Chival's minimalist shape is formed by a special folding technique on a single plate. The fold line is impeccably concentrated down the centre, dividing the luminaire into two equal parts. Carefully rounded corners show an attentive craftsmanship reflecting the art of the past.
Getting the fold line perfectly down the centre was a process of trial and error. Dividing the fixture into two sections creates an interesting tension in the design. Liam De BrabandereDevelopment Engineer
Chival's light follows its design: a slim, powerful and concentrated up and down beam that continues Chival's vertical shape. To achieve this effect, we chose a powerful TIR lens, slightly recessed into the housing.
Discover the full rangeChival's original design was double the size. We reduced it considerably and provided drivers, LEDs and connectors small enough to fit inside the enclosure. Having a small space to manoeuvre in made it important to consider the air flow carefully. Therefore, we conducted temperature tests at a high 35°, whereas standard testing is done at just 25°.
Chival's cut-off was designed this way to create a unique light pattern made by a single shadow line. Liam De Brabandere Development Engineer
Frederik found inspiration in the medieval times, where coats of arms adorned the walls of grand halls. He wanted to pair history with modern light technology and create an object that would outlast him. "I pay homage to the craftsmanship of that time. Tradition on the one hand and innovation on the other."
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