SaaN design consultancy’s ‘dancing wall’ combines elements of tech, art, and architecture to signify the entrance for an information center in beijing. situated just off the road, with a small plaza in front, the ‘wall’ is composed of 690 translucent bricks with embedded LED technology.

SaaN's dancing wall signals information center in beijingfront façade
images © kevin xiang

 

 

 

conceived as a transition space, the open entrance way separates inside and out without a complete division. from within, sunshine and blurry passerby maintain a subtle connection while reducing street noise and heat. at night, LEDs embedded within each brick can be programmed to produce animations. though low-resolution, the ‘dancing wall’ can effectively create fluid phenomenon like clouds, fire, or even sounds. ‘dancing wall’ was realized by SaaN design consultancy, inc., in beijing, china. 

SaaN dancing wall information center beijing china
lit exterior

 

video courtesy of kevin xiang

SaaN's dancing wall signals information center in beijing
façade and open entrance

SaaN dancing wall information center beijing china
entrance

SaaN's dancing wall signals information center in beijing
interior view 

SaaN dancing wall information center beijing china
nighttime animation

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floor plan

 

 

project info:

 

architect: SaaN design consultancy, inc (kevin xiang, J.J. lanzo, cathy geng, john luo)
title: the dancing wall
location: beijing, china
features: 690 glass bricks, embedded LEDs organized in self addressable matrixes
project year: 2016

 

 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom