Concrete is often associated with cold, heavy, and dull surfaces, but recent material innovations have changed that perception. Light-transmitting concrete keeps the solid character of concrete while allowing light to pass through it. Thin optical fibers are embedded inside the material, carrying light through the block and creating an almost translucent effect.
LunaCrete by SOLI Architectural Surfaces is one example of this approach. The name combines “lunar” and “concrete,” a fitting reference to the material’s moonlike glow. The product is made by hand, with layers of optical fibers incorporated during the casting process. When light passes through the fibers, shadows, colors, and silhouettes appear on the concrete surface like ripples on water.
LunaCrete Light-Transmitting Concrete Is Versatile
This innovative material is durable and can be used for wall cladding, flooring, stairs, furniture, and other architectural applications, depending on the technical requirements of the project. LunaCrete is available in gray and white finishes, giving designers a restrained palette for dramatic lighting effects.
Light-transmitting concrete opens new possibilities for modern architecture and interior design. It can turn a solid wall into a luminous surface, make furniture feel unexpectedly light, or create partitions that reveal movement and silhouettes without becoming fully transparent.
LunaCrete Concrete Bench
Sturdy and visually appealing building material
The contrast between wood and concrete
Optical fibers conduct light through the concrete block
Light-transmitting concrete partitions at Stuttgart Airport
Fiber optics – close-up
A rough concrete surface no longer looks boring
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