LOT-EK
CHROMO-LAMPS

a collation of lamps explores the chromatic quality of disposed plastic detergent bottles

type
started

1993, ongoing!

dimensions quasi-lamp

6"x12"x14"

dimensions omni-lamp

8"x14"x84"

materials

plastic detergent bottles, threaded rod, electrical wire, wire connectors, light switches, bulbs, bulb sockets, plugs

awards

concept & vision

a collection of lamps made out of detergent bottles exploits the chromatic quality of plastic containers contaminating them with wires and switches and plugs

impact & significance

a simple yet radical transformation of an everyday object below our eyes daily, weekly...

Dec 1, 2026

LOT-EK lectures at RIT Vignelli Center, Rochester

LOT-EK lectures at RIT Vignelli Center, Rochester

Nov 16, 2026

LOT-EK lectures at Jefferson University CADE, Philadelphia

LOT-EK lectures at Jefferson University CADE, Philadelphia

Oct 10, 2026

The Black Schoolhouse opens!

The Black Schoolhouse opens!

Sep 14, 2026

The Black Schoolhouse on World Architects

The Black Schoolhouse on World Architects

Sep 10, 2026

The Black Schoolhouse on The Architect’s Newspaper

The Black Schoolhouse on The Architect’s Newspaper

Jul 7, 2026

LOT-EK on Wallpaper* US400 list

LOT-EK on Wallpaper* US400 list

Apr 6, 2026

LOT-EK and Carroll House on PIN-UP 40

LOT-EK and Carroll House on PIN-UP 40

Mar 16, 2026

LOT-EK on koozArch

LOT-EK on koozArch