Weatherscape is a sculptural canopy that channels dynamic weather conditions triggering optical, material and sound effects in multiple ways. While the overall canopy form provides dappled shade and cooling, unique areas are dedicated to wind, water, and sun. These circular areas bristle with kinetic energy, mist, variable patterns of light and color, and unpredictable atmospheric behaviors. Weatherscape creates overlapping micro-climates on the terrace of the museum (also known as “La Nube”).
La Nube means “the Cloud” in Spanish and refers to the giant cloud-shaped building designed by Snøhetta Architects. Here is a link to a post about the building.
Date: Opened August 2024
Location: ”La Nube” - The El Paso Children’s Museum, El Paso TX
Dimensions: 70’ x 40’ x 12’
Materials: Stainless Steel, Acrylic, Aluminum
Lead Artists: Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno
Team: Jason Kelly Johnson & Nataly Gattegno, with Brian McKinney, Carlos Sabogal, Natalie Abbott, Ki Schmidt, Chris Leo, Eve Tobey, Samuel Higgwe, Clayton Williams, with installation assistance from ASSER (El Paso).
Consultants: Endres Studio (Artwork Structural Engineer).
Building Architect: Snøhetta (Architect and Landscape Architect) with Exgio, Arup (Engineers) and Gyroscope (Exhibition Design).
