artist<\/a> Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio is experienced outdoors under the open sky. At night, its white structural elements reflect artificial light, forming a luminous field against the surrounding darkness. Organic passages and vine-like arches guide movement through the space, while the overall composition maintains a low, horizontal profile that responds to the stillness of the desert context.<\/p>\n![\"cloud-like](\"https:\/\/static.designboom.com\/wp-content\/dbsub\/460476\/2025-12-05\/eden-blurs-the-boundaries-between-man-made-wonders-and-the-beauty-of-nature-1-69329e58b04e0.jpg\")
image by Poh Sin Studio<\/p>\n
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Suspended system constructs a Temporary open canopy<\/p>\n
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Structurally, Eden is defined by a suspended, cloud-like canopy composed of hanging vine elements. This canopy acts as both the primary architectural feature and the main structural system. The form originated through an intuitive design process and was later refined through engineering analysis, in which its curvature was translated into a truss-based framework. Computational simulations were used to ensure structural stability under desert conditions while maintaining visual lightness. The installation operates as a hybrid between sculpture and architecture, where form and structure are developed simultaneously. Hanging vines, arched elements, and dispersed glass spheres contribute to a spatial environment that responds to light, movement, and viewpoint, producing a variable sensory experience throughout the day and night.<\/p>\n
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All steel components are designed as a flat-pack system, allowing for efficient transportation, installation, dismantling, and reassembly in different locations. The modular construction employs interlocking joints, slip-lock connections, and bolt-and-nut assemblies, enabling precise on-site assembly while supporting flexibility and reuse. This approach addresses logistical constraints associated with remote sites and reinforces the project\u2019s adaptability as a temporary spatial installation.<\/p>\n
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image by Nada Alkarra<\/p>\n
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image by Lancer Gerber, courtesy of Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi & Public Art Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n
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