Architectural studio NF, in partnership with Zeon Lighting, presents a unique product designed for public spaces — The Drop, a collection of acoustic indirect lighting fixtures. These are the first lighting fixtures of this kind to be developed and manufactured in Russia.

The impetus for creating this collection was the shortage of lighting solutions on the Russian market that combine sound-absorbing properties with thoughtful light scenography.

As with all our projects, nature served as the inspiration for the collection — in this case, the metaphor of raindrops and the ripples they create on the surface of a lake. These shapes and rhythms formed the foundation of the design and defined the direction of the entire product line. We created an object that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and intuitively understandable.

The design is based on two key principles:

• the use of acoustic materials to reduce noise levels within a space

• the use of reflected light

Incorporating acoustic materials into the fixture’s body minimizes echo and helps create a comfortable acoustic environment. Reflected light, in turn, is one of the most comfortable types of lighting for the human eye — by reflecting off surfaces, it produces soft and pleasant illumination.

A felt made from recycled plastic bottles was used as a sound-absorbing material — an eco-friendly and hypoallergenic solution.

The fixtures are suitable for a wide range of spatial volumes: from large, multi-height airport halls and libraries to office environments.

The ability to combine different shapes, sizes, materials, and lighting scenarios allows designers to create imaginative and adaptable spaces that consider both visual and acoustic qualities.

Drop Acoustic NF pendant fixtures are available in three sizes: ø750 / ø1200 / ø1350 mm. Each fixture contains two sources of indirect light: one directed downward and the other upward toward the ceiling. The fixtures can be suspended at any height and grouped in various compositions.

Color temperature and light tone can also be adjusted. The option to use Tunable White technology makes it possible to tailor lighting to human biological rhythms (circadian lighting) or to create the desired atmosphere for the space.