Courtesy of Prescription
Design group prescription., in conjunction with Arup, have developed a sophisticated sundial based off of solar path data that takes the form of a flowering fan. The geometry is optimized using the specific solar data from any world location, giving the sundial a completely unique form based on where it is constructed, and is materialized in a strong, flexible plastic through a 3D printing process.
As the design is 100% scalable, the designers foresee applications for the design in both park and festival pavilions and home installations. Watch the video below to see how the sundial’s geometry is generated, and how a small-scale prototype designed for Amsterdam proves the design concept.
Sig Nordal 