Atelier Haute Cuisine

"Cofit-20"

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2020—a year we’ll never forget. During the lockdown, we spent a lot of time hiking through our hometown. This area, once dominated by coal mines, is now defined by the legacy they left behind: massive dumping grounds for stone debris that reshaped the landscape. Today, these former dumps have been reclaimed by nature, transformed into lush green hills crisscrossed with hiking trails.

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This unique time, the striking landscape, and the area's mining history inspired Cofit-20, a light object that bridges past and present.

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Rather than designing a traditional light fixture to conceal the bulb, we created a pedestal to celebrate it. The block features two imprints of a light bulb with its socket and can be displayed in various orientations, emphasizing its versatility. Its name, Cofit-20, carries layered meaning:

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• “CO” stands for the multiple combinations.

• “FIT” refers to the Dutch word for socket, “fitting.”

• “20” marks the unforgettable year 2020.
  
  Together, the name reflects both the challenging times of lockdown and a desire to turn those moments into something positive

 

The black block is crafted from a concrete compound containing pieces of coal and coal waste we gathered during our walks on the old dumping grounds. In doing so, Cofit-20 pays homage to our roots, our hometown’s coal mining history, and our enduring love for light.

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