VOUW — Slowtech Studio from Amsterdam
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exhibition· 16 March 2026· Frankfurt

VOUW at Light + Building Frankfurt 2026

VOUW at Light + Building Frankfurt 2026

From March 8–13, VOUW presented work at Light + Building in Frankfurt, the world's largest fair for lighting and building technology. The studio displayed Bloomlight S and Bloomlight L together for the first time. These interactive lamps respond to human presence without buttons or apps. Bloomlight L, the original outdoor lantern, has traveled globally from Milan to Sydney and Qatar to Amsterdam, drawing visitors as it turned toward people and opened its light. Bloomlight S, the newest family member, offered an intimate home version with the same gentle movement. Over five days, the team engaged with over 200 visitors from more than 40 countries, including Singapore and the United States. Chairwave, the kinetic seating encouraging strangers to sit together, also attracted attention. The studio notes that 'in a hall full of lights, it was nice to see people pause,' emphasizing that this moment of interaction is central to their design philosophy.

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