Today we chat with Architect Mária Michalič Kusá from BKPŠ, the studio behind the restoration of the modern extension of the Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava. Anglepoise Type 75 Floor lamp and Desk lamps have been installed in the space, specified in a special red color finish with a Bright Green collar.

Built in 1972 in functionalist style, the gallery progressist design raised major controversy at the time. After 20+ years of closure, it welcomes the public again, meaning to stimulate intellectual exchanges through events and exhibitions.

How did you select Anglepoise for the Gallery furnishing, and why this special custom finish ?

“There were more than one inspiring moment for me – The Red, is from the Slovak Architect Vladimír Dedeček (1929-2020) who used the colour in 1977 for the facade of gallery. First it was hated by public but now it has become an icon. The bright green is the new “corporate“ colour of the National gallery information design. The Idea to mix these two colours together was inspired by Paul Smith designs for Anglepoise. The whole interior for the gallery is in neutral shades with some bright moments – this lamp is one of them.”

The procurement was made through Bratislava based dealer Kabinet, many thanks to Eva Zelenáková, Vlado Zelenák.

Citta are design company based in New Zealand which create furniture & homewares for every room in the home. With a stunning array of furniture, nick-nacks and lighting we are delighted to share our lamps beautifully displayed in a number of their stores across New Zealand.

The Botanical Candle Co’s Shaftesbury store now features a mix of Original 1227 Desk and Mini Table Lamps.

Owner Amalia Pothecary founded the business in 2014 from her kitchen table and with many Anglepoise lighting her home, she chose a selection of our heritage lamps to illuminate her store too.

Now an established business within her local Dorset community, the Botanical Candle Co team pour, pack and despatch thousands of candles every month from this studio and shop.

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