Liquid Glacial Table
London, UK
Zaha Hadid
2012
The Liquid Glacial design embeds surface complexity and refraction within a powerful fluid dynamic. The elementary geometry of the flat table top appears transformed from static to fluid by the subtle waves and ripples evident below the surface, while the table’s legs seem to pour from the horizontal in an intense vortex of water frozen in time.
The transparent acrylic material amplifies this perception; adding depth and complexity through a flawless display of infinite kaleidoscopic refractions. The result generates a wonderful surface dynamic that inherits a myriad of colors from its context and continually adapts with the observer’s changing viewpoint. The form is of its creator; a design that does not compromise functionality or ergonomic requirements and a coherent evolution of her architectural narrative exploring movement through space.
Project data:
Liquid Glacial Table
London, UK
2012 – 2012
David Gill Galleries
Liquid Glacial Dining Table
Section 1: Length 2515mm, Depth 1402mm, Height 750mm
Section 2: Length 2827mm, Depth 1405mm, Height 750mm
Liquid Glacial Coffee Table
Section 1: Length 2500mm, Depth 870mm, Height 400mm
Material: Polished Plexiglas Clear
credits
Architect
Zaha Hadid Architects
Design
Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
Design Team
Fulvio Wirz, Mariagrazia Lanza, Maha Kutay, Woody Yao