The facade that envelops the pavilion is a curtain of woven aluminum. LED lights comprised of an energy source, a storage unit and a consuming unit are incorporated into the facade. The energy produced is made visible in the form of flashes that are triggered by the pavilion surroundings, such as the sun or flashes made by visitor cameras. Since each solar cell is independent of the others, the whole system is, to a certain extent unpredictable, which results in a haphazard pattern of flashes. Each cell bears a map of Switzerland, making the whole pavilion into a "Swiss" drape. |