Christina Wilkinson & Danna Lei
 
Title:
Diverge

Concept Statement:
Diverge is a collision of movement, aesthetics, and functionality through its simple form. It is an adaptable and multi-functional lamp that behaves as a rotating piece of art which can perform a variety of uses. As the light itself emulates from within the concrete block, through the layers of dichroic film and glass, the lamp becomes a representation of the development of crystals forming within earth's natural bedrock.

In its conception, Diverge strives to introduce forms of crystals in a new way, beginning with de-constructing crystal formations down to two of their purest shapes----the Hex Prism Di-pyramid Term and the Hexyetrahedron.

The base form of the lamp is a cast concrete shell to represent the base-rock of the earth within which the crystals form; the shape was divided in half to create functionality and mobility. The two pure forms of crystals were then used to create the voids within the cast concrete blocks to introduce light into a seemingly impenetrable material.

As a playful, mobile lamp, Diverge represents the kinetic nature of our planet and the continuous formation and change within minerals and crystals.

Project Specs:
The cast concrete shell is made of fiber reinforced concrete to create the lightest yet solid structural form
for the base of the lamp. The thickness of the shell is 3/4". The inserted magnetized glass is a combination of low iron glass with an applied dichroic film to the interior faces. Located inside the concrete shell are the strips of LED lights connected to two embedded motion sensors within the concrete exterior. The magnetic removable component allows the user to access the LED lights, motion sensors and batteries within the concrete block.

Dimensions: 18" high, 18" wide, 36" long

Bio:
Danna Lei and Christina Wilkinson are both Masters of Architecture students currently studying at the Daniels Faculty of Architecture Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto. Their undergraduate studies include Industrial Design and Environmental Studies in Urban Design and GIS respectively.  As a team they are interested in material innovations and juxtapositions of various textures.

Place of Origin:
Toronto, Canada