How can something so solid look so light? The Nuage Installation. It seems to float above the Paseo Ponti, a steel and glass canopy mimicking the whimsical shapes of clouds. This isn’t just any urban design. The Nuage Installation is a 100-meter-long stretch of shade and beauty, designed by the renowned French duo Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. The play of light through the tinted glass casts dancing shadows in hues of blue and green, much like sunlight filtering through stained-glass windows in grand cathedrals. But the Nuage Installation is more than just steel and glass. It’s alive. Local plants entwine themselves around the structure, some trees even pushing through the “clouds”, reaching for the Miami sun. Below, sculpted concrete forms create ponds and planters, their rough surfaces a stark contrast to the polished steel above. It’s a testament to the fusion of nature and urban design, a place for contemplation and respite from the Miami bustle. And as the vines continue to grow, the Nuage Installation will evolve, its patina deepening, further blurring the lines between the natural and the man-made.
Glenn Hubert Library
What secrets lie hidden within the walls of a university library? Right here in North Miami, the Glenn Hubert Library