'green void' installation by LAVA in sydney, australia
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'green void' installation by LAVA in sydney, australia


'green void' installation
all images © peter murphy

international architectural firm laboratory for visionary architecture (LAVA)
have created 'green void', an installation made from lycra. inspired by the shapes
of plants and nature they created the 20 meter high  site specific installation using
the latest digital fabrication and engineering techniques. the five funnels of the sculpture
reach out and connect to the five levels of the atrium in sydney's customs house.
projects by LAVA together with the installation will be on display until june 2009.


'green void' - made from only 40kg of material


'green void' - view from above


'green void'

more:
http://www.l-a-v-a.net
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
ridhika db
12.23.08  
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