Juniper MULTIVERSE Runs Ribbons Around Normal Track Lighting

On one hand, the Juniper MULTIVERSE System shares most of the hallmark traits of type and performance related to conventional monitor lighting. However to check the Connecticut-based firm’s architectural expertise to its outdated and infrequently maligned predecessor could be doing the low-voltage energy distribution system a disservice, as Juniper’s modular and magnetic system lays out potentialities reaching past mere illumination, all with a way more aesthetically pleasing package deal.

Talking by way of video chat from the corporate’s central Connecticut headquarters and showroom housed inside a historic mill – Juniper founder Shant Madjarian remotely outlined the MULTIVERSE System’s key elements and options, piece by piece to permit for a greater grasp of the what, why, and the way. Complemented by a pattern pack containing a number of MULTIVERSE monitor segments and connectors delivered forward of our chat, Madjarian delved into the inspiration and impetus in designing their progressive method to a nicely established lighting answer.

A pattern pack of Juniper’s MULTIVERSE System monitor lighting elements, together with a pair of ribbon mounted highlight modules. Ribbon segments safe onto screw mounted clips throughout almost any inside floor, with lighting elements securing into place magnetically. Photograph: Gregory Han

Madjarian cites an idea utilizing tape enhanced with low profile circuitry to ship energy because the inspiration behind the event of MULTIVERSE. The hardly-there design was later refined by Madjarian and the Juniper group right into a modular system of ribbons measuring a mere 7mm in peak with fast apparent applicability inside residential and business areas.

“ [MULTIVERSE] you wouldn’t comprehend it’s lighting,” says Madjarian about Juniper’s energy supply system, an impression additional emphasised by the corporate’s catalog of pre-finished colours and supplies that encourage potentialities reasonably than serving mere practicalities.

Ribbons can be found in quite a few coloration and materials finishes, however can be painted as soon as put in onto surfaces to additional mix into partitions.

One intriguing choice made potential by the modular and low profile design is the choice to run ribbons vertically so as to add activity and ambient ribbon lighting close to workspaces. A brand new linear ambient ribbon factor proven above tracks the identical 1/4″ thickness for a seamless presence throughout partitions.

Piecing collectively like architectural playthings, the MULTIVERSE ribbons are designed to be simply and shortly linked at lengths as much as 150 linear ft. Powered from a single driver, linked lights are dimmable and can be operated individually or in concord utilizing certainly one of two included circuits.

The MULTIVERSE System’s ribbons vary from 2-feet,  4-feet, and 6-feet size. No matter their size, each bit conceals Juniper’s proprietary 24V high-efficiency twin circuitry. Madjarian emphasizes how the design provides shoppers the choice to discreetly recede the lighting system into an inside house or make the most of them extra expressively to deliver consideration to their presence as a daring graphic factor.

Historically monitor lighting’s linear path was restricted to an em-dash’s size. The MULTIVERSE system’s catalog of curving and connecting elements opens the chance to create a graphical factor winding throughout various topography, corners, and altering planes for fascinating impact.

The MULTIVERSE System’s tracks measure just one/4-inch thick, a ribbon-like profile that homes 24V excessive -efficiency twin circuitry. Parts join utilizing a magnetic system permitting as much as 15 miniature spot modules which are in flip simply adjusted alongside the monitor size and in addition their angled intention.

An non-obligatory suspension ribbon monitor brings illumination nearer to close by surfaces or aimed away as an ambient gentle supply.

The MULTIVERSE System isn’t restricted to wall mounted tracks, but in addition provides the choice to make use of luminaire adaptors for hanging pendants, stems, and a collection of Juniper’s THIN System fixtures. Juniper lately launched new cylinders with reeded glass fittings and 500, 1,000, and 1,500 lumens outputs.

Magnetic adaptors are a key element the Juniper system’s adaptability, subtracting the need to run inside wiring when including further suitable spots. Which brings up maybe probably the most intriguing side of the Juniper MULTIVERSE System’s future: “We’re investigating partnering with choose producers to develop add-on elements for the MULTIVERSE,” explains Madjarian. “For instance, small audio audio system, safety monitoring units, and different applied sciences that may be liberated from wall shops and added the place most wanted, needed.”

Whereas Juniper has but to announce such partnerships, they consider a yr from now the MULTIVERSE System will stay as much as its moniker and develop in scope nicely past lighting and into a complete good house platform.

Designed as a complementing element, monopoint fixtures will be mounted with or with out 5” cowl plates to ship gentle in assist of the ribbon system.

MULTIVERSE architectural monitor heads function 1,000-lumen and 1,500-lumen outputs and begin at $250 every.

“Juniper is a tech-driven lighting firm, and though we like classic monitor lighting,” says Madjarian. “We got down to design monitor lighting that shoppers need to put in reasonably than want to put in.” The Juniper MULTIVERSE System is at present aimed on the commerce section and nonetheless requires skilled electrician set up, however the firm hints of the event of direct-to-consumer merchandise down the road, together with the event of a Juniper app meant to combine MULTIVERSE’s linear luminosity to function in seamless coordination with different modular additions using the road of the corporate’s low-voltage LED energy distribution system.

For extra details about the MULTIVERSE System go to juniper-design.com or for those who occur to be in New York Metropolis, appointments will be made on the model’s SoHo showroom at 1 Crosby Road.

Gregory Han is a Senior Editor at Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, climbing, tide swimming pools, and highway journeys, a collection of his adventures and musings will be discovered at gregoryhan.com.