Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle by Martin Oberhauser

Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle by Martin Oberhauser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ukukhanyisa Competition Category.

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Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle

by Martin Oberhauser

Client: Mangrove 3D

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ukukhanyisa Category

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The Design

About Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle

I-Ballon ka-Oberhauser iyisibani sangaphandle esikhiqizwa ngosayizi abathathu, esinobubanzi obungu-30 cm, 70 cm kanye no-100 cm. Lesi sibani senziwe ngosemende kusetshenziswa ukuphrinta kwe-3D kukhonkolo womgqomo wempuphu, indlela eyaziwa nangokuthi i-Selective Paste Intrusion. Kule nqubo, i-cement paste ifakwa embhedeni wempuphu, futhi isimo sakhiwa ngesigaba nesigaba. Awukho umfoloko odingekayo, ngakho-ke ama-geometry ayinkimbinkimbi nanemininingwane angakhiqizwa. Le mpahla imelana kakhulu nesimo sezulu ngakho-ke ilungele ukusetshenziswa ngaphandle. Ukusetshenziswa kwezinto ngendlela ephumelelayo kunciphisa imfucuza ngesikhathi sokukhiqiza.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Oberhauser's Ballon Isibani Sangaphandle iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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

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.
Patents: US Copyright
Image Credits: Main Image: studiooberhauser 2025
Image 1-3: studiooberhauser 2025
Image 4: Dianese Alessia 2025