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LIGHTFALL
Lightfall is a dynamic light sculpture that seamlessly blends structure, illumination, and gravity into a mesmerising visual experience.
Comprising 25 uniquely crafted wooden forms, the piece is suspended in a cascading arrangement, spanning the space top to bottom.
Each form is distinct in shape and is elegantly connected to the next through small, bespoke steel hangers, creating a delicate yet dynamic equilibrium that explores the tension between weight and suspension.
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Structural
Balance
Lightfall is engineered for perfect equilibrium, with each arch
counterbalancing the next in a carefully calculated sequence.
The weight is distributed so that one side offsets the other,
allowing the entire structure to hang securely while maintaining
its delicate, floating appearance. This precise balance
of forces ensures both stability and elegance.
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The Making
Each arch is uniquely designed and CNC'd from birch plywood, with thicker, more robust forms at the top and smaller, more delicate ones toward the bottom. This gradual change in scale transforms the piece as it descends through the space.
LEDs run down the entire piece, powered from the top. Their interplay with shadow creates a dynamic dance that transforms the sculpture’s appearance from every angle.
LOCATION:
60 Short's Gardens, Covent Garden, London
CLIENT:
Span Group
Sandy Valik
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:
Format Engineering
James Solly, Matt Aldham, Joe Allberry
LIGHTING TECHNICIAN
Creative Lighting
Martin Quigley & Simon Veasey
INSTALLATION TEAM:
Solved Workshop
James Millar & Toby Albrow
FABRICATION:
Dave Drury & Andy Bloomfield
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Photo credit: Phil Hutchinson Photography
Drone footage credit: Phil Hutchinson
Video credit: Nick Mennis
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