The Plantable light fixture was created by Ryan Taylor, specializing in interactive, graphic and industrial design, in collaboration with Planting Design Advisor Victoria Taylor. The name of the lamp is Babylon Light – has a clear allusion to the Hanging Gardens of Nebuchadnezzar’s wife, is a hollow disk-like construction made of aluminum with a hole in the middle, intended for a lamp. The empty space is used as a flower pot. Babylon Light would look great in the kitchen or living room as well as in the office where it will create “eco-friendly” atmosphere, which is so important in any office staff. Due to designers now everybody can have his own hanging garden.
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