From a feature in Inside Out Magazine (May/June 2012 Issue) to The Design Files’s Instagram pics to Darren Palmer’s recent Surry Hills project, I seem to be seeing his work everywhere, and for good reason. Since setting up his own Architectural Lighting Design practice in 2011 (after more than a decade in the industry), he has produced some magnificent products. Succinctly put on his webpage, “Christopher Boots is driven by a love of nature and light, expressed through designing and creating beautiful, unique lighting”. His attention to detail and craftsmanship can be seen in all of his designs, utilising a wide variety of traditional techniques to create contemporary works of art. Included in his ‘team of artisans’ are sculptors, ceramicists, bronze casters, coppersmiths and glass-blowers.

An added bonus, his projects are all hand made right here in Melbourne.

Below are a few of my favourite pieces, with many more on his website.

Like a glammed-up molecular model, BCAA shines with elemental simplicity. It reminds me of a simplified, clean-lined sputnik chandelier. I can picture it surrounded by Jonathan Adler furniture and would love this in shiny nickel in a grand bedroom setting.

{BCAA}

The impressive geometric form of Orp reminds me of impossible triangles and technical drawing classes on perspective. The large 1.5m long glowing pendant would create a stunning talking point for any high-ceilinged foyer or warehouse space, or as a low-hung sculpture on display.

{Orp}

The Phasmida is a bronzed and gleaming arm, like a reaching branch or delicate stick insect sitting lightly in the space.

{Phasmida}

Quartz crystal, copper and gold form this stunning piece of architectural jewellery. Promethius III is very decadent and very luxe, without taking over an interior space.

{Promethius III}

Featured in the DQ Collective space at Saturday InDesign, Bucky is a thick, bold and black eye-catcher, like using a fat Artline texta on butter paper.

{Bucky}

{His feature in Inside Out Magazine May/June 2012}

Which is your favourite?

xo Romona

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