
The document describes the design and development of the Tropico lighting module, created by Giulio Iacchetti. The initial request was for a lamp suitable for all situations, combining a strong, exciting presence with exclusivity and universality. Giulio proposed the Tropico module, which exceeded expectations by fulfilling these precise requirements.
The Tropico module is the result of extensive research. It features a refined lozenge-shaped form without visible hooks, achieved through a meticulous moulding process. The chosen material is ABS plastic, selected for its durability, lightness, and the unique emotional effect it produces when illuminated. The rings to which the lozenge elements attach evoke the parallels of the Earth, inspiring the module's name, Tropico.
Tropico can be used to create lamps ranging from small sizes up to 2 meters in height. It is available in four standard configurations but can also serve as the basis for special projects developed upon request. The module allows for decorative effects that are almost ethnic in style or can form a soft, luminous volume, offering versatility in design and application.
The lamp can be personalized easily by inserting a colored filter with magnets. The ring structure creates a secondary skin around the inner cylinder, producing an interplay of solid and empty spaces. This design adapts well to both private and public environments. The lamp is sculptural, elegant, and easy to understand, customize, and place, making it suitable for various settings.
The Tropico module is designed to be universal yet exclusive, combining functional versatility with emotional and aesthetic appeal. Its modularity supports a wide range of applications, from small decorative lamps to large-scale lighting installations. The use of ABS material not only ensures durability but also enhances the visual experience when illuminated. Customization options allow users to tailor the lamp to specific environments and preferences, making Tropico a flexible solution for diverse lighting needs.
TROPICO – Giulio Iacchetti
Open the catalog to page 1– When we asked Giulio to design a light, we made some very precise requests. We wanted a product that was suitable for all kinds of situations, with a strong, exciting presence. A light that could be universal and exclusive at the same time. He went even further and proposed Tropico. – Quando abbiamo chiesto a Giulio di pensare ad una lampada, gli abbiamo fatto delle richieste molto precise. Volevamo un prodotto adatto a tutte le situazioni, con una presenza forte ed emozionante, esclusivo e universale al tempo stesso. Lui è andato ancora oltre e ci ha proposto Tropico.
Open the catalog to page 2– Cuando pedimos a Giulio que pensara en una lámpara, le pedimos cosas muy concretas. Queríamos un producto adecuado para todas las situaciones, con una presencia fuerte y emocionante, un producto exclusivo e universal al mismo tiempo. Consiguió ir incluso más allá y nos propuso Tropico. – Als wir Giulio gebeten haben, eine Leuchte zu entwerfen, haben wir ihn genauestens über unsere Vorstellungen informiert. Wir wollten ein Produkt, das sich in jeder Situation eignet, dessen Ausdruck gleichzeitig beeindruckend und aufregend, exklusiv und universal wäre. Mit Tropico hat er uns weit mehr als nur...
Open the catalog to page 3– Le module Tropique naît d’une longue recherche. La forme de losange, sans crochets visibles, a été purifiée de moule en moule. Le matériau, l’ABS, a été choisi en raison de ses caractéristiques de résistance et de légèreté mais aussi de l’émotion que produit cette matière lorsqu’elle est traversée par la lumière. Les anneaux auxquels s’accrochent les éléments en forme de losange rappellent les parallèles de la Terre : c’est pourquoi Tropico s’appelle ainsi. – The Tropico module is the result of long research. Its lozenge-shaped form, with no visual hooks, was honed mould after mould. Its material,...
Open the catalog to page 4– El módulo Tropico nace de una larga investigación. Su forma de rombo, sin ganchos visibles, se ha ido afinando molde tras molde. El material, el ABS, se ha escogido por sus características de resistencia y ligereza, pero también por la emoción matérica que transmite cuando la luz lo atraviesa. Los anillos sobre los que se enganchan los elementos en forma de rombo, recuerdan los paralelos de la Tierra y de ahí viene el nombre de Tropico. – Das Modul Tropico geht aus einer langen Forschung hervor. Seine rautenähnliche Form ohne sichtbare Haken ist nach und nach verfeinert worden. Das Material...
Open the catalog to page 5– Tropico can be used to create small lights or lights that are 2 metres high. It comes in four standard forms, or can be used as the basis of special projects that are developed on request. The module can create an almost ethnic-effect decoration, or become a gentle, luminous volume. – Con Tropico si possono creare lampade piccole o alte 2 metri, in quattro configurazioni standard oppure dare vita a progetti speciali, sviluppabili appositamente su richiesta. Il modulo può creare un effetto decorativo quasi etnico, oppure diventare un morbido volume luminoso.
Open the catalog to page 8– Con Tropico se pueden crear lámparas pequeñas o de 2 metros de altura, en cuatro configuraciones estándar o dar vida a proyectos especiales, desarrollados especialmente bajo demanda. El módulo puede crear un efecto decorativo casi étnico, o convertirse en un suave volumen luminoso. – Mit Tropico kann man kleine oder 2 Meter hohe Leuchten in vier Standardkonfigurationen erzeugen oder Spezialprojekte ins Leben rufen, die auf spezifische Anfrage angefertigt werden. Das Modul kann einen dekorativen, beinahe ethnischen Effekt erzielen oder zu einem weichen, hell erstrahlenden Volumen werden. – Tropico...
Open the catalog to page 9– La lampe peut être personnalisée en ajoutant simplement un filtre coloré avec des aimants. La structure d’anneaux crée une deuxième enveloppe autour du cylindre interne, un jeu de pleins et de vides qui s’adapte à tous les espaces publics ou privés. Sculpturale, raffinée mais facile à comprendre, personnaliser, situer : tout ceci est Tropico. – The lamp can be customised by simply inserting a coloured thread with a magnet. The ring structure creates a second skin around the inner cylinder – an interplay of full and empty spaces, suitable for a public or private setting. Sculptural, elegant,...
Open the catalog to page 10– La lámpara se puede personalizar sencillamente introduciendo un filtro coloreado con imanes. La estructura de anillos crea una segunda piel alrededor del cilindro interno, un juego de llenos y vacíos adecuado para cualquier ambiente privado o público. Escultórica, refinada pero fácil de entender, de personalizar y de ambientar: Tropico es todo esto. – Der Leuchte kann eine persönliche Note verliehen werden, indem man ganz einfach einen farbigen, mit Magneten versehenen, Filter einfügt. Die aus Ringen bestehende Struktur erzeugt eine zweite Hülle um den internen Zylinder, ein Wechselspiel von...
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