Swarovski Crystal Palace at DesignMiami – Miami Beach
Addicted To Retail (ATR) presents: Swarovski Crystal Palace at DesignMiami.
Swarovski Crystal Palace commissioned Asif Khan to create a large-scale work for the occasion of DesignMiami 2012.
Drawing from his practice as an architect and interest in ice formations for the project, Khan was influenced by the optical phenomenon in which ice crystals in the atmosphere work together, turning the sky into a lens which creates halos of light. Continuing with his research-based practice, the khan collaborated with Manchester University, UK in order to better understand the formation of this optical phenomenon, and how he could create the first indoor version of an ice halo.
‘Parhelia’ which means ‘Beside the Sun’ in greek, is a small architectural experiment that takes the iconic shape of a house. Measuring nearly 20-feet high, its metal framework is completed by walls composed of a honeycomb structure where crystals – more than 1.3 million are used – are strategically arranged within the openings in order that the exterior reflects the brilliance of the sun into large circles of dazzling light, the focus on nature demonstrating the purest and most authentic expression of the material used. The immersive installation invites visitors to experience the infinitely reflected crystalline interior, the dynamic visual display constantly changing.
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asif khan: parhelia for swarovski crystal palace at designmiami from designboom on Vimeo.
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