Light takes shape with Ombrae
At the core of the Ombrae system is a fundamental physical unit: the three-dimensional pixel, or Optical Tile™. Starting from an image or a digital project, the designer uses proprietary software to model and control the surface, populating it with millions of Optical Tiles™.
From this processing, digital files are created and then translated into codes for CNC production, transforming the virtual design into a real, tangible surface that brings light and shapes into the physical world.
The OpticalTiles™ transform every surface into a dynamic visual experience: images and designs take on an almost holographic effect, which changes with natural light or artificial illumination.
Its three-dimensional microstructures react to changes in natural or artificial lighting, creating an ever-evolving visual language capable of capturing the eye and giving life to iconic and memorable architectures.
At the core of the Ombrae system is a fundamental physical unit: the three-dimensional pixel, or Optical Tile™. Starting from an image or a digital project, the designer uses proprietary software to model and control the surface, populating it with millions of Optical Tiles™.
From this processing, digital files are created and then translated into codes for CNC production, transforming the virtual design into a real, tangible surface that brings light and shapes into the physical world.
The OpticalTiles™ transform every surface into a dynamic visual experience: images and designs take on an almost holographic effect, which changes with natural light or artificial illumination.
Its three-dimensional microstructures react to changes in natural or artificial lighting, creating an ever-evolving visual language capable of capturing the eye and giving life to iconic and memorable architectures.
Beyond its aesthetic and communicative value, Ombrae™ stands out for its functional performance.
The particular conformation of the surfaces, designed through parametric algorithms, allows for optimizing the building’s behavior in relation to environmental conditions and the specific context of the site.
Ombrae facades can contribute to improving natural ventilation, promoting air exchange and regulating the internal microclimate.
The arrangement of pixels allows for controlling solar input, generating calibrated shaded areas that reduce overheating and improve energy efficiency.
REFLECTIONS + SPACE
The most common finishing method for Ombrae™ panels is transparent anodization, a treatment that not only protects the aluminum from atmospheric agents but also enhances its aesthetic quality.
During the process, a micro-texturization is formed that diffuses light uniformly, attenuating direct reflections and creating a delicate play of homogeneous nuances across the entire surface of the OpticalTile™.
Another highly appreciated solution is powder coating, which offers a wide range of colors and greater freedom.
LIGHT + MATTER
Unlike a digital screen that emits light to create images, an Ombrae surface reflects light.
Its three-dimensional microstructures react to changes in natural or artificial lighting and the angle of observation, generating dynamic and deeply realistic effects.
The result is a vivid and changeable visual experience, a dialogue between light, matter, and perception, in continuous transformation.
Also available with low-gloss finishes to avoid unwanted specular reflections and enhance the visual depth of the design.
