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Hotline Bling: Neon Design Edition

Drake was recently crowned winner of Best Hip-Hop Video for "Hotline Bling" at the 2016 MTV VMA. Young Drizzy eloquently admits, "I fu*k with Turrell", and the video in question overtly repurposes James Turrell's light and space art installation pieces. Nonetheless, neon is super cool and here we celebrate Drake's VMA win with a neon collection.

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Nanoleaf's modular LED system is like "living paint," the brand says. The Aurora Smarter Kit will retail for $199.99 when it makes its MoMA Store debut this fall. Using an app or voice control, users can choose from a palette of 16 million colors.
Nanoleaf's modular LED system is like "living paint," the brand says. The Aurora Smarter Kit will retail for $199.99 when it makes its MoMA Store debut this fall. Using an app or voice control, users can choose from a palette of 16 million colors.
Husband and wife Tim Stokes and Nathalie Wolberg left their pint-size Parisian apartment behind to undertake a hands-on renovation of an industrial, 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s now home to an expansive live/work space containing two studios—one for each of them—two exhibition galleries, and an integrated courtyard.
Husband and wife Tim Stokes and Nathalie Wolberg left their pint-size Parisian apartment behind to undertake a hands-on renovation of an industrial, 6,000-square-foot warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s now home to an expansive live/work space containing two studios—one for each of them—two exhibition galleries, and an integrated courtyard.
A comfortable seating area is situated a couple of steps into the hotel. The navy-blue sofa is ASH's design and the vintage armchairs with chrome handles are by Jindrich Halabala. Iron Origami fabricated the square coffee table just past the chairs. Artist Oliver Clegg created the neon sign.
A comfortable seating area is situated a couple of steps into the hotel. The navy-blue sofa is ASH's design and the vintage armchairs with chrome handles are by Jindrich Halabala. Iron Origami fabricated the square coffee table just past the chairs. Artist Oliver Clegg created the neon sign.
On a wooded plot in Arkansas, the architecture firm Silo AR+D erected a radiant live-work home that announces its nocturnal presence by projecting colored light from concealed LED fixtures. The home's tone can be manipulated and controlled via smartphone.
On a wooded plot in Arkansas, the architecture firm Silo AR+D erected a radiant live-work home that announces its nocturnal presence by projecting colored light from concealed LED fixtures. The home's tone can be manipulated and controlled via smartphone.
Virginia Tech’s VT Solar scored the highest in both the Architecture and Dwelling categories. The south, east, and west walls are constructed of two panels of thin translucent polycarbonate, which was filled with aerogel insulation. LEDs, which can display a range of millions of colors, light the panels from within.
Virginia Tech’s VT Solar scored the highest in both the Architecture and Dwelling categories. The south, east, and west walls are constructed of two panels of thin translucent polycarbonate, which was filled with aerogel insulation. LEDs, which can display a range of millions of colors, light the panels from within.
The LED lighting in the slide is just one of the high-tech elements in the house that can be adjusted from a smartphone or tablet. A computer system in the basement controls the screens in the house as well as the security and heating systems.
The LED lighting in the slide is just one of the high-tech elements in the house that can be adjusted from a smartphone or tablet. A computer system in the basement controls the screens in the house as well as the security and heating systems.
Audi inspired—and sponsored—this installation using LED lights by artist Matthew Schreiber.
Audi inspired—and sponsored—this installation using LED lights by artist Matthew Schreiber.
As we were led from one space to the next, getting a sense of the circulation of the building, we eventually came to this smaller studio at street level. Some of us even watched from the window to the outside. I very much liked the way the closet and the stairwell, behind the open closet door at right, were incorporated into this dance. Not only did it expand the space in which the dancers had to work, but it made use of the entire area available to them, enlarging the notion of what's "danceable" and what's for services. Photo by Margo Mortiz.
As we were led from one space to the next, getting a sense of the circulation of the building, we eventually came to this smaller studio at street level. Some of us even watched from the window to the outside. I very much liked the way the closet and the stairwell, behind the open closet door at right, were incorporated into this dance. Not only did it expand the space in which the dancers had to work, but it made use of the entire area available to them, enlarging the notion of what's "danceable" and what's for services. Photo by Margo Mortiz.
