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Marbles - Interactive glowing forms

Marbles - Interactive glowing forms
Studio Roosegaarde

Marbles - Interactive glowing forms for public space

MARBLES are large colored moulded shapes which interact with people via sound, light and color. Each MARBLE contains interactive technologies that instinctively respond to human proximity or touch, triggering changes of color and sound. MARBLES are also able to multiply these interactions between themselves, communicating with each other.


As dusk falls in the park, it appears to be interacting with more than just those who are passing by. MARBLES transforms the landscape into an interactive environment of light and play.


Specifications: Large, strong molded shapes in waterproof casing including LEDs, sensor technology, sound speakers and other media. Uses only 15 Watt.


Client: First permanent version for the City of Almere, the Netherlands. Commissioned by Ymere.

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Project Year
2011
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