LOTUS DOME: An Interactive Art Masterpiece by Daan Roosegaarde

Golden A' Design Award Winner Transforms Space with Light and Shadow

LOTUS DOME is not your ordinary art installation. It is a living, breathing entity that reacts to human presence. Hundreds of smart flowers, made from foils, fold open in response to the heat from visitors' hands. This innovative design was placed in the Sainte Marie Madeleine Church in Lille, where it created an interactive play of light and shadow, transforming the space into a poetic spectacle.

The inspiration for this design came from the Lotus flower, known for its ability to open and close due to weather conditions. Roosegaarde took this concept and applied it to his design, creating smart foils that unfold organically in response to human interaction. The result is a design that morphs space and people, creating a unique and engaging experience for visitors.

LOTUS DOME is not just an art installation; it is a futuristic vision of the Renaissance. It merges elements of architecture and nature into an interactive environment, creating a dialogue between the past and the future. The design is also realized as a curved 4 x 2 meters wall, further showcasing Roosegaarde's innovative approach to design and architecture.

LOTUS DOME is a testament to Roosegaarde's commitment to pushing the boundaries of design and technology. It was awarded the Golden A' Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Award in 2018, a prestigious accolade granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. These are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.

With LOTUS DOME, Roosegaarde and his team have created a design that is not only visually stunning but also interactive, engaging, and thought-provoking. It is a design that challenges our perception of space and encourages us to interact with our environment in new and exciting ways.