labme: supernova architectural lighting

‘supernova’ by labme, berlin, germany all images courtesy of labme

simon brünner head and founded of neuesLicht and creative director of labme has collaborated with osram to present ‘supernova’ a three dimensional light installation featuring organic light-emittting diode (OLED) lights. at the recent qubique 2011 design fair in berlin, over 1362 light modules were assembled at the tempelhof airport within a 12m x 12m surface area being the largest display of its kind. the slender 2mm thick OLED glass elements were arranged in a 6 meter high cubic structure.

rods which support the luminaires grow from the exterior cube to form a sphere at its inner core creating an architectural perspective and sensory environment making visitors doubt their own perception through the simple geometric arrangement of materials. the OLEDs emit a warm light consuming little energy and were controlled by an ipad interface showcasing the future of lighting technology and modern design.

simon brünner inside his visionary installation

spectators experiencing ‘supernova’

process images of OLED light modules

video courtesy of labme