Born from the collaboration between Snøhetta and one of Sweden’s leading lighting manufacturers, ateljé Lyktan Superdupertube is the result of a contemporary restyling and material research to renew the iconic Supertube from the 1970s. The journey began several years ago with the aim of finding local materials with a lower ecological footprint. Hemp, with its robust fibers and minimal impact, emerged as the optimal choice, reducing CO2 emissions by over 50% compared to traditional aluminum variants. (Cover image by ateljé Lyktan)
“When ateljé Lyktan challenged us to create a new technical office luminaire, we rediscovered their iconic Supertube from the 1970s. Our joint decision was clear—let’s update and elevate the Supertube to a 2.0 version, guided by our commitment to sustainability and cradle-to-cradle thinking.” says Snøhetta Partner, Jenny B. Osuldsen.
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Superdupertube is the first project where a material based on hemp is extruded in an existing extrusion process. The organic material mix, enhanced with sugarcane starch, met the product’s functional requirements. An interesting aspect is the aesthetic appearance of the material: the color of each lamp will vary with different hemp crops, and this natural variation also affects the color temperature of the light (K).
Recognizing that 70-80% of a luminaire’s climate impact occurs during the user phase, Snøhetta and ateljé Lyktan incorporated smart lighting systems to reduce energy consumption and expand its lifetime. The design of Superdupertube has optimized easy assembly and disassembly by enabling components to slide in place without glues and minimal use of screws. This also makes it possible to easily replace parts and repair malfunctions. Superdupertube not only reduces dependence on fossil raw materials but is also industrially compostable.
Designed as a versatile office lamp, the Superdupertube is available in four lengths. The diagonal louver reduces glare through longitudinal and diagonal light shielding and imparts a distinctive character to the fixtures. For more information about the product, visit Snøhetta’s website!
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