Rain Flower

The commissioned installation celebrates the evolution of Lane Crawford on its 165th anniversary, unfolding across a number of retail locations. Triggered by water sensors and reflective glass plates containing a continuous circulation of water, evoking rainfall, the Rain Flower responds to the flow by gently opening and closing its petals, either offering protection or shielding itself from the elements.

All kinetic motions are achieved through a series of carefully calibrated counterweight mechanisms, ensuring minimal energy consumption while enabling precise and responsive movement.

The installation is grounded in the practice’s ongoing exploration of responsive architecture, translating environmental input into poetic, performative form.