Rand says: "People who visit or pass by the building often will follow the gradual colour changes, making the architecture function in a more organic rather than static way. While being an ephemeral work, the hope is that it will not become 'invisible' with time, as can be the case with permanent artwork. Much of my work attempts to explore interaction with the public."
The lighting effects were authored and controlled by Light System Manager, Color Kinetics' Ethernet-based control system that facilitates the creation and management of intricately designed light shows. The entire project encompassed two years of planning and execution in conjunction with the new construction. Says Rand: "It seemed necessary for me to address a new EU Patent Office with new technology, and Color Kinetics' LED-based systems proved ideal in their capability for sophisticated control and vast color range."
(Lee Baldock)
