cast like a bell

three objects / sand casted in Switzerland / bronze and steel

cast like a bell explores new opportunities using the traditional sand casting technique of the foundry. The aim is to highlight the unique construction techniques, material properties and finishes developed over generations of handcrafted bells.

ARTISAN: Arnaud and Alexis Brügger are 3rd generation Fonderie Brügger creating traditional bells in the Fribourg region of Switzerland. They forge Sonnailles (steel bells) as well as sand-cast bronze bells. 

DESIGNER: Georg Foster is a Swiss designer with German and English roots, having grown up in
Cameroon and Turkey as well as Switzerland and the UK. He obtained a BA in Product Design at Central Saint Martins in London and a MAS in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship at ECAL school of art and design in Lausanne. With a strong passion for materials and processes he strives for simplicity and honesty within his designs.

BUSINESS: Leana Fischer is the cofounder of Reverse AG, working within service design, innovation and strategy.

SP – 140

Materials: steel, bronze
Size: height 165 mm, length 140 mm, width 140 mm
Weight: 1.2 kg
 

SP – 280

 
Materials: steel, bronze
Size: height 126 mm, length 280 mm, width 140 mm
Weight: 1.3 kg
 

TP – 280

 
Materials: steel, bronze
Size: height 113 mm, length 280 mm, width 140 mm
Weight: 1.5 kg
photo credits: Georg Foster, Leana Fischer