Wentworth Institute of Technology: Boston, MA The idea of power is to be shown through the cardinal-red colored LED lights I will be attaching to an 8’ tall, 3D-printed ABS plastic pavilion. It will be placed inside the new building along the glass façade facing the Wentworth Quadrangle. I propose to have this form 3D printed to make a statement about the use of technology at the school. It is meant to be free-flowing and curved to celebrate the freedom of form that new technology allows.
The proposed light resembles the school color, which is arguably one of the most vibrant, eye-catching colors. It does not release a calm ambience but rather encourages activity and liveliness. It can be seen glowing brightly on the first floor, the idea is to have the light facing the outside so that it can be experienced inside and outside the building. Emerging like a beacon from within, those walking by at night can see it shine even more brightly.
To add to the functionality of this installation and to allow students to further interact with it, I have included few seating spaces where one can sit, contemplate, and be immersed within this vibrant color for a few moments
On Maintenance Since this installation is being placed indoors, it is actually much easier to maintain. LED light tubes should be cleaned regularly- wiped and dried. They are to be attached in between the small, deep, carvings along the plastic installation. From 6”-1’ wide, each carving is large enough to get in-between and to clean. LED lights tend to last for a little longer than 30 years before they need to be changed.
