The Hedron Pendant by Mickus Projects is a 3d-printed chandelier, inspired by nature and the extraterrestrial, using hexagonal geometry and bioplastic material, precisely shaped to produce distinctive, glare-free illumination.
The Hedron Pendant is defined by a filigree-like 3d-printed shade, delicately wrapped around a stem with LED source. The shade is an array of tapered cell walls, precisely angled to bounce light twice from the internal LED source to the softly diffused light exiting the fixture. The 3d-printed bioplastic surfaces have a subtle, striated texture creating a distinctive gradient across each surface. The Hedron Pendant was influenced by Danish designer Poul Henningsen, whose careful analysis of reflection patterns informed the research for this fixture, while reinterpreting his work through parametric design, cnc-based fabrication methods and renewable materials.
Status: Built
Location: Alameda, CA, US
Firm Role: Design
Additional Credits: 3d printing - 3d Creative (Lithuania) and BigRep (Germany)