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© Zaha Hadid Architects . Pubblicata il 16 Aprile 2008.

Zaha Hadid and Swarovski Crystal Palace are collaborating on a design that pushes the boundaries and preconceived notions of what a chandelier is; one drawing inspiration from self-organizing systems and nanotechnology, redefining the chandelier as an object that is not merely hung from the ceiling to one engaging the space forcefully. 86 cables stretching from floor to ceiling at a 45deg. angle with over 8 tons of tensile force create a fluted cone that carries 2,700 internally lit crystals. Wrapping in a fluid vortex about the cone, the lit Swarovski crystals inscribe an ethereality in a light blue hue. More than 15m long and intended for a grand interior, the chandelier non-the-less maintains a high level of refinement.

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© Zaha Hadid Architects . Pubblicata il 16 Aprile 2008.

The Zaha Hadid chandelier will be produced as a limited edition sold through Swarovski Crystal Palace.

Image courtesy by Zaha Hadid Architects © All rights reserved

© Zaha Hadid Architects . Pubblicata il 16 Aprile 2008.

Image courtesy by Zaha Hadid Architects © All rights reserved

© Zaha Hadid Architects . Pubblicata il 16 Aprile 2008.