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Illuminetric Skylight Chandelier
To Fill a Void
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The DESIGN CHALLENGE of Illuminetric skylight chandelier was to discover an innovative way to utilize the space of a skylight. During the day, sun REFRACTS LIGHT, as the geometric structure cast shapes around the room. At night, warm light will ďŹ ll the room, casting light into the negative space of the skylight and create a SPECTICAL
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Skylights are a great way to bring natural light into a given environment. The use of a skylight also creates a larger spacious environment There is no 1 place for a skylight to be placed: kitchen, bathroom, dinning room, large ofďŹ ces, reception areas Skylight comes in many different shapes and sizes. Natural light palette materials could be used for the chandelier to vibrantly bring out life and color to rooms
Skylighting in normal geometric patterns Sun directional, curtain times during day, reveals different lighting scenario. Different colors of walls and materials in area affect the mood of the skylight. Designing with emphasis in lighting and transparency Lot of Design play with different themes according to the environment it was placed in Lots of Cast shadow play with different walls skylighting styles
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Aluminium Central sub straight Electrical grid system
Glass Panels (optional texturing) Harden Steel Allen Bolts 166
Light Fixture Component
Glass Suspension Arms Central Glass Suspension Sub straight
Upon Entering the midterm goals, a fully functional 1:1 scale mock-up chandelier was built. The study was to reveal the uidity of design.
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