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Synergraphic x Gin&G
In Chance, New Possibilities Unfold
Introducing CHANCE:
A Glass Light Sculpture by Gin&G in Collaboration with Synergraphic Design
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CHANCE is a glass light sculpture constructed from layers of sheet glass off-cuts, designed by Gin&G and fabricated in collaboration with the local glass company Synergraphic Design.
The light sculpture was initially commissioned for FURA, a plant-forward restaurant and bar that reimagines the future of food sustainability, and which spatial interiors were designed by Gin&G. FURA’s ethos of partnering with local food supply vendors to promote sustainability in food practices inspired Gin&G to extend this vision into the design of the interiors and their objects. Gin&G reached out to industry partners, the regular suppliers of various building materials, and invited them to collaborate in reimagining off-cuts as a constructive material.
In partnership with Synergraphic Design, a company also dedicated to promoting sustainability through innovative glass craftsmanship, Gin&G sourced sheet glass waste from construction projects that would otherwise end up in landfill. Synergraphic supplied these glass off-cuts, which were then repurposed, cut into organic geometric shapes, and layered together – giving them new life as beautiful light sculptures.
The name CHANCE reflects the unpredictability of each light sculpture’s composition, as the configuration of each piece results from a combination of uncontrollable factors. The type of available off-cut glass material varies at the time of fabrication, as do the unique permutations of the glass layers, which means that each light sculpture is uniquely different and entirely shaped by 'chance'.
CHANCE reimagines the perception of off-cut materials and celebrates their potential to be transformed into objects of beauty and meaning.
Beyond its prototype debut at FURA, CHANCE has been showcased at EMERGE@FIND, a design fair curated by Design Anthology in 2023, and at the Design Singapore Showcase at BOUTIQUES The Gifting Edition in 2024.
About Gin&G
Gin&G is a Singapore-based design firm focused on creating spaces imbued with beauty and meaning, spanning object design, residential, and commercial interiors. Co-founded by architects Georgina Foo and Genevieve Ang, the practice prioritizes timeless, story-rich design. Gin&G is not only a design firm but a research lab where sustainability takes shape through material exploration and creative reuse. Gin&G’s prototyping and cross-disciplinary collaborations yield designs that engage deeply with the world of sustainable design.
Gin&G’s vision for CHANCE — crafted from glass offcuts and celebrated for its unpredictable uniqueness — exemplifies their commitment to fostering industry dialogue on sustainability and material transformation.
About Synergraphic Design
Synergraphic Design is a premier art and design studio that provides interior and architectural glass solutions, bespoke lighting, installations, sculptures, and murals for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Since its founding in 1986, Synergraphic has crafted iconic glass features worldwide, including the St. Regis Singapore and Partners Monument at Taipei 101. Known for its innovative techniques in hot, warm, and cold glasswork, Synergraphic collaborates with designers and architects to create enduring, concept-driven works that align with clients' visions.
Driven by a mission to inspire wonder through thoughtful, beautiful glass creations, Synergraphic shares a commitment to environmental mindfulness. The company’s collaboration with Gin&G on CHANCE reflects this dedication, reimagining glass off-cuts as a valuable resource in art and design.
