Laterem Lux
Thinking of bricks in a different way - from hard and robust to soft and flexible.
In various test series, a translucent textile/fabric was developed, which gives the brick a completely new look and meaning. The resulting „brick foil“ is particularly convincing due to its translucent effect. The properties of the „brick foil“ are used as examples in the lamp designs and are intended to open up usage scenarios.
Through various finishing and processing techniques, an unique appearance is created, which is particularly apparent when the light falls on it.
The material is based on natural binders that cause it to dissolve into its natural components when exposed to water or the elements.
This project was co-developed with Franziska Rausch.
The project was featured in the publication 'Rethinking Bricks - Brick Recycling Experiment: Material Research & Design Course'' of the MaterialLab of Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design. I designed the publication and oversaw its publication.
available here: https://muthesius-kunsthochschule.de/publikationen/rethinking-bricks-brick-recycling-experiment-material-reasearch-design-course/
