LES – A Radical Clarity in Light

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

Instead of decorative enclosures, the luminaire embraces the beauty of functionality. Precision-milled from a single cylindrical metal piece, 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 through material honesty and craftsmanship. A frameless glass lens, inspired by the elegant restraint of picture holders, provides high-performance glare control while delivering a timeless visual expression. The result is a luminaire that is at once raw and refined, functional and poetic, marrying technical precision with enduring design.

Credits

Design
HELLER & DIMMER; Matthias Paul Hempt, Austria

Manufacturer
HELLER & DIMMER, Austria

Year of production
2024

Photos
Matthias Paul Hempt

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