fluorescent wish ribbons coat hou de sousa's interactive pavilion in new york

Star Bright Star Light by Hou de Sousa reinterprets Wish Trees

Star Bright Star Light by creative studio Hou de Sousa is an interactive public pavilion in New York City inspired by the cross-cultural tradition of Wish Trees. The installation invites visitors to tie ribbons representing their hopes and desires, with each added ribbon causing the pavilion’s fluffy, fluorescent winter coat to grow outward like a neon Chia Pet. This vibrant display showcases thousands of individual aspirations, collectively highlighting the universal hopes that connect us all.

all images courtesy of Hou de Sousa

steel frame and colorful chains make up star-shaped pavilion

The pavilion’s star-shaped perimeter creates open spaces perfect for exploring the wish ribbons, while its undulating ridge line rises and dips to offer views in and out of the structure. Lined with 1,200 colorful chains, the steel frame features over 75,000 individual links for tying personalized ribbons. Hou de Sousa‘s Star Bright Star Light stands at 140 Broadway in Downtown New York City.

Star Bright Star Light by Hou de Sousa illuminates Downtown NYC with its vibrant design

visitors add ribbons of hope, growing the pavilion’s fluffy, fluorescent coat

thousands of ribbons highlight universal hopes and shared aspirations

the pavilion draws from the cross-cultural tradition of tying wish ribbons

the star-shaped steel frame is lined with 1,200 colorful chains

open spaces within the star’s shape invite visitors to engage with the display

the pavilion’s colorful chains light up the city with its dynamic presence

fluorescent wish ribbons set aglow under ultraviolet light

Star Bright Star Light invites everyone to add their wishes and light up NYC

oblique concept sketch

project info:

name: Star Bright Star Light
architect: Hou de Sousa | @hou_de_sousa

location: New York City

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom