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Philosophy

Bocci is a multidisciplinary design studio, research lab, and factory rooted in the design philosophy of Omer Arbel. Our work explores experimental production methods that allow materials to behave according to their inherent properties, revealing unexpected qualities in glass, metal, concrete, fire, electricity, and more.

At the core of our process is a system of numbered concepts. Each project receives a number in the order it was conceived, forming a chronological record of Arbel's evolving ideas. This numbering system spans everything from architecture to archived experiments, published works, and ongoing projects. It reflects an ongoing exploration where each piece contributes to a larger body of work defined by curiosity, process, and discovery.

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Constrained Chance

We approach design as a space for experimentation. What happens when control is partially surrendered? Unforeseen outcomes are central to our process. We work with and not against the unpredictability of materials, embracing chance as a collaborator.

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Together

Bocci is a collective of designers, glassblowers, chemists, engineers, and architects. Our studio operates as a horizontal, collaborative ecosystem, where diverse disciplines intersect. This inclusive approach fuels our creative process, producing work that spans scales — from jewelry to sculptural lighting to architecture.

Omer Arbel

Omer Arbel trained as an architect in the late 1990s, apprenticing with figures such as Enric Miralles and Patkau Architects. He established his studio practice in 2005 and co-founded Bocci as a platform to explore material-based inquiry. His work spans disciplines, unfolding across objects, installations, and architectural projects.

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Company

Bocci is a multidisciplinary design studio, research lab, and factory headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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Founded in 2005 under the creative directorship of Omer Arbel in partnership with entrepreneur Randy Bishop, Bocci is committed to fostering an environment for creativity, craft, and experimentation to thrive.

Bocci’s first lamp, 14, was made in a modified barn in rural British Columbia. Today, we are a team that collectively conjures our ever-growing portfolio of sculptural lighting. Every object is developed, engineered, and fabricated in-house in our factory in Vancouver, using open ended processes that foreground technique and quality.

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Every Bocci product is hand-crafted and therefore unique. Each design follows a set of guidelines, not a rulebook. Each member of our team brings their own signature to each piece they make. That’s why no two Bocci products are exactly alike.

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Collaboration is at Bocci’s core. We operate spaces for creative exchange in Vancouver, Milan, and Berlin. We invite designers, artists, and architects from our international community to join us in these showrooms and studios - to share work, grow community, deepen relationships, and spark imagination.

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