Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
ABOUT INTERGALACTIC
The Ries Crater was formed some 14 million years ago by an asteroid impact. The force of its subsequent explosion sent molten rocks up to 300 km away, forming green “cosmic glass” in the process. Today, pieces of this natural glass, called Moldavite, are found almost exclusively in the Czech Republic. LASVIT designers Petra Krausová and Libor Sošťák were inspired by this semi-precious stone, creating their homage to Moldavites. This dynamic lighting sculpture is made of bright green uranium glass, pulsing with changing light like an asteroid entering the atmosphere. Its spherical black metal base is covered with more than 1500 hand-blown glass elements, individually lit with LED lights. The lighting is programmed to 7 different modes and effects that can be controlled using a phone or tablet application. The Intergalactic blends ancient history and nature with inventive design, fine craftsmanship and modern technology.
ABOUT PETRA KRAUSOVÁ & LIBOR SOŠŤÁK
Petra Krausová searches for her inspiration in materials and technology as well as in the seemingly opposing topics of tradition and futurism. This Lasvit designer and co-founder of the new lifestyle brand, Newintage, focuses mainly on the design of furniture, products and futuristic concepts. Apart from stories and, at first sight, hidden ambiguities, her experience working for major designers and architects such as Tord Boontje, Michael Sodeau, Eva Jiricna and Bang&Olufsen is also reflected in her creations. Libor Sošťák is a Czech born product designer who studied design at the Academy of Art and Architecture. He also gained product design experience in Utrecht, Netherlands, where he learned a great deal more about conceptual design. Libor exhibited at many Czech and international exhibitions, such as Designblok, the Czech Grand Design awards, Maison-Objet, Milan and the Vienna Design Week. His interests include current trends and new technologies in product and interior design. His passion for contemporary technology gives his work an additional dimension by including cutting-edge engineering and technology.
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ABOUT INTERGALACTIC
The Ries Crater was formed some 14 million years ago by an asteroid impact. The force of its subsequent explosion sent molten rocks up to 300 km away, forming green “cosmic glass” in the process. Today, pieces of this natural glass, called Moldavite, are found almost exclusively in the Czech Republic. LASVIT designers Petra Krausová and Libor Sošťák were inspired by this semi-precious stone, creating their homage to Moldavites. This dynamic lighting sculpture is made of bright green uranium glass, pulsing with changing light like an asteroid entering the atmosphere. Its spherical black metal base is covered with more than 1500 hand-blown glass elements, individually lit with LED lights. The lighting is programmed to 7 different modes and effects that can be controlled using a phone or tablet application. The Intergalactic blends ancient history and nature with inventive design, fine craftsmanship and modern technology.
ABOUT PETRA KRAUSOVÁ & LIBOR SOŠŤÁK
Petra Krausová searches for her inspiration in materials and technology as well as in the seemingly opposing topics of tradition and futurism. This Lasvit designer and co-founder of the new lifestyle brand, Newintage, focuses mainly on the design of furniture, products and futuristic concepts. Apart from stories and, at first sight, hidden ambiguities, her experience working for major designers and architects such as Tord Boontje, Michael Sodeau, Eva Jiricna and Bang&Olufsen is also reflected in her creations. Libor Sošťák is a Czech born product designer who studied design at the Academy of Art and Architecture. He also gained product design experience in Utrecht, Netherlands, where he learned a great deal more about conceptual design. Libor exhibited at many Czech and international exhibitions, such as Designblok, the Czech Grand Design awards, Maison-Objet, Milan and the Vienna Design Week. His interests include current trends and new technologies in product and interior design. His passion for contemporary technology gives his work an additional dimension by including cutting-edge engineering and technology.
FOLLOW LASVIT AT
facebook.com/LASVITDESIGN
instagram.com/lasvitdesign
twitter.com/LasvitDesign
pinterest.com/lasvit
linkedin.com/company/lasvit
