KOBO-loi

A Luminous Ode to Greek Artistry

KOBO-loi pendant light design awarded Gold for Lighting Design 2025, inspired by the Greek komboloi.

Awarded the Gold Award for Lighting Design (2025), KOBO-loi celebrates the essence of Greek tradition through a contemporary lens.

Year2024
Design & VisualizationAndroni Despoina

The design draws inspiration from the timeless elegance and symbolic nature of the Greek komboloi, reinterpreting it as an object of rhythm, reflection and light.

Designed to illuminate both interior and exterior spaces, KOBO-loi transcends its functional purpose and becomes a sculptural statement of cultural heritage and modern minimalism. The interplay of materials, light and shadow creates a poetic atmosphere that evokes tranquility and ritual, bridging past and present through craftsmanship and emotion.

Gold Award for Lighting Design 2025
Grail Award for Lighting Design 2025
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KOBO-loi lighting installation in interior space during daylight, featuring natural materials and sculptural balance.
KOBO-loi lighting installation at night, creating warm illumination and poetic atmosphere in interior space.

Light as Sculpture

Within the interior composition, KOBO-loi becomes a sculptural focal point that brings rhythm and calm to the space. The gentle dialogue between light, texture and soft tones reflects the essence of Mediterranean minimalism. As the view extends outward, light continues the dialogue with nature, merging atmosphere and landscape in a quiet balance.

KOBO-loi lighting concept in outdoor setting with Mediterranean mood, natural tones and sculptural form.
KOBO-loi lighting installation at sunset, merging light and landscape in a serene composition.

A Luminous Ode to Greek Artistry

"KOBO-loi" is more than a lighting design project. It is a contemporary expression of Greek tradition, transforming cultural memory into modern elegance. Inspired by the timeless charm of the komboloi, it embodies rhythm, balance and serenity through light and material. Each form is crafted with precision, celebrating craftsmanship and emotional connection while bridging the poetic essence of heritage with contemporary design.