Sebastian Herkner（セバスチャン・ヘルクナー）

Sebastian Herkner is one of Germany's most internationally recognised contemporary designers. His work brings together traditional craftsmanship, new technologies and a distinctive sensitivity for materials, colour and texture.
For Midgard, Herkner developed the LOJA lighting family, translating the principle of adjustable lighting into an interplay of light, material and intuitive movement.

1981年生まれのSebastian Herkner（セバスチャン・ヘルクナー）は、オッフェンバッハ造形大学でプロダクトデザインを学び、2006年に自身のスタジオを設立しました。国際的に評価されるメーカーのために、家具、照明、オブジェ、インテリアを幅広く手がけています。

伝統的なクラフツマンシップへの敬意を軸に、新しい技術、本質的な素材、異なる文化や製造伝統への関心を組み合わせています。素材、質感、製造プロセスそのものが、デザインに不可欠な要素となります。

2019年のMaison&Objet Designer of the Year、2021年のEDIDA Best International Designerなど、数多くの国際的な賞を受賞しています。

LOJA is Sebastian Herkner's first lighting family for Midgard. The design explores a new expression of adjustable light. A gently curved paper shade rests on an illuminated hand-blown glass body and can be moved by hand, changing the balance between direct and indirect light with a simple gesture.

The movement transforms the shade into a functional part of the luminaire: its position changes both the direction of light and the sculptural presence of LOJA within the room.

LOJA comprises table, floor and pendant luminaires, combining sculptural presence with advanced lighting technology. Tunable White from 1800 K to 4000 K allows the light to shift from warm atmospheric illumination to brighter functional light. Integrated Matter technology connects LOJA with compatible smart home systems, while the Midgard LED Unit and transformer are designed for replacement and long-term maintenance.
The collection is constructed for circularity, with separable components and recyclable primary materials, reflecting Sebastian Herkner’s approach to contemporary design and Midgard’s focus on long product life.

Sebastian Herkner（セバスチャン・ヘルクナー）とミッドガードの協働によるLOJAは、Archiproducts Design AwardとArchiproducts Sustainability Awardを受賞し、国際的に高く評価されています。
現代的な照明デザイン、素材使い、機能性、循環型の製品開発を融合した点が評価されました。

ミッドガードとの仕事に加え、Sebastian Herkner（セバスチャン・ヘルクナー）はClassiCon、Fritz Hansen、Thonet、Moroso、Duravit、Dedon、Rosenthalなど、国際的に評価されるメーカーと協働しています。家具、照明、インテリアまで幅広く手がけています。

LOJA Lighting Family
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