“Resembling an aquarium ,the atrium’s huge glass walls and 20 meter high ceiling posed a challenge - how to create a light that would not get lost in the space and to lower the feeling of the ceiling. The large glass walls connecting to the outside tree lined boulevard , led to considering the architects wish to bring the feeling of the trees inside.”
Gramophones are 2 bespoke made luminaries made of Aluminum, each is 5.5metre wide, 11metre long.
In the design process I had to consider the weight (36KG each), the assembly (22hours) and I had to consider the maintenance for the long term, being installed in a high ceiling, public space I used one high flux LED replaceable every 5years. To make the light effective, I designed the LED housing as a reflector.
Due to the size and weight of both lights, there were significant issues to be considered. We were unable to connect and attach the entire piece as one.
What we did first was to break down the piece into segments, and assemble segment by segment.
We started with segment A and finished with segment G. Each segment, before being connected with the preceding segment, was also required to be wired into place first. The cones attached the segment were already welded together to each of the segments prior to wiring and connecting together.”
Credit:
Design & Engineering: Rona Meyuchas Koblenz & team
Project management: Rona Meyuchas Koblenz & team
Production management: Rona Meyuchas Koblenz & team
Client: Aviv Group
Engineer: Tamir Mizrahi
Architect: Moshe Tzur
Interior design: Orly Shrem
Lighting Designer: Michal Kantor
Manufacturing: QT Shavit, Eizenberg
Photos: Yoav Gurin