Arrival
Shanghai Mixc City Installation DesignDigital Fabrication
Collabrator: Zee Liang, Sigen Chen, Maria Razzhivina
Institution: RoboticPlus, WutopiaLab
Role: I participated in the design and robotic fabrication process, including concept design, optimizing parametrical shape, testing 3d printing techniques, material and environment
Toolkits: Modeling - Rhino, Grasshopper; Kuka Robotics - 3d printing, material experiment
Status: Construction Finished
Location: Star Square in Shanghai Mixc City
Year: 2022
Arrival is a captivating 3D robotic printing installation located at Shanghai Mixc City Star Square. Visitors are invited to experience a symbolist black box that blends elements of divinity and humanity. Inside, an abstract karst cave awaits exploration and ascent to a yellow sinkhole, where the sun shines overhead and invites introspection. This moment of contemplation provides a peaceful respite in the midst of the bustling city, with the black box serving as a sacred haven. Through this immersive installation, visitors could discover Arrival's unique and thought-provoking world.