The Or2 project won the prestigious Good Design Award for its innovative design. The cone –like structure is made of polygon segments that react to ultra-violet light turning white when they are not exposed to light and different shades and hues when they are washed with sun rays.
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The installation reacts to the changes in the day and the movement of the sun. It also comes to life as a chandelier at night as it disseminates the light collected by integrated photovoltaic cells.
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This structure was the first to employ photo-reactive technology at an architectural scale and was designed specifically for Italian Cultural Institute as part of the London Festival of Architecture.
By Danya
