Black + Lite

Amanda Levete/Future Systems

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The continuous looped line of Black + Lite forms a twisted surface in super light carbon fibre through which lines of LEDs are revealed by Swarovski crystals embedded in the glossy black skin. Derived from a mathematical 3-D Harmonograph, which the architect has stretched and manipulated to create an orchid like form, the structure is so lightweight it twists in response to any air movement. The surface folds in on itself revealing inside and outside faces. The sparkle from the crystal light is on one face only so mysteriously appears and disappears according to the twist of the shape.