The Renaissance of the OnePlus One

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I drew inspiration for this sound diffuser from the dome on top of the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore in Firenze (Italy). Built during the Italian Renaissance (15th century) by architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, the dome is the largest masonry self-sustaining structure ever built; its base is an octagon which develops vertically by means of a parabolic trajectory: at present days it is still unclear how they were able to build such architectural masterpiece.The model I present is composed by the dome and a supporting base. The main features of the object are the following:- The 2 elements can be joined together by means of recesses and sockets which serve as guides both for the "closed" and "open" positions. The open position has been balanced to be self sustaining.- The interior of the dome has been designed to reflect and convey the sound waves emitted by the OnePlus One speakers; the parabolic shape enhances the concentration of tones and the diffusion of sounds of out of the dome, providing unprecedented virtual amplification.- The tilt angle of the supporting stand where the OnePlus One shall be placed has been designed so that the speakers are aligned with the dome tip; this way the sounds are geometrically reflected in all directions and throughout the diffuser.- Extremely challenging architecture:  in terms of processing capabilities, the dome structure draws the most out of the Ultimaker 3D printer. - Great decorative object (when closed): it gives a classical aura to the surrounding ambient.