# Reflective Eyeball Sculptures The Architect's Eye Installation Mirrors its Stunning Surroundings By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architect-s-eye References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/speech-tchoban-and-kuznetsov-architect-s-eye) & [speech.su](http://www.speech.su/) Part of this year's Interni Legacy event at Milan Design Week, the Architect's Eye sculpture keeps a close eye on all of the visitors in attendance. Its smooth, spherical surface and realistic iris may mimic the human eye, but that is where the similarities end. Not only is the Architect's Eye installation much larger than a real eye, it is made out of stainless steel that has been polished so well, it crisply reflects its surroundings. By doing so, it celebrates the architecture around it. Designed by Moscow-based architecture firm SPeeCH Tchoban & Kuznetsov, the Architect's Eye sculpture is a high-tech creation that shifts its gaze from the sky to the ground, with pupils effectively dilating and contracting just like a real eye. The iris also has the captivating ability to change color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reflective Sculptures:** Reflective sculptures that blend in with their surroundings are popular at design events and could be used in architectural installations. - **High-tech Installations:** Developing high-tech installations with realistic movements and features could revolutionize the architectural industry. - **Changing Colors:** Sculptures that change color, especially ones with reflective or prismatic properties, are becoming increasingly popular in the design industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Incorporating technology into architectural installations can open up new possibilities for interactive sculptures and installations. - **Design:** Scuptures and installations that reflect their surroundings or change color are popular in the design industry and can be applied to a variety of products. - **Art:** Artists and designers can leverage new materials and technology to create eye-catching pieces that interact with their environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored Hall Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internamente.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Reflective Material Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirroring-dialogue.md) - [Salmon Scale-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-eye.md) - [Immersive Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-installation.md) - [Wavy Dual-Action Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archvyli.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md)