Shade / 2005
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Inspired by an afternoon spent reading under a group of trees. This
lighting
concept is composed of variously sized panels suspended from
the wall or
ceiling similarly to a Calder mobile. The lightweight
panels move with air currents,
redistributing and changing the
character of the light much like the leaves of
those trees. I imagine
this idea working in many scales. An intimate restaurant
where the
light shifts slowly, a club where the energy of the patrons directly
influences their environment, or a large public space. Eventually I
imagine OLED
technology to provide the opportunity for a more dynamic
experience through the
addition of colorfully lit panels, which opens
the door to images and video on the
dynamic, undulating surfaces.
Material / Aluminum, Steel
Dimensions / Variable
Design / Matthew Bradshaw
Prototype
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