Colour by Numbers

In Stockholm, Sweden, there us a 72 metre high tower that used to be a testing place for Ericsson, the technology company, where they would trial microwave antennas.

When the building fell into disuse the University College, “Konstfack”, took it over and turned the building into a creative centre for architects and designers. The windows on each of the ten floors constantly change colour to provide stunning views.

However, the most interesting thing about the project is that anyone can interact with it. All they need is a mobile phone. If they call +46 (70) 57 57 807 they can then control the colours shown in the windows. They can also control the colours via the projects webpage.

Colour by Numbers is a collaboration between the artist Erik Krikortz, the architect Milo Laven and the interaction design

er Loove Broms. They say:

“But now, new signals from the tower will light up the dark winter months. The windows on the ten floors along the tower body glow in rainbow colours. And there actually is a sender of the message. With a nod to local history the tracks can be traced to cell phones and the internet. Erik Krikortz, Milo Lavén and Loove Broms give anyone the opportunity to control the lights using these technologies. Go ahead; colour the windows, make the tower shine.”

Via WMMNA