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Houses with Halos

The Swarovski Crystal Palace Catches Light in its Sparkling Structure

— December 11, 2012 — Art & Design
The Swarovski Crystal Palace is the ultimate bling-infused abode with its walls, its roof and even its floor made from an intricate honeycomb structure of small and highly reflective gems. A close look reveals the incredible detail of the installation that makes it such a mesmerizing experience to observe.

Asif Khan worked with the University of Manchester to produce this 20-foot-high pavilion for Design Miami 2012. It comprises a steady framework to mimic the iconic shape of a house with a pitched roof while the planes that enclose it are of a more delicate nature. The spellbinding glow and reflections that the eyes can appreciate in the Swarovski Crystal Palace give the building celestial properties that look amazingly like the northern lights within a gallery setting.
Trend Themes
1. Bling-infused Architecture - Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate highly reflective materials like gems to create visually stunning structures.
2. Intricate Honeycomb Structures - Potential for innovative construction methods that utilize honeycomb-like formations to create lightweight yet strong buildings.
3. Celestial-inspired Designs - Emerging trend in incorporating elements of the night sky, such as the northern lights, into architectural designs for a captivating and ethereal experience.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique, eye-catching structures using bling-infused materials and intricate honeycomb formations.
2. Design - Possibilities arise for designers to experiment with celestial-inspired elements, such as glowing effects and reflections, in their creations.
3. Construction - Potential for advancements in construction techniques to leverage lightweight and strong honeycomb structures, opening up new possibilities for building design and functionality.
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