Like a cloud forming in the sky, the sculpture merges structure and light.
LUMINOUS GRID SHELL
CHARLOTTE, USA
2006
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THE SUSPENDED SCULPTURE CONSISTS OF A RODS AND NODES THAT KEEP THE GLASS IN COMPRESSION
THE ARTWORK MARKS THE LOBBY'S VERTICAL CIRCULATION
THE SCULPTURE'S FORM AND COLOR CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO THE VIEWER'S PERSPECTIVE
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Description
The suspended sculpture marks the entrance lobby of the Bank of America headquarters building in Charlotte, NC. The undulating surface of dichroic glass expresses both the structure and the presence of light within the vertical atrium circulation.
Beyond surface appeal, the apparent simplicity of the form belies the complex geometry and fabrication of the glass and structural elements and allows for the sculpture’s delicate environmental interactions of light and structure to engender an enduring sense of wonder.
Engineer: Schlaich Bergermann Partners