http://120hours.no/theentries/green-is-the-new-black/

A birch tree is enclosed inside a black metal structure. Passersby can see, but cannot touch it. They cannot touch it because it is protected. This act of protection is translated into the installation that we propose for Tøyenparken.
We choose the tree which stands on 59.918727, 10.774664. 

Aim is to create a continuity of different experiences. Firstly, by using the height of the cubic installation (10m) we provide an easy-to-see spot. The public space around the tree is reconfigurated turning the installation into a meeting point, which drags attention day and night. By getting closer to the installation, the user explores what’s inside the box. The visual connection between tree and user is desired in order to give to the installation a little taste of interactivity. During the festival, the installation stands on a strategic point close to the main entrance and the temporary night club which is set especially for the event’s days.

 Finally, at night the installation is lightened from the inside creating interesting lighting effects which enable gatherings and also an escape during the festival. Finally, we wanted to raise consiousness about the way that people think about sustainability. We often think of it as green in colour and material. This project wants to show another vision of sustainability, coloured black but being  green from the inside.