of the most influential upcoming Industrial Designers in Switzerland.
0.75 mm metal sheet, 2 mm plexiglas, electro components. CHF 180. Available in black and white.
The three positions
Black vs. white
At night
Mr. Fries and Mr. Zumbühl in action