The goal of this project is to illustrate the inherent value of this material by using advanced manufacturing technology, such as numerically controlled cutting and digitally controlled threedimensional bending machines to achieve a high level of precision on an architectural scale.
Together with the stretch behaviour of the material, seen in the first iteration of the design, this results in beautiful large-scale lighting objects, which illuminate and enhance the acoustic quality of the spaces that they inhabit. The Barrisol stretch foil and the tubular three-dimensional framework form a coherent entity.
Manta creates a perfect synergy between material and structure. In this light, Barrisol foils with different intensities of stretch provide highly layered acoustic dampening and uniform lighting. This slim framework forms a rhomboid, which allows for many different large modular arrangements. In doing so, it offers a lightweight alternative for hung ceilings in large spaces, as seen in airports, halls and factories.
The infinite loop is a highly volumetric, three-dimensional light, created from a perfect synergy between the stretch material, LED lighting and metal framework. The aluminium frame is built out of a single continuous metal loop, which holds the LED strip light source. The surrounding Barrisol skin forms a moebiustype volumetric object.
Three different types of loops, ranging from horizontal to vertical structures, have potential for customization. This makes them adaptable for a wide variety of architectural spaces, including hotel lobbies, halls and high-rise atriums.
Manta and Infinite Loop
Design: Ross Lovegrove
Producer: Barrisol