Many big-name architects enjoy dabbling in product design and use their brand recognition to sell chairs, tableware, shoes, and anything in-between—but getting to design the new star topping the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City is one of the rarer commissions. Daniel Libeskind was just tapped by Swarovski to create a replacement for the current star the crystal company had first unveiled in 2004.
While designs for the new tree topper aren't available yet, an initial release announced a three-dimensional structure "radiant with light," inspired by the cosmos, and exemplifying Libeskind's trademark dramatic architectural lines.
"The new Swarovski Star for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is inspired by the beauty of starlight–something that radiates meaning and mystery into the world," Libeskind hinted at his inspiration. "The Star is a symbol that represents our greatest ambitions for hope, unity, and peace."
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A six-pointed star isn't going to go over very well.
Oh Jesus.
With his love of shards, might be the perfect designer to do it.
Exactly! It's points, points, points!
It's not a Libeskind unless somebody's put out an eye.
$10 that he designs a sphere.
Done:
Merry Christmas, now that we can say that again.
Actually, one of Eddie Van Halen's mid-80s guitars would make a bitchin' Christmas tree topper.
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