PD25 Winner

Category:      Lighting - Ceiling Lighting
Location:      Udine, Italy
Designers:     Patrick Tighe, Tighe Architecture, Los Angeles, California , USA 
Manufacturer:  Imall Technologies di Federico Gregorutti, Manzano, Italy 
Photographers: Tighe Architecture

Droop is a lighting collection that captures the essence of Italian design—its passion, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance—reimagined through a contemporary lens.

Inspired by a love of all things Italian, from its artistic heritage to its culture of making, Droop is a tribute to the beauty of contrast: tradition and innovation, structure and softness, light and material.

At the heart of the collection is the interplay between rigid geometric frames and the organic fluidity of handblown Murano glass.

Each piece begins with a precise architectural structure—clean lines, balanced proportions, and deliberate order. In contrast, molten glass is allowed to droop and stretch in response to gravity and heat.

The result is a unique moment captured in form—an expression of tension and release, control and spontaneity. No two pieces are exactly alike.

This dialogue between form and fluidity defines Droop’s identity: a sculptural tension that feels both bold and poetic, balancing minimalist restraint with expressive craftsmanship.

Every piece is made in collaboration with local artisans, preserving traditional techniques while exploring new directions.

The collection is versatile—equally at home in residential and commercial interiors, whether as a quiet accent or dramatic centerpiece.