{"title":"Thijs Prinsen","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artistic Journey of Thijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1984, \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e graduated in 2007 with a degree in architecture from the Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg, where he specialized in visual arts. His thesis, a museum concept designed for sensory immersion, marked the beginning of his distinctive approach: a blend of spatial awareness and emotional experience. That same year, he was selected for the prestigious “Master’s Trial” guided by the Flemish Construction Master Marcel Smets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince then, Prinsen has made significant strides as an independent architect at Lens°ass Architects, becoming a partner in 2012. But it’s his foray into lighting design, especially through his collaboration with \u003cstrong\u003eSerax\u003c\/strong\u003e, that’s drawn the attention of the design world. His aesthetic is rooted in architecture but softened by a tactile sense of material and form.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerax Collaboration and Lighting Innovations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Serax\" href=\"\/collections\/serax\"\u003eSerax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e designed a unique series of wall lamps inspired by reclaimed architectural materials. Drawing from a palette of terracotta and pigmented concrete, he reinterprets the humble brick into sculptural lighting pieces. The result is the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Primary Shape °1 wall lamp\" href=\"\/products\/serax-primary-shape-1-wall-lamp\"\u003ePrimary Shape °1 wall lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Primary Shape °2 wall lamp\" href=\"\/products\/serax-primary-shape-2-wall-lamp\"\u003ePrimary Shape °2 wall lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Primary Shape °3 wall lamp\" href=\"\/products\/serax-primary-shape-3-wall-lamp\"\u003ePrimary Shape °3 wall lamp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trio of geometric forms that strike a balance between industrial grit and artistic subtlety.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen wall lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e do more than illuminate a space, they create atmospheres, frame emotions, and reflect an architectural lineage. Categorized under \u003cstrong\u003elighting\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"wall lamps\" href=\"\/collections\/wall-lamps\"\u003ewall lamps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, each piece from the series embraces purity of form while sparking curiosity. It’s no surprise they’ve become staples in modern interiors seeking warmth through structure and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lasting Design Philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to design with the same philosophical precision that marked his early career. Whether in large-scale architectural projects or in lighting collaborations, he applies a rigorous yet poetic methodology. His work evokes a phenomenological relationship with space, where materials speak, and shapes narrate.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for design that bridges art and function? Explore the sculptural allure of \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Discover the architectural elegance embedded in the \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen primary shape lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, and experience the unique craftsmanship behind is products.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"serax-primary-shape-1-wall-lamp","title":"Serax Primary Shape °1 wall lamp","description":"Minimal geometry and soft, atmospheric light define the \u003cstrong\u003eSerax\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 1 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Presented in different finishes, this \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"pendant light\" href=\"\/collections\/pendant-lamps\"\u003ependant light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e lends calmness and balance to dining rooms, kitchens, or lounges. Its clean, architectural silhouette and muted hue embody a design language where simplicity enhances sophistication, making it suitable for both understated and eclectic interiors.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eCraft and enduring value\u003c\/h2\u003e Precision manufacturing and durable materials reflect \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Serax\" href=\"\/collections\/serax\"\u003eSerax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s dedication to timeless quality. The suspension system ensures stability and easy installation, while the smooth finish underscores the lamp’s minimal character. Warm LED bulbs enhance its soft diffusion, creating atmospheres that adapt to daily rituals or evening gatherings. As part of the broader Primary collection, it can be combined with other models to compose layered, cohesive lighting schemes across interiors. \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eThijs Prinsen’s vision\u003c\/h2\u003e Through the Primary collection, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thijs Prinsen\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-thijs-prinsen\"\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the relationship between color, proportion, and illumination. The \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 1 lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this vision with its restrained form and nuanced celadon shade. Quiet elegance allows it to integrate seamlessly into contemporary interiors, providing an accent that is subtle yet distinctive. Its geometry and finish reflect Prinsen’s philosophy: objects should enrich everyday life without overpowering it, offering atmosphere rather than excess. \u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eVersatile styling opportunities\u003c\/h2\u003e Adaptable to a wide range of settings, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 1 pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e can be installed individually to create intimacy over a dining table, or arranged in multiples to establish rhythm across kitchen islands or long counters. Its compact form suits smaller rooms, while its tonal subtlety ensures harmony in larger projects.\nMore than a simple light source, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 1 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes an elegant architectural element that enriches interiors with tranquility, balance, and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"contemporary furniture\" href=\"\/collections\/serax-furniture\"\u003econtemporary furniture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.","brand":"SERAX","offers":[{"title":"Cement","offer_id":51610849313098,"sku":"serax-primary-1-lamp-par-B7224001-813-ce","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Dark red","offer_id":51610849345866,"sku":"serax-primary-1-lamp-par-B7224001-310-ro","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/serax-primary-shape-1-wall-lamp-B7224001-813-cement-1.webp?v=1774283188"},{"product_id":"serax-primary-shape-2-wall-lamp","title":"Serax Primary Shape °2 wall lamp","description":"Warm tones and clean geometry define the \u003cstrong\u003eSerax\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 2 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Finished in different colors, this piece of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"designer lighting\" href=\"\/collections\/pendant-lamps\"\u003edesigner lighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e combines functionality with aesthetic refinement. Its minimal silhouette emphasizes proportion and balance, resulting in a lamp that feels both architectural and approachable. Whether suspended above a dining table, grouped over a kitchen island, or featured as a single focal point in an entryway, it delivers atmosphere with contemporary elegance.