BROKIS unveils Arcade collection by Boris Klimek at Clerkenwell Design Week. Handblown Czech glass with suspended cord arcs at Brunner showroom, May 19-21.
London, UK, May 2026
BROKIS will unveil Arcade, a new lighting collection by Czech designer Boris Klimek, at the Brunner showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week, opening May 19. The collection reinterprets the traditional chandelier by replacing ornate metalwork with graceful arcs of synthetic silk cord carrying cylindrical glass elements — creating what Klimek describes as a tension between technical simplicity and decorative elegance.
Arcade merges two opposing design languages: the spontaneous sag of exposed electrical cables with light sources, and the ceremonial presence of classic chandeliers. The result is a lighting system where handblown glass cylinders appear to levitate along suspended cord arcs, forming compositions that work equally well as single pendants or multi-element installations spanning interior spaces.
The collection will be on public display at the Brunner showroom throughout Clerkenwell Design Week, alongside BROKIS’s established lighting collections. Designers attending the three-day event can experience Arcade in person and consult with BROKIS representatives about specifying the collection for residential and hospitality projects.
Cable geometry as architectural element
Arcade’s defining feature is its use of synthetic silk cord suspended in carefully calculated arcs between mounting points. Unlike conventional pendant lighting where cables serve purely functional roles, Arcade’s suspension system creates visual rhythm through repetition of curved lines — reminiscent of architectural arcades that give the collection its name.
Cylindrical glass elements with diffused light sources attach to these cord arcs at adjustable positions, allowing designers to create asymmetric compositions or regular patterns depending on project requirements. The cords’ natural curvature under tension provides the structural logic, while the glass elements provide illumination and material presence.
This approach delivers chandelier-scale impact without traditional chandelier construction. A composition spanning a dining table or hotel lobby uses the same components as a single pendant above a side table — only the number of elements and mounting points change. The system scales through repetition rather than through increasing fixture size.
Handblown glass meets textile engineering
Each glass element in the Arcade collection is a handblown cylinder produced at Janštejn Glassworks in the Czech Republic, where BROKIS lighting has been manufactured since 1809. The glass provides soft diffusion of LED light sources while maintaining the visual lightness Klimek designed into the collection.
The synthetic silk cord — chosen for its strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to UV degradation — supports the glass elements without requiring rigid structural components. Unlike metal armatures or rigid suspension rods, the textile cord allows glass elements to be repositioned along the arc after installation, giving designers flexibility to adjust compositions as interiors evolve.
Metal components are limited to canopy mounts and LED housings, both finished in powder-coated options that coordinate with the cord color. This minimal use of metal reinforces the collection’s visual simplicity — the focus remains on the relationship between cord geometry and glass form.
Designer Boris Klimek’s approach to lighting
Boris Klimek, the Czech designer behind Arcade, approaches lighting design through material exploration and geometric experimentation. His previous work includes furniture and product designs that often combine traditional craft techniques with contemporary industrial materials.
For Arcade, Klimek investigated how tension and gravity could become compositional tools rather than engineering constraints. The natural sag of a suspended cord between two points creates a catenary curve — a shape that appears throughout architecture from bridges to cathedral arches. Arcade makes this structural principle visible and repeatable, turning what is typically hidden infrastructure into the primary design element.
The collection’s name references both the architectural arcades of European cities and the rhythmic repetition of gaming arcades, where identical elements create patterns through multiplication. This duality reflects Klimek’s interest in systems that allow variation within consistent rules.
Configurations for residential and hospitality interiors
Arcade works in three primary configuration types, each suited to different spatial conditions:
- Single pendant: One glass element on a single cord arc, suitable for bedside tables, reading corners, or small dining areas where decorative presence matters but spatial footprint is limited.
- Linear composition: Multiple glass elements arranged along parallel cord arcs, creating illumination across rectangular spaces like dining tables, kitchen islands, or hotel reception desks. The adjustable position of elements along each arc allows designers to create regular spacing or clustered groupings.
- Radial composition: Glass elements distributed across multiple cord arcs radiating from a central canopy point, forming larger chandelier-scale installations for entrance halls, restaurant spaces, or hotel lobbies. The varying angles of cord arcs create three-dimensional compositions that change appearance from different viewing positions.
All configurations use the same component vocabulary — glass cylinders, textile cord, LED sources, and mounting canopies — making it possible to specify Arcade across multiple rooms in a single project while varying the composition to suit each space.
Technical specifications and installation considerations
Arcade’s cord suspension requires ceiling mounting points capable of supporting the combined weight of glass elements plus the tension load from cord spans. For larger installations spanning significant distances, BROKIS provides engineering consultation to ensure proper load distribution and cord tension calculations.
The synthetic silk cord is available in several colorways coordinating with BROKIS’s standard finish palette. Glass cylinders use either opal or clear glass depending on the desired light diffusion characteristics — opal provides uniform glow suitable for ambient lighting, while clear glass creates more directional light with visible LED sources becoming part of the aesthetic.
LED sources are integrated into metal housings at each glass element, with options for warm white (2700K), neutral white (3000K), or tunable white specifications for hospitality applications requiring adjustable color temperature. All components are field-replaceable, supporting BROKIS’s commitment to product longevity and serviceability.
Viewing Arcade at Clerkenwell Design Week
BROKIS invites interior designers, architects, and lighting specifiers attending Clerkenwell Design Week to experience Arcade at the Brunner showroom. The collection will be on display from May 19-21, with BROKIS representatives available for technical consultation and project discussions.
Brunner, a London-based furniture and lighting showroom specializing in European design brands, has partnered with BROKIS to present the UK debut of Arcade alongside established BROKIS collections including Muffins, Balloons, Shadows, and Starcloud.
Clerkenwell Design Week, now in its thirteenth year, remains the UK’s leading independent design festival, attracting over 30,000 visitors annually to showrooms, exhibitions, and installations across London’s Clerkenwell design district.
For designers unable to attend Clerkenwell Design Week, BROKIS at EDC offers consultation appointments to discuss Arcade specifications for upcoming residential and hospitality projects. Technical documentation, pricing, and lead times are available through the BROKIS at EDC partner portal.
Further information available at:
www.brokisedc.com/inspiration/campaigns/arcade-at-brunner-showroom
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