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Raysun, the new Caleido radiator designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
The sundial as shape of time and light inspires the geometries of Raysun by Caleido.
The object which inspired Jean-Michel Wilmotte for the Raysun by Caleido project is
the sundial: a radiator that brings with it the power of the sun's heat and a dynamic
relationship with light, starting with the first ever method of measuring time, the first
evidence of which dates back to the dawn of history, on the banks of the Nile. The
French architect, designer and urban planner brings to Caleido the versatility of his
approach, capable of mixing design, architecture and art, to turn the spirit of time into
shapes to be experienced.
Made mainly of end-of-life recyclable aluminium and produced with minimum water
consumption, Raysun has a structure characterised by 11 fins arranged in a radial
pattern around a semi-circular heart. From this central element, the radiator's hidden
core, heat is spread by radiation over the large overall surface,stimulated by the empty
spaces designed by the fins, in a perfect symbiosis between functional and aesthetic
requirements. The construction chooses the column as the basic element of the
structure, thus quoting the design vocabulary of the firm of Wilmotte & Associés in
which this element plays lead role.
Raysun's plastic strength is accompanied by a compact and efficient design which allows
fluid spatial integration. The accessories amplify the project’s personality. Raysun
includes a hooked hanger that fits discreetly between the fins, made by laser-cutting
sheet metal and then folding it, with all the artisanal skill which characterises the
engineering process of every Caleido product. In addition to this, Raysun also brings
with it a towel bar that wraps around the outer perimeter of the radiator, thereby
inserting a new geometry which conveys a dynamic touch to its lines.