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eThijs Prinsen’s philosophy of design\u003c\/h2\u003e\nWith the Primary series, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thijs Prinsen\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-thijs-prinsen\"\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explores how color and shape can define ambiance. The \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 2 lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects this vision, a hue that brings warmth and earthiness to modern spaces. The pendant embodies Prinsen’s belief that lighting should enhance daily rituals, complement surrounding materials, and frame moments of gathering. The design is restrained, letting the glow and finish speak louder than ornament, a philosophy that resonates with Serax’s focus on timeless authenticity.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eStyling versatility across interiors\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 2 pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is adaptable to both residential and hospitality settings. Its finishes pair beautifully with natural textures such as wood, rattan, or linen, but also contrasts elegantly with polished stone or concrete. A single lamp creates intimacy and focus, while multiples in sequence bring rhythm and cohesion to larger rooms. Compact yet expressive, the lamp can be styled in minimalist spaces for subtle warmth or eclectic interiors where it adds grounding balance. To complete the atmosphere, it pairs beautifully with pieces from the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Serax furniture\" href=\"\/collections\/serax-furniture\"\u003eSerax furniture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e where the same philosophy of refined simplicity and tactile materiality shapes seating, tables, and storage solutions.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eMaterial quality and enduring value\u003c\/h2\u003e\nBuilt with precision and durable finishes, the lamp exemplifies \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Serax\" href=\"\/collections\/serax\"\u003eSerax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s dedication to lasting design. The suspension system ensures stability and ease of installation, while the smooth finish underlines its sculptural simplicity. Combined with warm LED bulbs, the lamp produces soft, energy-efficient illumination that enhances comfort and mood. As part of the wider Primary collection, it can be paired with other models to create coherent yet varied lighting schemes, unifying projects with consistency and style.\n\nThe \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 2 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than a functional object: it is an architectural element that integrates light, material, and atmosphere into modern living.","brand":"SERAX","offers":[{"title":"Terracotta Brick","offer_id":51610849509706,"sku":"serax-primary-2-lamp-par-B7224002-357-te","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cement","offer_id":51610849542474,"sku":"serax-primary-2-lamp-par-B7224002-813-ce","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark red","offer_id":51610849575242,"sku":"serax-primary-2-lamp-par-B7224002-310-ro","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/serax-primary-shape-2-wall-lamp-B7224002-357-terracotta-1.webp?v=1774283190"},{"product_id":"serax-primary-shape-3-wall-lamp","title":"Serax Primary Shape °3 wall lamp","description":"Balancing minimal form with expressive color, the \u003cstrong\u003eSerax\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 3 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Thijs Prinsen\" href=\"\/collections\/designer-thijs-prinsen\"\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in different colors to adapt to depth and vibrancy to dining areas, kitchens, or living spaces. Its clean, geometric silhouette emphasizes the essential relationship between shape and illumination, turning light into a refined design statement. With its tones and sculptural presence, it enriches interiors with atmosphere and personality.\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eCraftsmanship and durability\u003c\/h2\u003e Precision-made and carefully finished, the pendant reflects \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Serax\" href=\"\/collections\/serax\"\u003eSerax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’s commitment to design integrity and lasting quality. Its stable suspension system ensures reliability, while its durable surfaces highlight the elegance of its minimal outline. Energy-efficient warm LED bulbs enhance the soft diffusion, offering illumination that supports both daily tasks and atmospheric moods. Within the Primary series, it can also be styled alongside its celadon and terracotta counterparts, composing layered lighting narratives. \n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eThijs Prinsen’s refined design language\u003c\/h2\u003e \nFor the Primary collection, \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e distilled lighting into a study of proportion and chromatic intensity. The \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 3 lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies this vision by combining a restrained geometry with a bold finish that grounds interiors with elegance and energy. This balance between minimalist form and expressive color reflects his belief that \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"lighting\" href=\"\/collections\/pendant-lamps\"\u003elighting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e should be functional, timeless, and emotionally resonant, an architectural element that defines space with subtle strength. \n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px\"\u003eStyling opportunities in diverse interiors\u003c\/h2\u003e \nAdaptable and versatile, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 3 pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances a wide range of interiors. Hung individually, it creates intimacy above \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"dining tables\" href=\"\/collections\/serax-furniture\"\u003edining tables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or reading corners; in multiples, it establishes rhythm across kitchen islands, workspaces, or lounge zones. The finishes pair beautifully with natural woods, dark stone, or monochrome palettes, introducing warmth and contrast to cooler materials. Its character makes it equally suited for residential projects or boutique hospitality settings where ambiance is key.\n\nMore than a simple light source, the \u003cstrong\u003ePrimary 3 Pendant Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eThijs Prinsen\u003c\/strong\u003e becomes a sculptural accent and a functional object, an invitation to enrich interiors with color, light, and timeless simplicity.","brand":"SERAX","offers":[{"title":"Dark red","offer_id":51610849673546,"sku":"serax-primary-3-lamp-par-B7224003-310-ro","price":209.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cement","offer_id":51610849706314,"sku":"serax-primary-3-lamp-par-B7224003-813-ce","price":209.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/files\/serax-primary-shape-3-wall-lamp-B7224003-310-dark-red-1.webp?v=1774283188"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0793\/6771\/collections\/designer-thijs-prinsen.webp?v=1755784195","url":"https:\/\/hiolaena.com\/collections\/designer-thijs-prinsen.oembed","provider":"ShopDecor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}