Architect and artist Asif Khan created a new Vantablack-covered building for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea. The temporary structure reaches 10 meters high and was spray-painted in Vantablack VBx2—a substance that can absorb over 99% of light. With small lights installed over the exterior, the designer wanted to create a building that looked like a window into space. The paint is so black that it is almost impossible for humans to perceive the shape of whatever object it coats.
Through the dark corridor, the interior will include a bright white contrasting space that has a multi-sensory hydrophobic water installation with sensors that cause water droplets to fall and pool into a lake. Opening on February 9, the new Vantablack-covered building will be available for visitors to enter and explore.
Image Credit: Luke Hayes
Video Credit: Jun-Beum So
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Vantablack Architecture
- The use of Vantablack in architectural designs creates opportunities for innovative and visually striking structures.
- Space-inspired Buildings
- Architecture inspired by space exploration offers unique and immersive experiences for visitors, blending art and technology.
- Multi-sensory Installations
- The integration of hydrophobic water installations with sensor technology creates interactive and immersive spaces for visitors.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The field of architecture can explore the use of Vantablack and space-inspired designs to create visually stunning and unique structures.
- Art
- Artists can incorporate space-themed elements into their work, pushing boundaries and creating immersive experiences for viewers.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can utilize multi-sensory installations to create memorable and interactive experiences, enhancing audience engagement.
