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Kurtatsch / April 2010 ------ewoLAB: ewo and (JDS Architects) unveil a concept light from the "Alphabet City Lights" project

In the "ewoLAB" series the Bolzano-based, international manufacturer of high quality lighting systems launches projects in association with artists, d esigners and architects and explores light as a resource at a variety of levels. At Light+Building 2010 ewo will be unveiling a concept light based on the "Alphabet City Lights" developed by JDS Architects (, , Oslo).

JDS, the internationally renowned architects' office, came up with the idea for "Alphabet City Lights". The aim of the development was to design a lighting system which responded in both form and lighting technology to the demands of the project. The post is made from a simple, round high-grade steel section, designed to emit light from a large number of apertures. The light represents a new, flexible principle which enables the designer to meet specific wishes and to respond to the surroundings.

(ewo_concept_light): ewo and JDS Architects are developing a concept light.

JDS Architects: Julien De Smedt is the founder of JDS Architects. The office was established in 2006. It now has a team of 50 working in its three offices in Copenhagen, Brussels and Oslo. The multi-disciplinary team of creatives comprises designers, architects and engineers. JDS Architects focuses its attention on architecture and design, planning and implementing everything from extensive projects to items of furniture. The office boasts numerous international references.

ewo srl/GmbH contact Katharina Ruschak Via dell´Adige/Etschweg 15 I-39040 Cortaccia/Kurtatsch (BZ) fon +39 0471 623087 fax +39 0471 623769 e-mail [email protected] Press-Information Use of images for publicity purposes – copy of article requested.

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JDS "Alphabet City Lights"): The public will be given a first look at a concept light from the "JDS Alphabet City Lights" project at Light + Building 2010.

Other ewoLAB projects:

2003: In 2003, the company explored the special significance of light in regard to cultural and religious traditions and festivities with, among others, Claudio Vietta, who now lives and works as a senior designer in Hong Kong.

2009: In spring 2009, ewo collaborated with the Norwegian design team Says to exhibit the "Up" project at The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design in Oslo. This involved an exploration of lighting and furnishings for the urban environment. "UP" is now one of ewo's standard lines of products. ewo received the iF Public Design award 2010, one of the most prestigious international design awards, for "Up".

2009: ewoLAB exhibited two projects at Transart 2009, a festival of contemporary culture in Bolzano (Italy). ewo implemented a light installation in collaboration with the artist Julian Koschwitz. In the "goccia a goccia" (drop by drop) project, the artist illuminated an empty pool, i.e. not containing any water, using 12 LED projectors. He created the impression of water through his choice of light colouring and the dynamic programming of the projectors. The project was a direct reference to the issue of shortages in resources.

The second project supported by ewo comprised the stage lighting and light production for a play entitled "Jopas". The project was prepared and implemented for Transart at ewo together with the Japanese lighting designer Fujimoto, as well as students from the Faculty for Design and Art from Bolzano Free University over the course of a three-day workshop.

To find out more about ewo, go to www.ewo.com. If you have any queries, please contact Katharina Ruschak at [email protected]

ewo srl/GmbH contact Katharina Ruschak Via dell´Adige/Etschweg 15 I-39040 Cortaccia/Kurtatsch (BZ) fon +39 0471 623087 fax +39 0471 623769 e-mail [email protected]