While many in architecture have been contributing to the production of PPE, Berlin-based art collective Plastique Fantastique has taken a unique approach to the traditional face mask. While not the first solution that covers the whole head, the iSphere takes on the form of its title, surrounding the user's head in a transparent sphere to protect from unwanted contraction of airborne disease.
The development of iSphere comes in response to the mandate in Berlin, effective April 27th, that one's mouth and nose must be covered while using public transportation. The project is open-source.
Essentially, the collective took two transparent hollow hemispheres, taped them together, and cut a hole to fit their heads, a procedure the group says took about 30 minutes at minimal cost.
"The iconic design is inspired by the science fiction comics of the 50s and the creations of the utopian movements of the 60s; it is very pop, and it belongs to everybody. The iSphere is a funny and serious object that stimulates how to approach this exceptional situation," the collective writes.
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Hold on, you buried the lead. Berlin still has payphones?!?
@30s of the video
iFeer iSphere!
Black tie social distancing
Walter Pichler called, he says thanks for dragging his ideas out of the 60s, but the last time someone ripped him off successfully it was Co-op Himmelblau.
His pal, Hans Hollein:
Co-op HimmelB(l)au:
What a 1960s Haus-Rucker-Co rip off...
don't forget this beauty:
Getting all nostalgic about the future here!
Michael Webb sees your helmets, and will raise to "full-body-inflatable"
http://hiddenarchitecture.net/cushicle-and-suitaloon/
Reyner Banham also reminds us that "a Home is not a House" from the comforts of his own enviro-bubble.
Jaja, naturlich co-Op Himmelblau were paying attention to this, too...
one more from Walter Pichler, because why not?
threadkilla.... this one is my favorite.
Two endearing geniuses!
One (or two) can't be too safe!
Naked Gun!
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