Pixel art meets nature octubre 15, 2010

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ACT Design completed a project for Festival arbres et lumière 2008 in Geneva / Switzerland.

Through lighting and dynamic structures, we recall the force and the primary importance of nature. In order to express this force, we have arranged these structures around 3 plane trees.

The idea was not to put the trees in cages, but through the particular positioning of these structures give the impression that the trees break the artificial elements men put in their environment. In other words, the deconstructive ways in which these elements are assembled emphasize the vitality of the trees, as if the force of nature explodes this unity.

A double perception can be noticed of the installation: close by the spectator will perceive a “simple” luminous effect, but from a distance he will observe a dynamic and luminous effect of the structures. The trees put the installation on stage and live together with the other actors of the city.

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Sea organ & Greeting to the Sun octubre 15, 2010

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The Sea Organ, and the somewhat newer urban installation Greeting to the Sun by architect Nikola Bašic, are two landmarks of the city of Zadar attracting public attention and representing a contemporary addition to the cultural/historical and ambience-related values of this city.

The Sun Salutation, located near the Sea Organ, uses the sun’s energy to create a light show that displays from evening till morning. Both the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation were created by the same architect, and the Sun Salutation uses the rhythm of the waves to produce its colorful series of light pulses.

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