Giant conceptual clock ticks towards a sustainable future

Germany – Studio Aditya Mandlik, a creative consultancy in India focused on producing future-proof experiential installations, has conceptualised In Time? – a striking public art installation for Mannheim.

Comprising seven pie-shaped spaces, each representing a day of the week, the installation features 24 luminous columns covered with solar panels emitting a soft glow at intervals, symbolising the passing hours. This progressive landmark serves as a poignant reminder of the urgency of combating climate change.

Through advanced parametric design, the hypothetical installation maximises energy production by generating 1077.6 MWh of energy annually and directing approximately 67% of the produced energy to the city grid to support nearly 200 households. The remaining 43% of energy is used to power essential components of the installation.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations, In Time? transforms conventional space into a dynamic hub of sustainability and creativity, inviting visitors to contemplate the pressing environmental issues of our time.

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