iGuzzini The History and Company Philosophy
The quality of the urban space lighting elements presented here is undoubtedly synonymous with beauty, which is a direct result of the care and attention to detail implemented during the design process, a feature on which the iGuzzini company philosophy has always been based. Less evident is the fact that behind this visual quality lies a real financial advantage in terms of the amount of energy saved by using an optic which also preserves the environment, respects the health of citizens and offers increased safety for the entire urban community. Correct optic design is, in fact, the main reason for the financial and energyrelated savings achieved: an optimal luminous flux emission can be obtained, which means the number of fixtures used can be limited to only those which are absolutely necessary. As a result the distance between fixtures is increased, thereby overcoming the more serious effects of environmental light pollution and the harm caused to individuals by intrusive light entering their homes. This lighting quality is also a guarantee against glare, which is always the cause of inconvenience in pedestrian areas and can become an actual hazard on roads or in areas with heavy traffic. Safety during maintenance procedures and in the management of the systems is assured through various awards, in the form of approvals from third parties such as the prestigious ENEC organisation. The usual wide range of options offered and the extreme flexibility of these options have enabled real product customisation based on even the most unusual requirements and features. Each product becomes a rare and precious tool in the hands of the designer as he prepares to design a lighting plan for any urban landscape, modern or ancient, in any geographical conditions or climate.
We have worked in and for “light” since 1958. This was the year when the Harvey Creazioni, a small company that produced lamps and chandeliers, was founded. Today we are the premiere Italian manufacturer in the “Lighting” market, and we rank among the top European manufacturers. We want be the creators of good lighting: light that shines in a room, a house, a building, a museum, a cathedral, a company, a plaza, an airport, and, yes . . . even an entire city. Good lighting has to be created with the awareness that it has to integrate with its environment, taking care not to invade it, darken it, or violate it. Light must be respected, and light has to, in turn, respect the nature of people and things. The iGuzzini mission is therefore to study light, to know light and to make it known; improving the integration with architecture through industrial design. Because of this, a large part of what we do is to offer consultation on lighting techniques, both in the design phase and as an after-sales service.
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62019 Recanati, Italy via Mariano Guzzini, 37 PO Box 56.75.103 telefono (+39) 071.75881 telefax (+39) 071.7588295 iguzzini@iguzzini.it www.iguzzini.com video: (+39) 071.7588453
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