“Y” Sling Swing at Hardau Park, Zürich, Switzerland.
Since the spring of 2011, Hardau Park in Zürich has been featuring a giant swing in the shape of a slingshot. NUSSLI was selected for the implementation of the 16 meters high, Y-shaped sculpture, which had been an idea of the artist Sislej Xhafa. The base construction made of steel, was later shrouded with a layer of 8 mm translucent PMMA.
Oh, yeah, and it glows at night, changing colours and all.. :-)
A sensor is triggered if someone takes a seat on the swing, and the Y begins to glow in various colours. No less than 600 state of the art and individually programmable LED points were integrated into the structure. The biggest challenge for this project was to implement the design specifications of the artist in line with official requirements for safety and maintenance.
That is an awesome art installation…I feel the need to sit on the swing now : )
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Ha ha! Yes, I totally hear you! Thank you for stopping by! :-)
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This is amazing, I was worried at first that it was some sort of catapult, but greatly releived that it was a swing, and what a magical swing. Great picture too. :-)
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LOL! Oh, that would be a cruel joke if it was a catapult. Thank God it’s just a harmless, children safe swing. :-)
Thank you for your hillarious commenting, as usual. You always make me smile when you stop by! :-) And that is very much appreciated.
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There is such crativity in this world! Great photo.
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Thank you! :-) Yes, I agree about the creativity. :-)
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Well done in every way. Great entry.
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Thank you! :-)
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I agree with the others great art that fits this theme perfectly!!
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Thank you so much! :-)
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Brilliant :)
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Thank you! :-)
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“Y” not? :)
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:-)
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That’ll be one unforgettable swing ride..!! *two thumbs up*
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Ha ha. Yes, definitely. :-)
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You are officially the owner of this challenge. Nicely played!
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Ha ha! Thank you so much! I am flattered. :-) But here’s the true winner in my opinion:
http://milfordstreet.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/weekly-photo-challenge-letters/
Cheers! :-)
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I can’t connect with the hyperlink but I think I saw milfordstreet’s entry. Is it the one of love letters from his parents? So fitting too. Xoxo
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No, it’s the one with the pictures of letters in the real world not using actual letters.. :-)
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Ooo I’m going to have to comb thru my reader for it. Thanks!
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Looks like fun! I must go check it out.
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Oh, please, do. I can definitely recommend. Thank you for stopping by! Cheers.
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Very appropriate photographs. Amazing installation.
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Thank you very much! :-)
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Hi Psychosomaticallyinlove. Now I never knew that existed. Glad you enjoyed ‘Touch, Spiritually, Coffin and Waved!’ Be Safe. The Foureyed Poet..
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Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed. :-)
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This made me smile. Thanks for sharing it.
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Thank you! :-)
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