STATUS
COMPLETED
NEVADA
Scaled to 1/500,000th of the Earth’s surface, the inflatable metallic sphere is a source of social gravity and shade for a temporary city in the Nevada desert attended by more than 70,000 people each year.
The planet like sculpture is an inflated spherical mirror, constructed of the same fabric as NASA weather balloons and supported by a 32 m-long inclined steel mast, baseplate, and foundation anchors.
The Orb’s material is designed to easily inflate and deflate, leaving no trace.
During the day, The Orb and life below the installation reflects onto its belly to serve as a beacon in the night and a destination in the desert.
Because of The Orb’s curvature, it reflects the space and people around it, showing the social energy and exchange from an entirely new perspective – essentially turning public life into public artifact.
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