British architect Richard Rogers and his team have worked for a client on an office lighting system with this direction: how to provide a efficient lighting system while remaining aesthetically rigorous, economic and innovative. Simple yet difficult, difficult enough to keep them busy for three years.
But they somehow found the inspiration. Not from in books, nor by observing human nature, or doing 3D prototyping. They found it in deep-sea creatures__ and their iridescent glow(check Wikipedia).
The natural evolution of these creatures has led to them being able to emit a light energy which derives from their structure and metabolism. In the same way, Maantis’ prismatic ribs are shape to ensure that rays of the central light are diffused, reflected and refracted in such a way that the amount of light spillage and glare is minimized.
And when the light is switched off, the ribs keeps absorbing light from the surrounding space and produce a slight translucent glow.
Last innovation, the optional use of a spotlight is offered by an additional arm at the end of the central spine. This feature can also be used to locate movement sensors which automatically illuminate a space when someone enters a room or particular space in the office. (via)
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