Argentum Res Domesticae · 2026
No. 27 Candela Liquido Combustibili Alenda
- Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum 2026 in Res Domesticae
- CLIENT: Roch
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,941
- Verification code B90893B96C · Verify this award
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About No. 27 Candela Liquido Combustibili Alenda
No. 27 est candela sculpturalis ad lumen ambiens in interioribus modernis creata. Basis undulata ex concreto arte facto fusa est formamque suam a monte igniflavo ducit. Tubi vitrei perspicui, caloris patientes, altitudinis variae, in basi concreta insiti sunt atque receptacula combustibilis liquidi replenda praebent. Metallum solum ad ellychnia sustinenda adhibetur, quae calorem transferri prohibent flammasque tutas continuasque fovent. Systema combustibilis replendi purgamenta cerae tollit. Opus longitudine LVI centimetrorum, latitudine XXXII centimetrorum et altitudine XXXI centimetrorum est.
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
No. 27 Candela Liquido Combustibili Alenda victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur No. 27 Candela Liquido Combustibili Alenda opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. No. 27 Candela Liquido Combustibili Alenda creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
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- Unique Properties
- This design features a modified concrete base paired with transparent glass reservoirs. Utilizing a refillable liquid fuel system, it eliminates wax waste and provides an everlasting, clean flame. The varying heights of the glass tubes create a dynamic, sculptural lighting landscape. By contrasting raw concrete with delicate glass, it offers a sustainable, mess-free, and elegant ambient lighting experience perfectly suited for modern interiors.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- L: 56cm
W: 32cm
H: 31cm - Tags
- Candle. Concrete. glass. modern design. modern. Concrete candle. Liquid Candles
- Production Technology
- Production relies on combining modified concrete, heat-resistant glass, and minimal metal. The undulating volcanic base is cast from engineered concrete, providing thermal resistance and solid stability. Transparent glass tubes function as liquid fuel reservoirs, seamlessly integrated into the base. Metal is exclusively used for the wick holders, ensuring safe, continuous flames while preventing excessive heat transfer.
- Design Challenge
- The core challenge was harmonizing the brutalist weight of a concrete caldera with the fragile verticality of glass tubes. Technically, engineering thermal safety was paramount. We had to ensure continuous liquid-fuel flames wouldn't crack the glass or overheat the concrete base. By isolating the heat using minimal metal wick holders, we successfully resolved thermal transfer issues, merging permanent geological sculpture with dynamic, safe fire in a zero-waste system.
- Research
- Research focused on the environmental and functional flaws of traditional solid paraffin candles, which deform and generate waste. We investigated sustainable alternatives maintaining structural integrity while providing authentic illumination. Studies in material contrasting—specifically engineered concrete's thermal resistance against glass—led to a refillable liquid fuel system. The result merges brutalist geology with eco-conscious lighting, eliminating wax waste entirely.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the majestic form and raw energy of a volcano, this design translates geological power into a domestic artifact. The undulating concrete base mimics a dormant caldera, grounding the piece in brutalist stability. Emerging from this crust, transparent glass tubes act as volcanic vents, channeling fuel to culminate in living flames. It captures the exact moment of eruption—where cold, permanent stone conceptually meets the dynamic, ethereal energy of fire.
- Project Duration
- The project designed in December 2025 in Isfahan.
- Operation Flow
- Interaction begins as a mindful ritual. The user manually fills the transparent glass tubes with liquid fuel and ignites the wicks. This tactile process awakens the dormant concrete caldera, transforming it into an active, glowing landscape. The varying heights of the tubes guide the eye upward, mimicking a volcanic eruption of light. Users experience a clean, continuous, and dynamic ambient glow, fostering a deep connection between human, raw matter, and living fire.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer, Mahkam Fallahi, 2026.
