Organic design, computational design, digital fabrication, amorphous design, polished, Plexiglas, zaha hadid, zaha hadid architects, Liquid Glacial table, London, UK, David Gill Galleries

The Liquid Glacial Table, made in clear polished Plexiglas is Zaha Hadid’s newest product design, exhibited at David Gill Galleries in London, UK. The design unites complexity and refraction of surfaces and powerful and seductive fluid-like dynamics. The basic geometry of the flat table top appears transformed from static plane to fluid by the waves and ripples which are evident below the surface, while the legs of the table seem to pour from horizontal in an intense vortex of water frozen in time.

The depth and complexity are highlighted due to using the transparent acrylic material which provides infinite kaleidoscopic refractions. The result is very playful and wonderful surface dynamics that inherits a myriad of colors from its context and continually adapts with the ever-changing viewpoint of the user.

The form of the table doesn’t compromise functionality or ergonomic requirements and a coherent evolution or Hadid’s architectural narrative. Zaha Hadid stated that she has always been interested in the concept of fluidity, which is at least very obvious, knowing her work both in fields of architecture and design. Due to advances in design, material and construction technologies, greater results are now highly achievable.

First shown in May 2012, the original Liquid Glacial Tables comprised a coffee table and a dining table made from two sections that fit together. The latest version is 260cm long, 160cm wide and 74.5cm tall and has four legs.

Organic design, computational design, digital fabrication, amorphous design, polished, Plexiglas, zaha hadid, zaha hadid architects, Liquid Glacial table, London, UK, David Gill Galleries

Organic design, computational design, digital fabrication, amorphous design, polished, Plexiglas, zaha hadid, zaha hadid architects, Liquid Glacial table, London, UK, David Gill Galleries

Organic design, computational design, digital fabrication, amorphous design, polished, Plexiglas, zaha hadid, zaha hadid architects, Liquid Glacial table, London, UK, David Gill Galleries

Organic design, computational design, digital fabrication, amorphous design, polished, Plexiglas, zaha hadid, zaha hadid architects, Liquid Glacial table, London, UK, David Gill Galleries

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