Illuminate the night
with daylight
Project
In order to assert itself as a leading player in solar city lighting, Fonroche entrusted Outercraft to make it an identity product.
Services
- Product design
- Prototyping
- Industrialization
Deliverables
- Research report
- 3D modeling
- 3 demonstrator prototypes
- Bundle of plans
Results
- Industrialisation in progress
Design a modern lantern rooted in collective culture
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The management of renewable energies is at the heart of Fonroche Lighting’s mission.
Following the deployment of its first product, the brand wanted to take a step forward by improving the integration and quality of its range of lanterns. The research focused on the historical and cultural heritage of urban lighting in order to tell a new story to inhabitants.
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At the crossroads of heritage and modernity
The “Belle Époque” lantern defines the new stylistic direction of Fonroche Lighting for residential areas. The 4 arches and the wide butt section are inherited from the architectural heritage. The smooth surfaces intersect to form sharp edges which, coupled with the lacquered aluminium, create a light and reassuring volume.
A strong attention is paid to assembly in order to use the junctions of parts as details, adding a minimalist aesthetic.
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In view of the different challenges of our client, we have opted for a large series manufacturing process.
Aluminum pressure casting, despite high tooling costs, allows high production rates over the years and low prices per part.
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