A kinetic facade is made of lightweight metal elements — discs, squares or flaps — mounted on pivots so they move freely with the wind. As they swing, they reflect light and sky in constantly shifting patterns, so the building appears to move and breathe without motors or power.
Aluminium 5052-H32 · Stainless Steel 316 pivots
Tensioned SS 316 Cable / Rod Grid on Galvanised Steel Frame
A4 Stainless Pivot Pins & Rings · Free-swing
Disc · Pixel · Two-Tone Flip · Custom
IS 875 Part 3 — project-specific certification
Shop drawings + engineer cert. — no extra cost
Waves of motion stop people in their tracks and make the building unforgettable.
Powered entirely by wind — no motors, controls or electricity.
Each element flashes sunlight and reflects the sky as it swings.
A facade people film and share, driving footfall and recall.
Stainless cables or rods are tensioned across a frame on the building.
Each element hangs on a pin or ring so it swings freely.
Even a light breeze sets thousands of elements moving in waves.
Round elements for a soft, rippling effect.
Square elements for a crisp, digital look.
Different finish on each side — the facade flips colour as it moves.
Moving zones combined with fixed coins.
No. Our kinetic facades are moved purely by wind. Motorised systems exist but cost more to install and maintain — ask us if you want to explore one.
The elements rest still and the facade reads as a textured metallic surface. Sunlight still plays across it, and even a light breeze starts the movement again.
Elements are small, light and secured with stainless steel pivots, and the system is engineered for the site’s design wind speed. We also assess how exposed each elevation is.
Because elements move continuously, plan periodic inspections of pivots and fixings. Individual elements can be replaced without disturbing the rest.
Kinetic elements pivot freely for big, flowing movement. Sequins overlap like scales for texture and shimmer, with little or no motion.
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