A lighting installation that synchronizes with the local climate.

Familiar Yet New: Light That Reflects Nature

WEATHER TWIN is a lighting installation that changes its expression in sync with the weather, temperature, wind speed, and direction of a specific region. Connected to real-time local weather data, it illuminates buildings with varying colors, speeds, directions, and rhythms. Like nature itself, the installation never appears the same way twice, offering a unique experience every time.

Designed for large-scale architecture, this installation evolves daily, reflecting the region’s ever-changing weather conditions in a dynamic and captivating way.

Issue

Bringing New Light to the Landscapes of Oi, Fukui

Long ago, Oi in Fukui Prefecture was a salt production hub, supplying salt to the Yamato Court, the central government of ancient Japan. The flames of salt production lit up the region, symbolizing the community's livelihood. This legacy lives on in the "Okase" festival, an intangible cultural heritage, where fire remains a central element of the celebration.

Today, with the widespread use of smartphones and social media, new kinds of lights are illuminating our world. However, this proliferation of light has come at a cost, raising global environmental concerns and sparking efforts toward sustainable communities.

In this era of change, perhaps what we need is a way to embrace technological advancements while rekindling the harmony between people and their communities—sharing a new kind of light, much like in the past.

Creation

Syncing with Local Weather

WEATHER TWIN connects to real-time local weather data, including conditions, temperature, and wind speed, illuminating buildings with varying colors, speeds, and rhythms. By sharing this region-specific light, it aims to create a new connection between people and their communities in today's modern society.