It was LUXO who initiated this design
competition, which was given the name PRIXLUXO. Totally, 40 works were delivered
from the four Nordic countries.
In 2006 four
Nordic architect and design institutions were invited to participate in a design
competition related to lighting. Students from - Chalmers University of
Technology/School of Architecture in Sweden, - Aarhus School of
Architecture/Department of Design in Denmark, - Bergen National Academy of the
Arts / Department of Design in Norway and - University of Oulo / Department of
Architecture in Finland were asked to deliver their contributions. They should
think new, find new concepts or propose new lighting products.
A total sum of SEK 100 000 was given. Three winners
were awarded, first, second and third, together with three honorable mentions.
The prize-giving ceremony took place at Stockholm Furniture Fair n the 7
February, 2007.