topoloy's 'Arc of the Wind' kinetic installation breathes at Taikoo Li Sanlitun
Studio topoloy has unveiled 'Arc of the Wind', a kinetic installation at the gaga flagship store in Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun. The work translates the structural logic of traditional Chinese kites and blossoming flowers into a slow, breathing-like movement. Suspended above the dining area, it combines mechanical actuation, tensile transmission, programmed rhythm, and integrated lighting. The installation operates from 10 am to 11 pm daily, following the venue's rhythm. It is modular, with all joints mechanically connected without glue, using CNC machining and 3D printing for precision. Photographed by Li Xin, the piece aims to be a companion-like presence rather than a spectacle.
Key facts
- topoloy created 'Arc of the Wind' for gaga's flagship store at Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing.
- The kinetic installation draws from traditional Chinese kites and the gradual unfolding of blossoms.
- Movement is slow, light, and sustained, described as breathing-like.
- The work operates from 10 am to 11 pm daily.
- Construction is modular with mechanically connected joints, no glue.
- CNC machining and 3D printing were used for fabrication.
- Photography by Li Xin.
- The installation is designed to accompany the space rather than dominate it.
Entities
Artists
- topoloy
- Li Xin
Institutions
- gaga
- Taikoo Li Sanlitun
- designboom
Locations
- Beijing
- China