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This collection
came about from Ming’s fascination with wood joinery and has led her to discover an
enduring motif from a past inspiration. Dǒugǒng, literally means 'cap' and 'block' in Chinese. It is a unique
structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, one of the most important
elements in traditional Chinese architecture.
Aureole's Dǒugǒng
series takes inspiration from this structural network, adapting and paring it
down to create a simple signature base which is reminiscent of ancient imperial
palaces and temples. Aureole’s first collection, it encompasses lighting pieces,
a bench, a side table and standing mirrors.
Dǒugǒng series
Table and floor lights
in a lightweight, yet
rigid interpretation of
this structure, giving
the illusion of a
'floating' light glowing
above.
Table and floor lights
in a lightweight, yet
rigid interpretation of
this structure, giving
the illusion of a
'floating' light glowing
above.
Dǒugǒng series
Bench with recessed
round tray detail
Bench with recessed
round tray detail
Dǒugǒng series
Side table with raised rims top providing an
added feature for
practical use.
Side table with raised rims top providing an
added feature for
practical use.
Dǒugǒng series
Standing mirrors are designed to lean on the wall, allowing a simple horizontal interlocking wood to support the framework which also works as a
clothes rail.
Standing mirrors are designed to lean on the wall, allowing a simple horizontal interlocking wood to support the framework which also works as a
clothes rail.