Bjarke Ingels Launches Crowdfunding for Giant Mirror Sphere at Burning Man
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, alongside colleague Jakob Lange, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to realize 'The Orb', a colossal inflatable mirror sphere designed for the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada. The installation, suspended from a steel truss, aims to pay homage to the Earth with a 1:500,000 scale representation. During the day, its mirrored surface will reflect the daily life of the international community gathering in the Black Rock Desert from August 26 to September 3. At night, the sphere will be partially illuminated, helping the expected 70,000 burners navigate the Playa. The campaign seeks to raise $50,000 over two months. Ingels is also expected in Umbria for Universo Assisi 2018 and is shortlisted with the Lego House in Billund for World Interior of the Year 2018.
Key facts
- Bjarke Ingels launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for The Orb.
- The Orb is a colossal inflatable mirror sphere for Burning Man 2018.
- The installation is suspended from a steel truss.
- It represents the Earth at a 1:500,000 scale.
- Burning Man takes place from August 26 to September 3 in the Nevada desert.
- The sphere will be illuminated at night to help orient attendees.
- The campaign aims to raise $50,000 in two months.
- Ingels is also shortlisted for World Interior of the Year 2018 with Lego House.
Entities
Artists
- Bjarke Ingels
- Jakob Lange
Institutions
- Indiegogo
- Burning Man
- Universo Assisi 2018
- Lego House
Locations
- Nevada
- United States
- Umbria
- Italy
- Billund
- Denmark
- Black Rock Desert