mayice studio illuminates the royal glass factory with rfc+

the royal glass factory of la granja now houses the rfc+ collection of thirteen suspended blown glass lamps designed by multidisciplinary firm, mayice studio. 22 moulds, some of which date back to the 1900’s, have been reused and revamped to create the light’s intricate haloing effect. 

the glass generates halos on the ground as a result of the different moulds

abiding by the customary technique of cane-working, mayice studio uses clear and colorless glass to reveal the light’s reflection through the instillation. as a result of its timeless design and contemporary vision, rfc+ creates a dialogue between tradition, technology and natural beauty.

rfc+
video © MAYICE / architects & designers  

 
the rfc+ at the reflexiones exhibition in madrid, december 2017

 
a room housing the instillation at the royal glass factory

rfc+ illuminating some moulds from the 1900’s

one of the thirteen glass instillations made from the moulds 

every rfc+ lamp sold helps preserve the historical heritage of the royal glass factory 

the material remains colorless to reflect the essence of the light source

rfc+ creates a dialogue between tradition, technology and natural beauty

detail of the rfc+ lamps  

rfc+ while dimly lit

 imanol calderón elósegui and marta alonso yebra of mayice studio

project info:

design: mayice

manufactured: real fábrica de cristales de la granja

photography & video: pablo gómez-ogando rodríguez

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edited by: lynn chaya | designboom