Week Fourteen/Fifteen: Architectonic Hearth
Concept
When approaching the topic of an architectonic lamp, I thought about the relationship
between architecture and lighting, and got excited by the potential of how much lighting, in tandem with the waffle structure design, could change the perception of simple geometry. I decided to construct my lamp out of a strong geometric shape, embracing the angularity and sharpness of simple wood cuts. I drew inspiration from James Turrell's unique blend between the disciplines of architecture (shape and form) and light (perception and emotion). Additionally, a series of Nordic-inspired lamps designed by George Nelson helped me think about form.
James Turrell Exhibition
When approaching the topic of an architectonic lamp, I thought about the relationship
between architecture and lighting, and got excited by the potential of how much lighting, in tandem with the waffle structure design, could change the perception of simple geometry. I decided to construct my lamp out of a strong geometric shape, embracing the angularity and sharpness of simple wood cuts. I drew inspiration from James Turrell's unique blend between the disciplines of architecture (shape and form) and light (perception and emotion). Additionally, a series of Nordic-inspired lamps designed by George Nelson helped me think about form.
between architecture and lighting, and got excited by the potential of how much lighting, in tandem with the waffle structure design, could change the perception of simple geometry. I decided to construct my lamp out of a strong geometric shape, embracing the angularity and sharpness of simple wood cuts. I drew inspiration from James Turrell's unique blend between the disciplines of architecture (shape and form) and light (perception and emotion). Additionally, a series of Nordic-inspired lamps designed by George Nelson helped me think about form.
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| James Turrell Exhibition |
Nelson Propellor Lamp
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| Nelson Propellor Lamp |
Process
The process for creating the right geometric shape took some playing around. Eventually, I landed on an octagon for the base and a rectangle for the top, which would open out and deliver ambient light to the atmosphere. I used a polyline to form the cross section for a two-rail sweep, which was able to seamlessly connect the eight sides of the octagon with the rectangle's four. Then, I trimmed the pieces as to create a consistent rectangle shape. The overall object can take on various looks, dependent on the angle.
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| Ghosted Model/Show Edges |
Materials
In KeyShot, my main focus was ambience. It was important to find an aesthetic blend of materials that showed of the versatility of the form-factor and the color of the light within. The hearth uses dark walnut to convey the simplicity and warmth of wooden construction. Lastly, a more artistic and abstract pass invokes Turrell and further solidifies the range of perception associated with a singular shape.
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