“Interweaving Futures” by Hypersonic, a Brooklyn-based design studio, was installed in front of Building 4 in August 2019. It was inspired by Pensacola’s longleaf pine ecosystem and contemplates the conditions under which ideas are sparked, proliferate, take root and grow. From the pine cone’s complex geometry, the sculpture is inspired by a single golden spiral, along which two interweaving sculptural forms oscillate.
Student-designed LED light displays have been installed to highlight the piece at night, paying tribute to the fire-adapted landscape and creating a calming and reflective “campfire” where students and faculty from all disciplines can meet and intermingle.
Visit the UWF Newsroom to learn more. Visit the UWF Photo Library for photo highlights of the “Interweaving Futures” sculpture installation.