Foster + Partners, in conjunction with Amelia Peng, an exceptional MA Textiles student at the Royal College of Art, and musicians and composers from the Royal College of Music, has forged a remarkable collaboration to craft an installation for the highly anticipated London Design Biennale. The creation, titled "Inner Peace," intertwines intelligent interactive textiles and enchanting musical performances, captivating visitors in an immersive display where their emotions and sentiments shape the visual effects.Irene Gallou, a distinguished Senior Partner and Head of the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster + Partners, expressed her delight, stating, "This venture has offered our team a splendid opportunity to collaborate with talented students, musicians, and composers from the realms of art and music. Witnessing people actively engage with and relish the installation at this year's London Design Biennale brings us immense joy."The installation takes the awe-inspiring form of a cascading waterfall, gracefully positioned against the striking backdrop of Somerset House's Nelson Stair. Upon donning a headset, visitors partake in an extraordinary experience wherein their brain waves are recorded and visually manifested on the fabric installation's rear layer. Simultaneously, they are enveloped by the harmonies emanating from the space. The outer layer of the installation responds dynamically to the music, whether it is a pre-recorded piece or a live performance by the talented composers and musicians hailing from the Royal College of Music. During scheduled live performances throughout the biennale, the musicians themselves will wear the headsets, demonstrating the impact of music creation on the human brain.Leveraging their expertise, Foster + Partners' Specialist Modelling Group has developed intricate data programming that transforms brain waves into captivating movements and vibrant hues. Collaborating closely with Dreamlux, an esteemed Italian textile weaver, the team has harnessed the ingenuity of fiber optic fabric to bring the installation to life.
Foster + Partners, in conjunction with Amelia Peng, an exceptional MA Textiles student at the Royal College of Art, and musicians and composers from the Royal College of Music, has forged a remarkable collaboration to craft an installation for the highly anticipated London Design Biennale. The creation, titled "Inner Peace," intertwines intelligent interactive textiles and enchanting musical performances, captivating visitors in an immersive display where their emotions and sentiments shape the visual effects.Irene Gallou, a distinguished Senior Partner and Head of the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster + Partners, expressed her delight, stating, "This venture has offered our team a splendid opportunity to collaborate with talented students, musicians, and composers from the realms of art and music. Witnessing people actively engage with and relish the installation at this year's London Design Biennale brings us immense joy."The installation takes the awe-inspiring form of a cascading waterfall, gracefully positioned against the striking backdrop of Somerset House's Nelson Stair. Upon donning a headset, visitors partake in an extraordinary experience wherein their brain waves are recorded and visually manifested on the fabric installation's rear layer. Simultaneously, they are enveloped by the harmonies emanating from the space. The outer layer of the installation responds dynamically to the music, whether it is a pre-recorded piece or a live performance by the talented composers and musicians hailing from the Royal College of Music. During scheduled live performances throughout the biennale, the musicians themselves will wear the headsets, demonstrating the impact of music creation on the human brain.Leveraging their expertise, Foster + Partners' Specialist Modelling Group has developed intricate data programming that transforms brain waves into captivating movements and vibrant hues. Collaborating closely with Dreamlux, an esteemed Italian textile weaver, the team has harnessed the ingenuity of fiber optic fabric to bring the installation to life.
