A project designed by Stephanie Phillips Architect where hand-blown Murano glass dialogues with New Zealand’s pristine nature
Overlooking the picturesque shores of Lake Queenstown, New Zealand, an extraordinary private residence was redesigned by Stephanie Phillips Architect as a sanctuary dedicated to conviviality, relaxation, and family life. This interior design project was carefully crafted to embrace everyday life with natural elegance, allowing the surrounding majestic landscape to remain the true, undisputed protagonist.
In this setting of rare beauty, Vistosi’s Peggy lamp finds its perfect place in the dining area—the true heart of the home. Here, the light accompanies every shared moment: from quick breakfasts before a day on the ski slopes to long dinners with friends, helping to create a warm, welcoming, and sophisticated atmosphere.
The visual dialogue between transparency and natural materials
Thanks to its blown glass diffuser and minimalist design, Peggy integrates with total harmony into the interior design curated by Sarsfield Brooke. The space is characterized by a palette of neutral shades and the clever use of natural materials—a combination that enhances visual relaxation.
The lamp enhances the space with utmost discretion, establishing a balanced, geometric dialogue with the furnishings below and the extraordinary lake view framed by large windows. This project clearly demonstrates how design lighting is not a simple accessory, but a structural element capable of:
- Defining the identity and volumes of a space.
- Enhancing the surrounding architecture through calibrated reflections.
- Accompanying daily life, transforming the perception of space between day and night.
Hangar Design Group and the birth of Peggy: from Venice to the world
So, what is the origin of this lighting icon? Designed by Hangar Design Group, Peggy was born from the virtuous intersection of deep design research and centuries-old Venetian manufacturing tradition.
An artistic genesis: The collection originally took shape as a special project developed for the Peggy Guggenheim Café in Venice, inheriting not only its name but also its artistic and avant-garde inspiration.
This initial intuition subsequently evolved into a complete family of lamps. The collection interprets Murano blown glass through a contemporary language, characterized by:
- Essential, geometric volumes that defy gravity.
- Refined detailing in the joints connecting the elements.
- A perfect material and chromatic balance between the pure white glass and the metal frame.
The result is a collection that combines Vistosi’s artisanal excellence with Hangar Design Group’s strategic vision, giving life to elegant and versatile lighting solutions—perfect for enhancing both luxury residential spaces and the most ambitious projects in the hospitality and contract sectors.
