Palindrome

Sculptural and malleable the contortionist Palindrome was built to adapt to its environment. Each installation is unique, thanks to the modular composition of its tubular steel arms. They rotate to the custom configuration dictated by the size and shape of a space, and the light itself adjusts to mirror corresponding moods.

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Endlessly configurable. Choose up to 8 lights, 30 finishes, and 3 color temperatures.

House 39 — New York, NY

Custom multi-unit Palindrome, matte black

Hotel Warszauer — Kraków, Poland

Palindrome 8, polished chrome

Resource Ammirati — Columbus, OH

Palindrome 8, mottled brass

Squarespace — San Francisco, CA

Palindrome 6, mottled brass

Fubo TV — New York, NY

Two sets of Palindrome 4, mottled brass

House 39 — New York, NY

Custom multi-unit Palindrome, matte black

Hotel Warszauer — Kraków, Poland

Palindrome 8, polished chrome

How a designer composes Palindrome was as much a consideration as the individual elements that contribute to the overall language of this collection.

Theo Richardson

Founder & designer

ROOST East Market — Philadelphia, PA

Palindrome 6, mottled brass

One of a Kind

While Palindrome required some diligent engineering on our end, the finished product is a surprisingly easy-to-install, modular toolkit for endless possibilities, no matter the size or the architectural conditions of the space. Once installed, Palindrome’s graphic, wiry silhouette reads like a signature—its composition is unique to every customer.

Linkedin HQ⁠ — San Francisco, CA

Palindrome 8, matte black

Pendrey Place Lobby — Bradenton, FL

Palindrome custom mottled brass finish

Shop Talk

09/02/2025

RBW

Shop Talk with Neil Logan & Roseanna Smith Vol. 13

Neil Logan brought clarity to 85 Franklin: keep what works, highlight the charm, don’t mess it up. Our collaboration with him has grown from Industry City to Kingston, and this project felt like the natural next step. Alongside Neil, project manager Roseanna Smith helped shape the vision and strategy, guiding the space to tell RBW’s story of evolution and what comes next. We caught up with Neil to talk about the design approach behind 85 Franklin, the art of doing less, and how to show off lighting without trying too hard.

Events

07/03/2025

RBW

RBW | Factory & 85F Tour

From Kingston to Tribeca, last week moved through every layer of what we do. Day One began on the factory floor, where materials meet process. Day Two ended at 85F, where those ideas take shape in space and light. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Events

06/18/2025

RBW

RBW | Back On The Farm

We’re honored to support the Kingston YMCA Farm Project for a third year—an urban farm that empowers youth to take on food justice, environmental leadership, and community-building