little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park

the cloud, designed by wade and leta with studio renz+oei, serves as a permanent vending kiosk for a local food vendor.

Leta edited by christina vergopoulou October 5, 2024 3 min

a Cloud kiosk Installation in Burlington’s City Hall Park

Located in Burlington’s historic City Hall Park, The Cloud is a sculptural kiosk designed by Wade and Leta in collaboration with Studio RENZ+OEI. Conceived as both a functional structure and a piece of public art, the installation offers a playful reinterpretation of clouds, blending geometry with the fluid and ephemeral nature of its inspiration. The project originated from a collaboration between the two studios, who sought to develop an unconventional approach for a permanent vending space within the park.

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 1 — all images by Wade and Leta

Wade and Leta, and RENZ+OEI reinterpret cloud formations

For the Cloud, the creative duo of Wade and Leta, and Studio RENZ+OEI systematize cloud formations into a geometric form that contrasts with the park’s natural surroundings. Its bright colors and dynamic shape create a sense of movement and lightness, offering a sculptural presence that invites engagement. The kiosk serves as an anchor for a local Vermont-based food vendor, integrating art, architecture, and functionality in a single space. The structure reflects the merging of art and architecture, using a playful design language that contributes to the park’s lively atmosphere. Positioned to activate the public space, The Cloud adds a unique visual element to Burlington’s City Hall Park, enhancing its role as a community hub.

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 2 — the Cloud, designed by Wade and Leta with Studio RENZ+OEI, serves as a sculptural kiosk

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 3 — the Cloud blends art and architecture, offering a playful reinterpretation of cloud formations

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 4 — bright colors and dynamic shapes create a sense of movement and lightness in The Cloud’s structure

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 5 — this permanent installation contrasts with the natural landscape of City Hall Park, adding a sculptural presence

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 6 — geometric forms in The Cloud’s design reinterpret the ephemeral nature of real clouds

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 7 — the playful design invites park visitors to engage with the structure in new ways

the-cloud-wade-leta-renz-oei-designboom-1800-2 — the Cloud serves as a permanent vending kiosk for a local Vermont-based food vendor

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 8 — the Cloud integrates seamlessly into City Hall Park, functioning as both art and architecture

the-cloud-wade-leta-renz-oei-designboom-1800-3 — the design by Wade and Leta with Studio RENZ+OEI emphasizes fluidity, lightness, and public interaction

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 9 — the installation brings a splash of color and creativity to the historical park’s surroundings

little blue cloud kiosk settles in burlington’s historic city hall park - 10 — the project showcases an unconventional approach to public structures through its imaginative design

project info:

name: The Cloud
designer: Wade and Leta | @wadeandleta, Studio RENZ+OEI | @studio_renzoei

design-build: RENZ+OEI
concept design: Wade and Leta X RENZ+OEI

schematic and construction documents: Studio Seo X RENZ+OEI

structural engineer: Harris Structural Engineering

client: Community and Economic Development Office
location: Burlington, Vermont
photography: Wade and Leta

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