Toronto-based design studio Castor designs a unique lighting system that induces an electric current through a marble slab. The 2,500 pound marble slab causes a glow from a tube that lies on top of it. Castor often explores with unique waves or electromagnetic induction and this latest project is a result of an electromagnetic field produced by a coil within the marble piece. It initiates the gases that are contained within the fluorescent bulb resting on the slab. This then would simulate illumination without the connection of metal pins to a power source.
The series of marble-induced lights is comprised of monolithic marble with a piece carved into the top for the tube light placement. Three versions were crafted -- one in black, and the other two in white. The designers express that the lamp base's geometric influence is drawn from minimalist sculptors such as Carl Andre and Donald Judd.
Image Credit: Castor
What's Driving This Trend
- Marble-induced Lighting
- Using marble slabs to induce an electric current and create illumination without metal contact.
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Exploring unique ways to generate an electromagnetic field and harness its power for innovative applications.
- Minimalist Sculptural Lighting
- Taking inspiration from minimalist sculptors to create geometrically influenced lighting designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Lighting Design
- Opportunity to revolutionize lighting fixtures by utilizing marble slabs and electromagnetic induction techniques.
- Art and Sculpture
- Incorporating minimalist sculptural influences in lighting design to create unique and visually striking pieces.
- Electrical Engineering
- Exploring disruptive innovation in electromagnetic induction for various applications beyond lighting.
