In 2018, Thailand was the country in charge of interpreting the
technique developed by Álvaro Catalán de Ocón to transform PET plastic
bottles into lamps.
As in previous occasions, through a methodology based on; field
research, prototyping and on-site workshops the studio of Alvaro Catalán
de Ocón has developed a collection of lampshades in collaboration with
Traditional Bamboo Handicraft Center, a foundation supported by her
Majesty Queen Sirikit that enjoys a distinct reputation in the field of
handicrafts in the country.
Bamboo is the chosen material –typical of the Southeast Asia region–
worked with precision and careful detail by the best craftsmen of the
country.
Each PET Lamp Pikul is a unique product, the shapes and the patterns
of the lamps are standard on the contrary colours are chosen directly by
the Thai artisans which apply their traditional pigments freely.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
After completing his Business Management studies at Madrid Complutense
University, he begins his training in product design at the Instituto
Europeo di Design in Milan and later graduated with honours
from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. During 2011 and 2012 he conceives and develops PET Lamp Project, which has
been a growing success since its presentation at Rosann ...
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