Troika’s Kinetic Installation Mimics A School of Fish

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

At first glance, this striking scene appears to be a group of fish swimming and riding on ocean currents.  But it is, in fact, a permanent kinetic installation "Shoal" consisted of 467 suspended fish-like objects in iridescent colors rotates rhythmically to display movements similar to a school of fish at Queens Quay East, Toronto.  Created by London-based studio Troika, the ceiling architecture is set in motion and appears liquefied changing the spatial experience of the corridor while opening up the surrounding architecture infinitely towards Lake Ontario.

images and video via TROIKA

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

SHOAL installation by TROIKA

source: TROIKA (via designplayground)

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