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Overcast Crystal Installations

Cloud Terrace by Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot is Enchanting

— May 1, 2012 — Art & Design
If overcast days revolved around anything like the Cloud Terrace installation, people wouldn't get so cranky over these natural and unavoidable occurrences. In place of big, wet raindrops, the Cloud Terrace installation is made up of 10,000 Swarovski crystals, which have been strung on expertly manipulated chicken wire.

Created by landscape artists Andy Cao and Xavier Perrot of CaolPerrot Studio in collaboration with JP Paull of Bodega Architects, the Cloud Terrace installation was erected at Dumbarton Oaks, a Harvard University institute in Washington, D.C., that supports garden design and landscape architecture. Hovering delicately over an oval pool by way of strategically placed poles, the Cloud Terrace installation casts a gorgeous and colorful reflection that makes it easy to appreciate its beauty even more.

The Cloud Terrace installation has a magical and ethereal presence.
Trend Themes
1. Crystal Installations - The use of crystals in unique installations provides an opportunity for the art and interior design industries to implement unique and eye-catching visual features.
2. Overcast-weather Design - Creating designs that are influenced by overcast weather conditions opens up opportunities for landscape architects and designers to create installations that provide unique experiences for viewers.
3. Swarovski Crystal Innovation - The use of Swarovski crystals in art installations opens up opportunities for artists and designers to take advantage of the stunning reflective properties of the crystal.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Installing crystal art pieces can provide a unique selling point for art galleries and create conversation around unique pieces.
2. Interior Design - Designers can use Swarovski crystals to create stunning chandeliers, window fixtures, and other eye catching interior features.
3. Landscape Architecture - Landscape architects and designers can use unique crystal installations to highlight otherwise dull areas and to provide beautiful concepts for outdoor spaces.
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