The prismatic Hope chandelier by Francisco Gomez Paz and architect Paolo Rizzatto is the end result of an exhaustive analysis of old style crystal chandeliers. The general goal was to imitate the same effective light refraction and diffusion of crystal, but using material (polycarbonate sheets) that is both lighter and more durable. Designed for Luceplan.

The polycarbonate lenses have a high gloss external surface, while the internal surface presents a series of concentric micro-prisms that reduce the size of the light source and eliminates the glare effect.

The lenses are then easily attached in pairs to a transparent stem and then arranged around a laser cut and bent steel structure inspired by the shape of diatoms. No tools are needed to assemble the pieces together, it takes a very simple gesture and few minutes to mount the surprisingly light chandelier.