The Better Half

Same, same, but different: Mintong Lu and Sophie Luger combine two identically shaped acoustic objects using acunic’s three-dimensional weaving technique to create a harmonious whole.

In her practice, designer Mintong Lu combines themes related to marginalized communities with the fields of informal architecture and intercultural exchange. For the design “The Better Half”, Mintong Lu and Sophie Luger have joined two objects into a new, acoustically optimized whole based on a subtle interplay of similarity and difference. Both elements were crafted using acunic’s three-dimensional weaving technique and share the same shape, albeit in a mirrored configuration. Despite their identical appearance, the two opposing elements serve different functions: One serves as a seating element, the other as a light fixture.