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Diffusion Choir: kinetic sculpture mimics bird flocking with custom software

digital · 2026-05-05

Diffusion Choir, a kinetic sculpture commissioned by Biomed Realty for the atrium of its Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters, mimics the flight of bird flocks through 400 paper elements. Created by Sosolimited in collaboration with Plebian Design and Hypersonic, the installation uses original software to independently move each element while adhering to a group logic, transforming migratory patterns into an elegant choreography.

Key facts

  • Commissioned by Biomed Realty for its Cambridge, Massachusetts headquarters
  • Created by Sosolimited in collaboration with Plebian Design and Hypersonic
  • Composed of 400 paper elements
  • Uses original software to guide each element independently but in group logic
  • Inspired by the flight of bird flocks
  • Title: Diffusion Choir
  • Installed in the atrium of Biomed Realty's headquarters
  • Designed to celebrate beauty and harmony of collaboration among living beings

Entities

Artists

  • Valentina Tanni

Institutions

  • Biomed Realty
  • Sosolimited
  • Plebian Design
  • Hypersonic
  • Politecnico di Milano
  • Naba – Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti

Locations

  • Cambridge
  • Massachusetts
  • United States

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