studio david graas' 3D printed bulbshades turn skyscrapers upside down

studio david graas’ 3D printed bulbshades turn skyscrapers upside down
images courtesy of studio david graas

designed by studio david graas for LAYERS, the ‘stalaclights’ are 3D printed bulbshades that stem directly from the bulb and take the form of art deco styled skyscrapers. connecting the 250mm light shades to the beacons intend to reflect the appearance of stalactites growing from the ceiling of a limestone cave, and also how the sky-lines of new york and chicago – during the era of the first heaven-high buildings – would appear if turned upside down. the intricately formed and fabricated product range are able to join securely and safely with the lights, thanks to the low level of heat emitted from the LEDs.

the three versions reference art deco styled skyscrapers

the low level of heat emitted from the LED lights, enable the shades to be attached safely to the bulbs

the products intend to appear like stalactites growing from the ceiling of limestone caves