2026

Design Awards Silver Winner - studiooberhauser

oberhauser's Balloon

Entrant

studiooberhauser

Category

Garden Furniture - Garden Outdoor Lighting

Client's Name

Mangrove 3D

Country / Region:

Italy

dOberhauserer's Balloon: A Symbiosis of Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Technology and Sustainable Design
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.
Advanced 3D Printing Technology: Powder Bed Concrete 3D Printing
The production of the Oberhauserer's Balloon utilizes the powder bed concrete 3D printing process, also known as Selective Cement Activation (SCA). 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.
Weather Resistance and Sustainability through Smart Manufacturing
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.
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.
The Oberhauserer's Balloon combines cutting-edge 3D printing technology with sustainable production and outstanding design. Through the use of the powder bed concrete 3D printing process, weather-resistant and aesthetically pleasing luminaires are created, with the largest version setting a new benchmark for 3D-printed cement lamps. This product embodies the future of lighting design, demonstrating how technological innovation and sustainability can harmoniously coexist.

Credits

Martin Oberhauser
studiooberhauser
Florian Prader
Senior Product Designer/studiooberhauser
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