Gallery: An Architect Whose Wild Structures Imitate Cells

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    Sabin’s work draws from fields like biology, materials science, and mechanical engineering.
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    ColorFolds responds to its environment, folding and unfolding when sensors detect changes to its own structure or people walking below.
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    The installation’s color shifts thanks to layered polyester film. Nickel-­titanium wires contract like muscle fibers in response to heat or electricity.
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    Team members (clockwise from left include Martin Miller, Nick Cassab, Giffen Ott (on ladder), Andrew Moorman, Jenny E. Sabin, Andrew Lucia, David Rosenwasser, Jessica Jiang. Not shown: Max Vanatta
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