the Children’s tree

Scanning process

This entire project revolves around a single tree - The Children’s Fig Sydney Botanical Gardens. The world renowned environmental scientist Kim Calders and the artist scanned the tree in with $500,000 Lidar scanner. It took 12 hours and generated 1000GB of data . Possibly the most detailed 3D scanned tree in Australia.

lightwell concept

Upon entering the building, visitors are instantly captivated by the mesmerizing display of the "Children's Tree" in the lightwell, a blend of nature and tech. The lobby's LED screen and the pedestrian bridges immerse them further, offering shifting hues and intimate views. With augmented reality on their smartphones, they experience diverse perspectives of the tree, forging a deep connection to the space and its natural inspiration.

Upon entering the building, visitors are instantly captivated by the mesmerizing display of the "Children's Tree" in the lightwell, a blend of nature and tech. The lobby's LED screen and the pedestrian bridges immerse them further, offering shifting hues and intimate views. With augmented reality on their smartphones, they experience diverse perspectives of the tree, forging a deep connection to the space and its natural inspiration.

The virtual children’s tree

An Ode to Growth in a Transient Space