Tatou is a collection of light fittings created by the famous designer Patricia Urquiola for Flos. The collection is characterised by a lampshade inspired by the shell of an armadillo (tatou in French, hence the name), whose armour is made up of overlapping plates. Patricia Urquiola has created a meticulously designed light fitting, with the shape of Japanese armour, a collection of metal buckles cleverly joined by tapes. The lamp has an external polycarbonate diffuser, which is available in white, black or ochre. The internal diffuser is made of opaline polycarbonate, which casts diffused light throughout the room. The pendant lamp is at its most beautiful above a dining table, while the table lamp is perfect on a bedside table, thanks to the materials used, selected for their wonderful interaction with light.
Born in Oviedo in 1961, Patricia Urquiola attended the Faculty of Architecture at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Polytechnic School of Milan, where she graduated in 1989 with Achille Castiglioni as her thesis supervisor. She was his assistant at the Polytechnic School of Milan from 1990 to 1992. From 1990 to 1996, she worked in the product development department for De Padova, where she collaborated with Vico Magistretti. In 1996, she became head of design at Lissoni Associati. In 2001, Patricia Urquiola opened her own design studio, where she works on design, installations and architecture. In 2005, together with her colleague Eliana Gerotto, Patricia Urquiola developed a collection of lighting for Foscarini. Their Caboche pendant, ceiling, floor and table lamps reinterpret the 1960s plastic bracelet-style crystal chandelier with pendants. After several European boutiques, she has just designed the interior architecture of the sublime Mandarin Oriental in Barcelona. Patricia Urquiola designs both outdoor furniture, with the Pavo real armchair, and accessories for Alessi.
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FLOS
Founded in 1962 in Merano, Italy, Flos is an international company offering a range of lighting fixtures and systems for the residential and architectural sector. In 1968, Flos opened the doors of its first shop. Today, Flos is one of Italy's best-known manufacturers. The Flos lighting brand designs and manufactures lighting within a modern vision. Italian brand Flos acts as a benchmark for high quality lighting solutions, functional and innovative lighting, and excellent design. Flos boasts a catalogue enriched with iconic products.