Ever seen a building with movable parts, compelling you to stop and behold the sight for a minute?
If yes, you probably have heard about the term Kinetic Architecture, which allows a building to have moving elements that operate independently without affecting the overall structure of the building.
A user named “VisionaryVoid” shared some stunning revelations of Kinetic architecture on platform X that are bound to mesmerize you. Let’s have a look at them!
Kinetic Rain - Singapore: Imitating the shape of raindrops, it’s a masterpiece installed at Singapore’s Changi Airport Terminal 1, created by artists, programmers, and technologists over 20 months, using 1,216 copper-plated aluminium droplets.
The Pearl: Taking over four years to complete, the world’s largest kinetic sculpture, “the Pearl” was unveiled by BREAKFAST on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas. Consisting of 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles, it imitates natural phenomena like waves, gentle breezes, shooting stars, etc.
Bund Finance Center, Shanghai: Made up of vertical bronze-layered stainless steel pipes, this three-layered kinetic structure was inspired by China’s traditional theatre curtains.
Metalmorphosis - USA: Based on the complexities of the human mind, this impressive kinetic sculpture is made from 40 polished stainless steel pieces grouped into seven segments, representing a giant human head when aligned and an abstract art form while rotating.
Al Bahar Towers - Abu Dhabi: A cleverly designed kinetic structure consisting of 2,000 geometric panels that respond to the sun’s movement. It’s inspired by “mashrabiya”, the traditional Islamic architecture and helps reduce solar gain by over 50% and lowers the need for air conditioning.
Bing Bang Sculpture: This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture installation represents the creation of the world with movements and sounds.
Zavion at the Beach: Standing next to the sea, this impressive kinetic sculpture made with meticulous engineering and digital modelling comes to life when the wind blows its way.
Beach Animal: This amazing Kinetic sculpture wanders along the seashore whenever the wind strikes.
The Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta: Made with a 1.6 billion dollar project, this impressive kinetic structure is inspired by a falcon’s wing that offers a 360-degree HD video board.
Statue of Ali and Nino: This outstanding Georgian sculpture comes to life every evening at 7 pm telling the story of two lovers who were separated by war forever.