Spanda is a 9 story high sculpture by Australian born artist and sculptor Christian de Vietri. It is located at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Western Australia. Unveiled in January 2016, it is now the world?s largest freestanding structure made of carbon fiber. It was designed by de Vietri using 3D modeling software and fabricated with CNC milling and vacuum resin infused carbon fibre. The artwork, inspired by the artist?s experience of the teachings and practices of ?aiva Tantra, celebrates union of the individual with the universal.

© Robert Frith

Architects: Christian de Vietri

Location: Perth WA, Australia

Artist: Christian de Vietri

Project Year: 2016
Photographs: Robert Frith, Christian de Vietri, Apertunity Productions, Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority, Jarrad Seng, ShapeShift Technologies

Lighting: Electrolight, Melbourne

Commissioner: Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority Commission

Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 1m

Value: $1,380,000

© Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority

From the architect. Spanda is a 9 story high sculpture by Australian born artist and sculptor Christian de Vietri. It is located at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Western Australia. Unveiled in January 2016, it is now the world?s largest freestanding structure made of carbon fiber. It was design...