Mercury

The unique shape of this uplighter has been created using data collected about the planet Mercury such as mass, density, orbital velocity and temperature. These values act as the key constraints in a unique algorithm which builds a form based on the data. Through this method of creating form a collaboration emerges between what the designer defines in order to create a piece of functional lighting, combined with what the planet’s data defines to generate a one-off form.

Mercury is cast in concrete and meticulously finished to bring out the beautiful character of the material. The cold tones of the concrete contrast well with the warm and calming light that is cast by the uplighter, creating an ambience in any space.