A SOLAR-POWERED BENCH THAT SPINS EVER SO SLOWLY
Interactive public art installation
NGV, Melbourne Design Week, Australia
Our solar-powered benches harvest sunlight to spin; giving users a new perspective on their urban context through slow rotation. This whimsical motion offers visitors a playful experience to change their perspective on public space and to while away time communing with others and the natural environment.
Shaped like a 60s flower graphic, the aerial view is reminiscent of a plot of flowers oscillating and spinning in the sunshine.
This retro look and feel is combined with contemporary sustainability values – harvesting sunlight through embedded solar panels and including recycled plastic. The benches are made from rotomolded Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), which is an excellent candidate for recycling.
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