LES – A Radical Clarity in Light

At the core of LES, a lens-based luminaire, lies a bold design ethos: nothing to hide. Conceived as the centrepiece of a modular indoor lighting system, LES reveals what is usually concealed – a lighting object reduced to its purest technical essence.

 Rather than relying on decorative enclosures, the luminaire’s architecture embraces the beauty of functionality. Precision-milled from a single, cylindrical metal part, the housing doubles as a passive cooling body, enabling efficient thermal management of the COB LED through natural convection. Every component is mechanically joined – no glue, no compromise! – allowing for effortless repair, replacement, and reuse.

LES celebrates longevity, not just through craftsmanship, but through material honesty. A frameless glass lens, inspired by the elegant restraint of picture holders, ensures both high-performance glare control and a timeless visual expression. The result is a luminaire that is both raw and refined, functional and poetic.

Credits

Design
HELLER & DIMMER; Matthias Paul Hempt, Austria

Manufacturer
HELLER & DIMMER, Austria

Year of production
2024

Photos
Matthias Paul Hempt

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