Right in the hustle and bustle of Indonesia's vibrant capital, LASVIT created a serene, harmonious oasis which soothes the senses. The influential spacial concept company based in the Czech Republic was approached for the second time by Rajawali Property Group to compose a visual sonata for the interiors of the brand-new, five-star St. Regis Jakarta hotel. The result of this cooperation is Sound of Light – a dynamic glass and light installation which reacts to live music played on the piano in the hotel lobby.
Light, music and glass capture Indonesia's essence
The St. Regis Jakarta was designed as a sanctuary for the soul, drawing on the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. The hotel is very much a celebration of Indonesian music and art, offering sophisticated spaces for conversations, meetings, and celebrations. Embracing music and performance as a catalyst for personal experience, LASVIT created an ambitious dynamic installation – Sound of Light – which responds to musical compositions written by renowned composer Andi Rianto specially for the hotel.
Sound of Light combines 1 192 pieces of Bohemian crystal glass with dynamic lighting effects that enhance and underline the rhythm of the themes played. Such an artistic rendition of music is an ambitious combination of music and art. Petra Junová, the installation’s author, explains: “It was an honor to work on such a fantastic project in Jakarta, a city that is very close to my heart. We wanted to create an oasis of tranquility in the hustle and bustle of the megalopolis. Sound of Light is an art piece that responds to the music and creates a cozy and peaceful atmosphere in the lobby. At the same time, it is a very complex contemporary glass installation.”
Behind the ephemeral appearance of the entire sculpture is the expertise of LASVIT’s in-house specialists working at various levels – from glass manufacturing through programming to wiring. Especially the complex electrical system was a challenge, as fully functional cables had to be introduced into every single component separately while remaining invisible to the visitors’ eyes. In total, 10 km of cabling was used, ingeniously concealed in a subtle gold-colored metallic construction.
A tribute to the local landscape
In addition to the main piece placed in the lobby, LASVIT created two more bespoke installations: the first one pays homage to the volcanic relief of Indonesia and illuminates the ballroom, while the second one, inspired by the shape of a saxophone, complements the jazz bar.
The installation in the ballroom measures a total forty meters across. Its author Martin Gallo, an acclaimed member of the LASVIT design team, drew inspiration from the hidden connection between the spectacular landscape of Indonesia and Czech crystal glass itself – both precious and perfect in their own way, both born in an explosion of energy hot enough to melt stone. Both endlessly intriguing.
Martin Gallo moreover worked skillfully with the space, incorporating the columns which support the ballroom’s ceiling into his original design, and making them both an aesthetic and functional asset. He used textured glass with patterns reminiscent of flowing lava, elevating the space in a wholly authentic manner
Follow the rhythm of Java Jazz
The St. Regis Jakarta celebrates the everyday by creating a space for all generations and diverse social events. As such, the hotel invites its guests to spend some time listening to vibrant music in a refined jazz club. The glass installation, produced by LASVIT, is reminiscent of saxophone flaps and delicately lights up the central bar, inducing a vibrant mood.
The hotel features works of the most promising up-and-coming artists, curators, and art visionaries. Rajawali Property Group teamed up with LASVIT to create an atmosphere of great subtlety, with care and attention paid to every detail. The bespoke lighting fixtures may symbolize a sound of hope, a light at the end of the tunnel, or a teaser to better days ahead, and provide inspiration for the vision of rejuvenating tourism in the country after the recent pandemic.
ABOUT LASVIT
LASVIT is a global pacesetter for creating daring, unique space and light experiences that are designed to elevate the feelings and the aesthetic of all. Founded by Leon Jakimič, LASVIT is both a taste and a thought leader in the design industry, with a boundless optimism and hunger for making art and design inviting by fusing the traditional with the modern.
A modern, progressive spacial concept company, schooled in the long traditions of Bohemian Glassworks, LASVIT is a hub of uniquely creative art, design and production talent that creates breathtaking bespoke installations exhibited the world over, as well as uniquely stunning glass lighting and glassware collections.
LASVIT’s unformulaic and unafraid approach has captivated the global design industry, even winning the design “Oscar” award at Salone del Mobile.
Over the years, LASVIT has attracted renowned designers and artists who wish to collaborate with a brave, unconventional Czech company. Together with such influential voices as The Campana Brothers, Kengo Kuma, Yabu Pushelberg, Nendo and Ross Lovegrove, LASVIT has helped their partners to realize the most unforgettable glass collections through uninhibited artistry and unparalleled craft.
LASVIT is dedicated to a singular mission: To “Lift everyone” by creating breathtaking and sublime space experiences that touch the soul of all who look upon them.
LASVIT. Lift Everyone.
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