Red slats create a wave-like movement when people play on swings in this temporary installation, which Chilean studio GT2P designed and developed for Miami Design District.
Conscious Actions was curated by Anava Projects for Miami Design District as part of this year's Design Miami. The intention is that the structure's dual movement is representative of the impact of human actions on the world, according to the studio.
Conscious Actions is installed in Miami Design District
"Our design responds to the Anava Projects ? founded by Anna Carnick and Wava Carpenters ? curatorial brief that asked our studio to reflect both on the energy that we consume and the energy that we contribute back to the world," GT2P co-founder Guillermo A Parada told Dezeen. "In response to that our project... invites users to enjoy the carefree fun of childhood again, while also being reminded of the direct impact every action has on our environment and our communities."
The movement of the swings causes the cover to ripple
The swings and the remaining structure is made of powder-coated steel. All the elements were laser-cut and included "little notches" to make assembly easier.
Key elements, such as the columns, beams and suspension system, were all welded together, but GT2P said it will still be possible to disassemble the structure and build it elsewhere.
The green swings are contrasted by the red, wave-like cover
A main challenge of the project was completing the con...