... fine, that rather weak pun may not be the most appropriate title
for a blog about a rather high end and gorgeous material, but I couldn't
resist.
'Luccon' concrete is a beautiful material manufactured in Austria but used in projects around the world, from Singapore to Australia. It has all of the structural strength of a typical concrete, but with the added feature of translucency. This creates some genuinely stunning shapes and the potential for some really interesting sculptural furniture.
'Luccon' concrete is a beautiful material manufactured in Austria but used in projects around the world, from Singapore to Australia. It has all of the structural strength of a typical concrete, but with the added feature of translucency. This creates some genuinely stunning shapes and the potential for some really interesting sculptural furniture.
I am currently working on a project utilizing this material and my head is spinning with the possibilities. Integrated seating seems a good fit, but this could equally be an interior wall, kitchen counter, wall art, etc.
People's interaction with walls built in Luccon is a really fun part of any installation; the novelty of casting shadows through solid walls turns erstwhile mature and sensible types into children.
'Tron' anyone? |
You can see examples of this here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40XlyXjwVMQ&feature=fvwrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40XlyXjwVMQ&feature=fvwrel
Great for style, terrible for hide & seek. |
It’s made by layering concrete and fiber optics in such a way to allow light to pass. Very clever stuff.
I love the patterns carved into the surface of the concrete, the vibrancy of the light paths and erratic colours. I'll keep you posted re; the design as it progresses, in the meantime enjoy these shots of previous applications.
What do you think? Love it? Hate it? I always love to hear 1st impressions.
Festive cheers to you all,
Marshall Murray
Marshall Murray