Botanic Garden Greenhouse Lamp
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Inspired by the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Greenhouse, I wanted to create a lamp that fit into the natural space while referencing the building's unique industrial architecture.
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The form references the shape of classic greenhouse lampshades, usually constructed in steel. The glass allowed me to show the unique bulb inside, and that became part of the sculpture.
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The mold was cut on a CNC out of cherry wood (fruit wood produces the least amount of smoke from sap). After soaking for a week, I could begin blowing my lamp.
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The first time I saw the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens was at night; the greenhouse was closed, but the windows glowed purple. It looked mysterious and magical surrounded by snow.
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The UV lights help tropical plants survive during the short days of winter. I wanted to incorporate this unique light and bulb shape into my design.
During the day, the light is off, and becomes a sculptural accent. At night, after the greenhouse has closed, the UV lights emit a mysterious purple glow to provide the plants the light they need.
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Tiny bubbles in the glass reflect the light and suggest the fog and mist present in the greenhouse air.
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