Lotus Dome – Roosegaarde’s Aluminum Masterpiece

Ever heard of smart flowers? Neither had we until we came across Dutch artist Daan Roosergaarde’s astonishing installation, Lotus Dome. It is almost a close encounter of the third kind – an alien looking cupola, created from hundreds of ultra-light aluminium flowers. When it is approached something magical happens.The dome lights up and the flowers open with a gentle metallic rustle. When one