alon design studio molds concrete jerrycans for lighting fixtures

alon design studio molds concrete jerrycans for lighting fixtures
all images courtesy of alon design studio

the ‘concrete jerrycans’ are a series of three lighting fixtures by alon design studio. the objects engage in the connection between the world of industry and plastics on the one hand, and a singular handmade creation on the other. for the project, the classic container changes its character—transforming from a packaged and mass produced article to a coveted item that enters a living environment totally different from that which was intended in the first place. in the working process, special emphasis was placed on the employment of local industry while preserving the touch of the hand to each of the lamps. the bases that replicate the original form have been shaped from concrete, while gold plated brass pieces extend from the opening to hold a single bulb.

the right amount of light intensity 

using the lamp to complete an artistic look 

taking content from different worlds allows the use of the lamp in various spaces

the combination of the light bulb with the materials gives the room a warm atmosphere

all the versions

fat model 

4L model 

custom made cap created specifically for the project 

detail of the wire

rubber molds

all metal parts are polished by hand

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