Specimen Jars

Exhibition | Museum of the Future

Dubai, 2022.

Development of an interactive specimen jar & suspension system for Superflux’s Vault of Life at Museum of the Future. Designed in collaboration with Superflux and Particle Studio.

Sub-surface laser etching, Assembly concept, Mechanical and Electrical principle.

“It’s 2071, and many of the world’s ecosystems have suffered irreparable damage.

The Vault of Life is an enormous genetic archive. Two thousand four hundred crystal specimen jars hang suspended in a 375sqm space, each etched with an image of a unique existing or even extinct lifeform. The Library catalogues the majestic diversity of our planet’s living things, inviting visitors to forge a deeper connection with nature. Its immense scale and breath reveal the deeply interconnected nature of all life on earth and what we can do to restore our rich ecosystems.” – Superflux

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