Ground at Yale University by Bentel and Bentel Architects The original concrete surfaces are intentionally visible through, and are highlighted by, the veils of the material intervention out of respect for Breuer's unique exploration in his design of the textural possibilities of a single material. Photo by Eduard Hueber/Arch Photo.
Ground at Yale University by Bentel and Bentel Architects The original concrete surfaces are intentionally visible through, and are highlighted by, the veils of the material intervention out of respect for Breuer's unique exploration in his design of the textural possibilities of a single material. Photo by Eduard Hueber/Arch Photo.
The hostel's bright lounge is lit by criss-crossed cove lights. Cork stools from Vitra and Tacchini Spin ottomans provide seating. Photo by Nikolas Koenig.
The hostel's bright lounge is lit by criss-crossed cove lights. Cork stools from Vitra and Tacchini Spin ottomans provide seating. Photo by Nikolas Koenig.
The lights cycled through a spectrum of colors.
The lights cycled through a spectrum of colors.
The kitchen and dining area and is surrounded by orange steps that function as seating. The dugout allows for a second level used for the bedrooms, which are housed in a polycarbonate "lightbox."
The kitchen and dining area and is surrounded by orange steps that function as seating. The dugout allows for a second level used for the bedrooms, which are housed in a polycarbonate "lightbox."
Installed by a local vendor, the Corian sinks and bath combine to form a freestanding island in the upstairs bathroom, outfitted with fixtures by Ritmonio. A series of artworks by Tim, including a sculpture that emits a soft glow, accent the pristine space.
Installed by a local vendor, the Corian sinks and bath combine to form a freestanding island in the upstairs bathroom, outfitted with fixtures by Ritmonio. A series of artworks by Tim, including a sculpture that emits a soft glow, accent the pristine space.
Viscosity by Rob Zinn for blankblank Part of the Helicentric Collection by Rob Zinn, Viscosity is a uniquely shaped layered wall or ceiling sconce light. Colors applied to the back of each satin white layer glow subtly in natural light when the fixture is off but glow brightly when turned on. Available in 4 sizes, multiple colorways and mono colors and custom color combinations. For hardwiring, dimmer recommended. UL Listed with Edison base or GU-24 pin base. Optional LED light source. Shown in Neon Yellow. Leadtime 8 weeks. Made in Northern California. http://blankblank.net/designs/viscosity/
Viscosity by Rob Zinn for blankblank Part of the Helicentric Collection by Rob Zinn, Viscosity is a uniquely shaped layered wall or ceiling sconce light. Colors applied to the back of each satin white layer glow subtly in natural light when the fixture is off but glow brightly when turned on. Available in 4 sizes, multiple colorways and mono colors and custom color combinations. For hardwiring, dimmer recommended. UL Listed with Edison base or GU-24 pin base. Optional LED light source. Shown in Neon Yellow. Leadtime 8 weeks. Made in Northern California. blankblank.net/des...
In the foyer, Deam left one surprise: The neon-pink guest bathroom is hidden behind heavy, dark-gray walls.
In the foyer, Deam left one surprise: The neon-pink guest bathroom is hidden behind heavy, dark-gray walls.
As the reigning master of minimalist neon art, Dan Flavin has made his career exploring the intersection of light and color. Get the full Flavin with this one-of-a-kind Perf Bench/art piece by architect-designer Johanna Grawunder ($25,980 at L'ArcoBaleno).
As the reigning master of minimalist neon art, Dan Flavin has made his career exploring the intersection of light and color. Get the full Flavin with this one-of-a-kind Perf Bench/art piece by architect-designer Johanna Grawunder ($25,980 at L'ArcoBaleno).
In Saint Ouen, France, a suburb of Paris, architect Nathalie Wolberg plays with lighting and interior design at her house/studio, Maison NW. The three-level building, located in a former printing house from the 1950s, acts as a blank canvas for her to experiment with colorful, dramatic objects that evoke strong emotions.
In Saint Ouen, France, a suburb of Paris, architect Nathalie Wolberg plays with lighting and interior design at her house/studio, Maison NW. The three-level building, located in a former printing house from the 1950s, acts as a blank canvas for her to experiment with colorful, dramatic objects that evoke strong emotions.