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The Danish lighting manufacturer celebrated its Philippine launch in a hygge-themed café event

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Louis Poulsen Lights Up In Manila 

Metro. Style Socials Team

<div><br/></div><p>It&#x27;s become a trend that peaked in the mid-2010&#x27;s, and nowadays, <em>hygge </em>seems to be a buzzword in interiors.  Defined as &#x27;a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture),&#x27; <em>hygge </em>has all the ideal qualities for living.  After all, it is a concept born in Denmark, considered &#x27;The World&#x27;s Happiest Country.&#x27;  </p><div><br/></div><p>If you&#x27;ve ever wondered why <em>hygge </em>caught on globally, look no further than Danish interiors, especially their inviting lighting. Characterized by nothing more than a warm glow, sources of light illuminate pockets of calm in personal spaces, a must for Denmark, a country that experiences 17 hours of night time.</p><div><br/></div><p>Here&#x27;s some great news for Filipino fans of hygge who also happen to have impeccable design taste:  lights are on at<a href="https://www.focusglobalinc.com/louis-poulsen/" target="_blank"> Louis Poulsen Manila</a> as the premier Danish lighting manufacturer celebratesits formal launch with a special Scandinavian pop-up cafe last September 1 at the 28th Floor ofthe Twenty-Four Seven McKinley Building, BGC.														</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/diy-architectural-busan-tour/33613" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Architecture Fans Will Fall In Love With Busan’s Design Destinations</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>A Legacy of Light</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Founded in 1874, Louis Poulsen was born out of the Scandinavian design tradition where formfollows function. Its iconic lighting fixtures are a result of a series of close collaborations withworld-renowned designers such as Poul Henningsen, Verner Panton, Øivind Slaatto, ArneJacobsen, and Vilhelm Lauritzen to name a few.</p><div><br/></div><p>Established as one of the key global suppliers of architectural and decorative lighting, LouisPoulsen prides itself in redefining hygge through ambient, downward, and glare-free lamps thatcreate cozy environments which resemble the warmth and beauty of Scandinavian summers.</p><div>														</div><div>																												</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7d1a446d-a613-4a82-a341-d2786230b537_dsc09416-2.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Caffeinate, Illuminate!</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>A Louis Poulsen Pop-Up Cafe, especially created to commemorate the formal launch of LouisPoulsen Manila, was set up on the 28th floor of the Focus Global building in Twenty-Four SevenMcKinley, BGC.</p><div><br/></div><p>The expansive space turned hygge haven overlooks the BGC skyline, setting the mood for acozy evening as guests basked in the glow of Louis Poulsen lamps over crafted coffee andcocktails by The Curator, warm pastries from Eric Kayser, chill beats by DJ Pamcy, andmeaningful conversations.</p><div><br/></div><p>The carefully curated cafe space was set up to showcase some of the brand’s most iconicpieces including the Patera pendant lamp, Panthella table lamps, the PH 3 1⁄2-2 1⁄2 floor lamps,and the eye-catching PH Artichoke pendant lamp.</p><div>																																																								<br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/716765f2-956a-48cb-8fb0-25c14ecf58ee_20220901_1025.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/plan-on-going-solar/33546" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Planning on Going Solar? 6 Things You Should Know According To An Expert</a></div><div><br/></div><p>As an homage to the brand’s brilliant heritage, a history wall was also set up so guests couldlearn more about Louis Poulsen’s key pieces, important historical milestones, designcollaborations, and design processes.</p><div>														<br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/069b958d-7781-4106-8d54-4e63564c30f3_20220901_1196.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://everywhereweshoot.com/" target="_blank">Everywhere We Shoot</a>, composed of photography and visual artist super duo Ryan &amp; GarovsVergara, also stunned with their own interpretation of Louis Poulsen lamps through a series ofphotos displayed in a spectacular suspended installation. Guests departed the cozy space witha pack of postcard prints as a memento from this visually stimulating experience.</p><div><br/></div><div>														</div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2bdcce1c-1372-4e70-8b92-24ae09eb0dcd_louis poulsen_landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/651dfae7-bad2-4c0a-9359-34ca60d03f67_dsc08028-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/3abbd530-19c4-445c-9355-5220707f7143_dsc07945-3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0825afec-4aeb-45d4-8df5-a204b40645e4_dsc08161-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fc39a800-e8ff-4295-af18-457c34cd4172_dsc08340-2-edited.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/e2d2ed88-64a8-4417-ad1e-f57ca580f717_dsc08580-2-edited.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8c2d8cc4-9832-418d-900e-1bd38207cdc1_dsc09006-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cc568ad9-c429-47d7-8803-1ddce56f1520_dsc09416-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/6dbf9024-8f62-4700-a9db-25f83d6c3826_dsc09497-3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a0cfbe0e-a4ec-40a1-a7c6-5b5f029ef12c_dsc09706-3-edited.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9fa0204f-ab55-4f9c-a3b4-3485f5282456_dsc09861-2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div><cite>Everywhere We Shoot, Courtesy of Focus Global, Inc.</cite></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>Louis Poulsen is officially and exclusively distributed in the Philippines by <a href="https://www.focusglobalinc.com/" target="_blank">Focus Global Inc</a>,joining a supercharged roster of over twenty global brands.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Visit the Louis Poulsen Manila showroom at the 10th Floor of Twenty-Four Seven McKinley,Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For inquiries, follow Lights By FGI on instagram and Facebook(@lightsbyfgi), visit the local <a href="https://www.focusglobalinc.com/louis-poulsen/" target="_blank">website</a>, or call 8705-9999 to schedule a personal tour orshowroom appointment.</em>																												</div>