Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali by Zsolt Szalai

Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali by Zsolt Szalai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Competition Category.

IsilivaIfenisha Yangaphandle· 2023

Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali

by Zsolt Szalai

Client: BFZ Barrierefreie Zone GmbH

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Category

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The Design

About Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali

Umbala ofudumele kanye nolimi lokuma okukhethekile luyizimboni zangempela zamehlo. Izimo zangempela zale mikhumbi ziyizithombe ezingokomfanekiso, ezenziwe lula ukuze zenze inhlanganisela phakathi kwezithombe eziqoshiwe nezinto eziwusizo. Izinto ezisetshenziswa i-Corten steel, le mikhombe ihlala ingunaphakade. Azibhubhi futhi zishintsha njalo ngenxa yokugqwala okungapheli, okungamiswanga lapha ngamabomu. Kuhloswe ukumela ushintsho kanye nesikhashana.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Shadows Of The Sky Imikhombe Yezimbali iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The material used Corten steel, these troughs remain for eternity. They are indestructible and are constantly changing due to the permanent rusting, which was not stopped here on purpose. Eas is intended to represent the change and transience.
Dimensions & Packaging: All sculptures together are about 11 meters in length.
Tags: timeless, luxurious, sculpture, unique, corten steel
Production Technology: Corten steel was used for these troughs. This is steel whose surface is treated to activate the rusting process of the steel. This surface treatment gives the material this special warm color and unique look.
Design Challenge: The sculpture groups are each located on the ends of a terrace of a loft in Vienna. They should not only fulfill their function as flower troughs and sculptures, but also serve as privacy screens for the bedrooms. In addition to the design, it was important here to create the appropriate heights and gaps to let as much light as possible into the bedrooms.
Research: The artist proceeded step by step in shaping the troughs. First, the species and quantities of plants were determined. To gain a lot of light in the bedrooms, the maximum height was determined. The viewing directions and angles also played a big role. The slats, which vary in height, are staggered and set at an angle so as not to block the view from the rooms.
Inspiration: The warm color and the special shape language are a real eye-catcher. The original shapes of these troughs are figurative sculptures, which were simplified to create a combination between sculptures and useful object.
Project Duration: The planning and implementation of the troughs happened in 2022. They are located in the 4th district in Vienna, Austria.
Operation Flow: The shapes are clear and straight. The steel used is strong and durable. The plants, which will bloom in the spring, look delicate in them and get a special form of attention through the straight lines of the designer. This contrast between the troughs and the plants, between hard and soft, between the clear design language and the wild nature, was particularly important to the artist.
Image Credits: 1: Photographer Zsolt Szalai, Shadows of the sky, 2023
2: Photographer Zsolt Szalai, Shadows of the sky, 2023
3: Photographer Zsolt Szalai, Shadows of the sky, 2023
4: Photographer Zsolt Szalai, Shadows of the sky, 2023
5: Photographer Zsolt Szalai, Shadows of the sky, 2023