If Studio Besau-Marguerre has a calling card, it’s bringing a pop of colour to unexpected places. Case in point: The multidisciplinary design studio’s latest collection of light switches and outlet covers for Hager. Dubbed the Two-Tone Edition, the series puts a fresh spin on the R.classic line with an expressive palette that turns a mundane object into a work of art.
“We don‘t just see switches as functional elements in architecture, they are important details that complete the overall concept,” explains designer Marcel Besau, who co-founded the studio with Eva Marguerre.
The simple geometry of the circular switches is highlighted by an outer ring that contrasts with the rocker to create an optical illusion: A lighter border lends the switch a slimmer appearance, while a darker one gives the piece prominence as a design focal point.
The matte colourways can be combined in four harmonious configurations in two tonal families: Blue and Blue/Peach, Green and Green/Rose. While the monochromatic versions are more subdued, the two-tone colourways make a statement.
Blue/Peach might be out there even for the most daring design lovers, but Green/Rose (which was the clear favourite when the product launched last year at Light and Building in Frankfurt) offers a subtler hit of colour. Other combinations can be requested on a project-specific basis. Conceived as a “piece of jewelry on the wall,” the switches go beyond functionality to become a dynamic addition to any interior.
