THE DESIGN AND CREATION OF VAZ™
VAZ™
CRAFTED BY CRAIG COPELAND
The first versions of VAZ that I modeled were inspired by figurative profiles that celebrate the beautiful efficiency of timeless vessels. From ancient Mediterranean amphoras (elongated terra cotta jugs) to contemporary glass milk bottles - such shapely forms have effectively carried the most essential materials over time. For VAZ, the essential is light.
Later refined by adding a wide lid to house the optics, VAZ began to take the shape of a lighthouse. Each VAZ is a miniature lighthouse in form and capability. Playfully-shaped and fully adaptable, VAZ offers broad material options that are scalable to deliver wide-ranging illumination possibilities and robust security.
- Craig Copeland
Craig Copeland is an architect, product designer, and monumental stone sculptor who lives and works in New York. In 1996, he received a Fulbright Fellowship and was a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome from 1996-1998.
Enduring materials and textures for lighting
In stone, VAZ bollards are contemporary takes on ancient Roman milestones that mark historic roadways in Europe and Asia, which are present, even today after thousands
of years.
The porcelain options provide time-tested durability along with more vivid color possibilities. The glazed surfaces deepen the refracting light and add extra sparkle, like the celebrated and enduring roof tiles adorning centuries-old temples in Kyoto.
The stone and porcelain options evoke nature’s enduring strength and timeless beauty, offering a meaningful connection to the natural world.
The stone and porcelain options evoke nature’s enduring strength and timeless beauty, offering a meaningful connection to the natural world
VAZ Optimizes Light
PORCELAIN
STONE
ALUMINUM
