1979: A New Canadian Design Icon

Sculptural light inspired by Montréal's architectural past

1979 by Darmes is modernism reimagined.

Inspired by the bold Brutalist and Modernist architecture of late-1970s Montréal, the 1979 transforms architectural history into a striking contemporary statement.

1979 Triple Pendant by Darmes

Designed by Montréal lighting studio Darmes in collaboration with designer Will Choui, its clean aluminum grid softly diffuses indirect light, creating a captivating interplay of shadow and glow.

Details of the 1979 Triple Pendant by Darmes

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“My collection is an ode to the unexplored beauty of brutalism, fusing the boundaries of the past and present. I wanted to show how the simplicity and boldness of brutalist architecture can be reinvented in the context of contemporary design,” says Will Choui.

1979 Pendant Suspension by Darmes

Minimal yet expressive, the 1979 collection strips lighting back to its essentials. Its sculptural form and refined craftsmanship come together in perfect balance that’s also truly Canadian.

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