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Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning

A' Design Award 2026 Bronze Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

27 April 2026

Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning by Martin Oberhauser
Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning by Martin Oberhauser
Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning by Martin Oberhauser
Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning by Martin Oberhauser
Oberhauser's Ballon Outdoor Lightning by Martin Oberhauser

Martin Oberhauser · CLIENT: Mangrove 3D

Oberhauser's Ballon is an outdoor lamp produced in three sizes, with diameters of 30 cm, 70 cm and 100 cm. The lamp is made of cement using powder bed concrete 3D printing, a method also known as Selective Paste Intrusion. In this process, cement paste is injected into a powder bed, and the form is built layer by layer. No formwork is required, so complex and detailed geometries can be produced. The material is highly weather resistant and therefore suited to outdoor use. Efficient material use limits waste during production.

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Unique Properties
The Oberhauserer's Balloon is an innovative outdoor lamp available in three distinct sizes: 30 cm, 70 cm, and an impressive 100 cm in diameter. This luminaire represents a milestone in modern lighting design, seamlessly blending advanced manufacturing technologies with aesthetic excellence.
The production of the Oberhauserer's Balloon utilizes the powder bed concrete 3D printing process, also known as Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI).
Dimensions & Packaging
With three available sizes—30 cm, 70 cm, and 100 cm in diameter—the Oberhauserer's Balloon offers versatile applications, from subtle accents to striking light installations. The largest variant, with a 100 cm diameter, represents the largest known 3D-printed lamp made from cement, setting new standards in lighting design.
Tags
3D concrete printing, Outdoor Light, studio oberhauser, Mangrove 3D, smart manufacturing, 3D design, outdoor furniture
Production Technology
The material used is characterized by its high weather resistance, making the Oberhauserer's Balloon ideal for outdoor use. By employing smart manufacturing technologies, resource-efficient and sustainable production is ensured. 3D concrete printing allows for efficient material usage and waste minimization, leading to a reduced ecological footprint.
Inspiration
The production of the Oberhauserer's Balloon utilizes the powder bed concrete 3D printing process, also known as Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI). In this method, a cement paste is selectively injected into a powder bed, creating complex and detailed structures layer by layer. This technique eliminates the need for traditional formwork, facilitating the creation of intricate geometries and significantly expanding design freedom.
Image Credits
Main Image: studiooberhauser 2025
Image 1-3: studiooberhauser 2025
Image 4: Dianese Alessia 2025
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