PHÓS Wall Lamp

PHÓS Wall Lamp transforms traditional Greek embroidery into contemporary lighting design. Archival textile motifs, documented in publications of the Benaki Museum (Amalia Megapanou), are digitally reconstructed and translated into three-dimensional geometric structures through 3D printing. The name PHÓS derives from the Greek word for “light”, reflecting the project’s core idea of light as both a functional and narrative medium.

The wall lamp draws inspiration from regional embroidery patterns of Chios and Leros, reinterpreting their rhythmic compositions into open architectural forms. When illuminated, the intricate geometry interacts with light to cast layered shadow patterns, adding depth, warmth and a dynamic visual presence to the surrounding space. Light becomes an active element, revealing cultural patterns through projection rather than surface decoration.

Produced through additive manufacturing, the lamp combines digital fabrication with cultural research. The use of open structures allows light to pass through the design, reinterpreting traditional needlework into illuminated geometry that evolves depending on light intensity and viewing angle.
Designed and produced in Greece, PHÓS Wall Lamp bridges heritage and contemporary production, offering a modern interpretation of traditional craft through light. By merging cultural memory with modern technology, the project repositions embroidery as a spatial and atmospheric design element, turning light into a medium for storytelling and cultural continuity.