Milk Bottle Chandelier

In Short:

In celebration of the iconic tradition where the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drinks a bottle of milk, the team at 555 envisioned a striking chandelier composed of 250 glowing milk bottles, arranged to form a massive milk bottle. Tasked with bringing this vision to life, I translated the concept into a dynamic and eye-catching installation that pays homage to this cherished racing tradition.

This project was completed for The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a client of the renowned design studio 555, where I had the privilege of contributing as part of a talented team. Guided by exceptional mentors and collaborative peers, this was a team effort that allowed me to grow and refine my craft within a supportive and inspiring environment.

Client

Category

Installation

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Year

2024-2025

Skills Used

SolidWorks

Auto CAD

Technical drawings

Concepting

Hand sketching

Fabrication Oversight

Process

Initial site analysis

Beginning space

Beginning acrylic installation

Ensuring my cutouts matched up properly

Acrylic installation complete, onto lattice.

Lattice fabrication

Lattice installation

Custom lattice standoff

Helping with lattice installation

Finished installation

Finished installation

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Process

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Thank you for your time in reviewing my work! I would love to be in touch, and I hope you are having a wonderful day.


~ JD Byrne

This website was designed and built by me.

And, unless otherwise cited, all content including photography, graphics, and products created by me.

Thank you for your time in reviewing my work! I would love to be in touch, and I hope you are having a wonderful day.


~ JD Byrne

This website was designed and built by me.

And, unless otherwise cited, all content including photography, graphics, and products created by me.

Thank you for your time in reviewing my work! I would love to be in touch, and I hope you are having a wonderful day.


~ JD Byrne