A vast Lotus shaped dome installation stretching out for 90 meter in Length by 45 meter offering a horizontal, and perfectly radiating space. Complex as it’s made of 88,000 prisms each was dropped to a certain level by hand using a transparent wire to create a smooth curve, yet calm as it creates a welcoming world for the guests.
This Lotus had 5 petals, each petal outline consists of 7 prism layers, the center of the petal is adorned by gold mesh, and lights. The aim of this installation is to emphasize fascination generated by the rare encounters of repetition.
Artist
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Location
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Installation by the Numbers
Noora Alshamsi
Lotus
Dubai World Trade Center, Za'abeel Hall 2
November 3, 2019
88,000 pcs Prisms
70 x 50 m Installation size
2.50 m Lowest point from floor level
3.50 m Highest point from floor level
40 m Petal A, E
45 m Petal B, D
44 m Petal C
3D Renders
Technical Drawings
This installation was also used at a wedding.
