Video Courtesy of Acrylicize Ltd
Concept:
Client
Acrylicize
Year
2017
Location
Kings Cross, London
Materials + Tech
Brass, Copper, mild steel, actuators, wires, cables, pulleys
Brief
Create a large scale lighting piece that operates like the educational toy, the Hoberman sphere.
Amalgam was approached by Acrylicize to reimagine the popular children's toy, the Hoberman Sphere, as a functional lighting centerpiece.
We reverse-engineered the toy and developed a fully functional 3D model, adapting its design elements to suit our construction methods.
The individual arms were laser-cut from 0.5mm steel, then blackened and oiled for a refined finish.
The hinge nodes were produced using SLS 3D printing and subsequently metal-plated in copper.
We utilized custom-plated bookbinding screws for all fixings, ensuring both durability and a sleek appearance.
Not only does the mechanism expand and contract, but it also drives pulley wheels at either end of the room.
The installation was completed with a lighting fixture from Buster and Punch.
Photo Courtesy of Acrylicize Ltd
