Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 74

INTERIORWATCH
THE LATEST NEWS AND PRODUCTS FROM THE COMMERCIAL INTERIOR INDUSTRY

NEWSWORTHY

LOCAL SUSTAINABLE LIGHTING RANGE EXCITES

NEW CAESARSTONE SINKS
Caesarstone

recently

launched

their new Caesarstone sinks range,
making it possible to achieve a
holistic countertop design in any
kitchen or bathroom interior.
Each sink has been engineered
to match with its corresponding
Caesarstone surface colour, offering homeowners a unified countertop solution. The new sinks are
easy

to

clean

and

maintain,

making them the ideal companion
for Caesarstone surfaces.
The new Caesarstone sinks come
in 5 versatile colours: (1141) Pure
White, (2141) Snow White, (2220)
Ivory, (2003) Grey, (4003) Sleek
Concrete. Sinks are ideal for most
design schemes, but can also be
used to create a contrasting effect.

Stephen Pikus of Green Light District is a creative man with a passion for beautiful
things – especially those that can be made from items others have discarded. After spending
hours trawling scrap yards and rubbish dumps looking for things to up-cycle, he started
recycling glass to make chandeliers and this is when he fell in love with lighting. A bin full of
old truck filters inspired the design of a range of some uniquely beautiful light fittings. After
much trial and error Stephen entered his filter light design in the Eskom Energy Efficient
Lighting Design Competition in 2014 and was amazed to win the main prize.
Green Light District creates work for the previously unemployed who earn an income by
collecting glass that is then used in the chandelier designs. They also have a team of people
that are trained, then given the glass, wire and the tools needed to prepare the glass for
the chandeliers. Once processed, the glass takes on the tumbled look of pieces of glass
you might find on the beach.
The recycled truck filter lighting range has taken a product that was not being recyled
and environmentally hazardous and turned it into a striking contemporary light fixture that
comes in a range of sizes and finishes. Stephen has registered a patent on his design to
ensure that the product is not mass produced elsewhere and diminishes the environmental
and social benefits that local production encourages.
Green Light District was selected to
exhibit at 100% Design earlier this year
and is also a finalist in the 2015 PPC
Imaginarium competition.
Contact Stephen on 079 619 8228
www.facebook.com/greenlightdistrictsa
www.greenlightdistrictsa.co.za

Scratch, stain, heat resistance and
durability come standard.
www.caesarstone.co.za

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