Orbital Series

by Michel Duvernet

Concept Statement: The Orbital Series merges a chandelier with a mobile. Suspended it is Orbit, when standing it is Floorbit. “Balance” is at the core of this design and its celestially inspired movements. Challenges resolved: weighting and balancing; modularity and scaleability; a bright and compact light source; standards compliancy and the sourcing of quality Canadian materials. The rotating mechanism is at the heart of the design. It is robust, virtually frictionless, invertible and rotates unhindered by its wires. The recent patent approval for the mechanical connection has enabled its release to the public. 3D printing was employed to produce the light diffusor and custom LED cluster, a method which is cost effective, low waste and allows for in-house manufacturing. The solid wood version is made of gluelaminated local wood and made locally. The CNC cut versions are made of Quebec maple plywood instead of the more common imported Baltic/Russian plywood.

Project Specs: Orbit: suspended version (can be larger or smaller) -static: 5’ x 5’ x 2’ deep -dynamic: 9’ x 9’ x 2’ deep Floorbit: floor-standing version (can be smaller) -static: 5’ x 5’ x 6.5’ tall -dynamic: 9’ x 9’ x 6.5’ Materials: -Wood members: glue-laminated redcedar and sitka or CNC cut Quebec maple plywood -mechanism: machined Aluminium with bearings -Floorbit stand: welded aluminium -lighting: 12v LEDs. 3D printed light diffusor (Orbit) or Acrylic sheet (Floorbit)

Bio: Barn-Barn design is lead by Mich DuVernet who embraces a hands-on approach to his work that merges old-school techniques with new technologies. Nestled in the mountains of Canada near Nelson BC, his converted barn now design studio and workshop has evolved into a space for exploration, fabrication and play.

URL: www.barn-barn.com

Place of Origin: Nelson, Canada