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Wavy Water Walkways

The Benjamin Bore Liquid Brick Installation is Making Waves

— June 4, 2011 — Art & Design
The Benjamin Boré Liquid Brick installation at Raum à La Box in France is definitely an installation I wouldn't want to come across unexpectedly. The piece hopes to encourage people to question the harshness of their city infrastructure. To design this interactive installation, Benjamin Boré laid a water-filled pouch on the street and commenced to cover the pocket with bricks. These bricks are the same ones used to pave the road, so it appears as if there is a solid bump in the road.

However, this bump is anything but solid. Onlookers can walk across this piece of road and jump on it, causing the bricks to ripple and form pavement waves.

The Benjamin Boré Liquid Brick installation is solidly stupendous.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Installations - Diverse industries can explore the potential of interactive installations as a means to engage consumers and challenge traditional design concepts.
2. Urban Infrastructure - Innovations in urban infrastructure can disrupt the traditional perception of city architecture and encourage conversations about the adaptability and flexibility of public spaces.
3. Illusionary Technology - Developing new materials or technologies that create optical illusions can revolutionize the way people perceive objects and spaces, opening up opportunities for various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Art and design industries can leverage interactive installations like the Benjamin Boré Liquid Brick to create immersive experiences, challenge conventional art forms, and spark conversations about the purpose and environment.
2. Architecture and Urban Planning - Urban planners and architects can explore the use of adaptable materials and design elements that promote interactive experiences and foster a sense of community in urban environments.
3. Construction and Infrastructure - The Benjamin Boré Liquid Brick installation presents opportunities for the construction and infrastructure sectors to rethink traditional materials and approaches, considering innovative, flexible solutions that contribute to the aesthetics and functionality of urban spaces.
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