The Renaissance of the OnePlus One

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I drew inspiration for this sound diffuser from the iconic dome on top of the Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore in Firenze, Italy. Built during the Italian Renaissance's golden age in the 15th century by visionary architect and engineer Filippo Brunelleschi, the majestic dome remains the largest masonry self-sustaining structure ever constructed; its base is an impressive octagon that soars vertically via a parabolic trajectory: even today, it's still unclear how they achieved such an architectural masterpiece. The model I present is comprised of the dome and a sturdy supporting base. The main features of this object are as follows: - The two elements can be joined together seamlessly using recesses and sockets that serve as guides for both "closed" and "open" positions, with the open position carefully balanced to sustain itself. - The interior of the dome has been meticulously designed to reflect and convey sound waves emitted by the OnePlus One speakers; the parabolic shape intensifies tone concentration and sound diffusion out of the dome, providing unparalleled virtual amplification. - The tilt angle of the supporting stand where the OnePlus One will be placed has been precision-designed so that the speakers align perfectly with the dome's tip; this way, sounds are geometrically reflected in all directions and throughout the diffuser. - This architectural marvel pushed the limits of processing capabilities, drawing the most out of the Ultimaker 3D printer's capabilities. - When closed, the sound diffuser becomes a great decorative object, imbuing its surroundings with a classical aura.