CINDRAL

A lamp developed through an exploration of the element of fire. It is made from laser-cut fire tortoise shell patterned acrylic, a kraft paper lampshade, and a black metal fixture. Built in Grasshopper, the layered form translates a computational waffle structure into a physical object. This project explores how parametric modeling can define both form and function.

Inspired by the elemental force of fire, the lamp embodies warmth, transformation, and the quiet energy of a living flame.

In the day, the lamp transforms, catching daylight to tint the walls with soft reddish hues, highlighting the base and deepening the space with warmth and atmosphere.

The laser-cut waffle structure filters light through overlapping acrylic planes, creating depth, shadow play, and a slow reveal of form as the lamp illuminates.

A subtle notch at the base with an anti-slip mat allows the cord to exit seamlessly, maintaining the lamp’s clean and uninterrupted form.

The lazer-cut file was created through computational, parametric tools on Grasshopper (i.e contour, brep/plane, and boundary surfaces), each peice is intentionally placed to balance structural stability with visual softness, allowing digital geometry to feel warm and tactile.