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Ned Kahn with UAP Studio | BDTX Update

Fabrication and Installation of ‘Turbulent Line’, the Brisbane Domestic Terminal car park’s kinetic façade by American artist Ned Kahn is well underway with many panels on the 5,000 square metre artwork already installed on the Western side of the car park. The fluid, rippling effect of Kahn’s artwork can already be seen from the Domestic terminals, Virgin Australia lounge and the Airtrain’s platform when the slightest breeze shifts across the panels.

Installing the façade has been made much faster and simpler thanks to a piece of robotic machinery designed by UAP and Troy Montgomery Construction affectionately titled ‘The Ned’. Based on a modified two tonne excavator, ‘The Ned’ utilises custom designed compressed air clamps and trolleys which allow the project team to install each portion of the façade from the interior of the car park, removing the need for exterior scaffolding, cranes and other devices. ‘The Ned’ is being put forward for a Queensland Safe Work Award in 2012.

‘Turbulent Line’ is scheduled for completion in January 2012.

ARTIST Ned Kahn

ARTWORK TITLE Turbulent Line

PROJECT Brisbane Domestic Terminal Car Park

CLIENT Brisbane Airport Corporation

LOCATION Brisbane, QLD, Australia

ARCHITECT Hassell Sydney

DOCUMENTATION Bureau^ Proberts Architects

CURATORIAL UAP, Natasha Davies

DESIGN UAP Studio, Daniel Clifford