Aimai Table Lamp
K5 is a Swedish-Japanese-inspired boutique hotel built around the philosophy of Aimai—a concept that celebrates the beauty of ambiguity and the seamless blending of cultures, ideas, and perceptions.
Rooted in Tokyo's historic "Water City," this table lamp captures the fluidity, transparency, and organic forms of water. Inspired by the soft, flowing shapes and muted tones of Edo-period art, the lamp merges traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern design sensibilities. It creates a harmonious, reflective ambiance, blurring the boundaries between function and art.
Tokyo, Japan – 2022 – Lighting
The Aimai table lamp: A fluid interplay of light, inspired by the organic motion of water and the blurred lines between Swedish and Japanese aesthetics.
Early sketches exploring water’s organic flow and the concept of transparency.
Prototype development: experimenting with acrylic, filters and light sources to mimic the soft motion and light diffusion of water.
Exploded axonometric view detailing the lamp's layered components—showcasing the interplay of materials, light diffusion techniques, tilt switch with charging port, and structural elements inspired by the fluidity of water.
This piece invites reflection and evokes calm, merging aesthetics with function in a modern context.
The Aimai lamp captures the essence of fluidity, ambiguity, and harmony, creating a serene ambiance that transforms any space. By embracing the blend of Swedish and Japanese influences, it challenges perceptions and invites reflection.