Fluid Dynamics

Hamilton Central Europe in Timișoara is a prominent producer of microlitre syringes and high-precision instruments for research laboratories, ranking as the second-largest European hub for the global company, after Switzerland.

‘Fluid Dynamics’ presents two lighting objects conceived during a month-long residency at Hamilton’s Timișoara facility. The designer’s production process encountered disruptive and generative interferences stemming from the facility’s stringent hygiene and security protocols, advanced manufacturing techniques, rare materials, and valuable knowledge.

Conversely, the project was deliberately structured to disrupt the facility’s controlled production lines, redirecting attention towards crafting two objects imbued with distinct economic and social values. Sourced from the facility’s bins of discarded components, the objects are made from unique, high-tech parts that are unattainable elsewhere, underscoring the contextual definition of materials, functions, and values.

Given the facility’s exceptional control and technological sophistication, the creation of these objects symbolises the designer’s total immersion in the factory environment. This achievement was only possible through ongoing idea exchange and discussions, which fostered a collaborative sharing of knowledge.