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The Ned Kahn Wind Wall: A Symphony of Modularity and Kinetic Art   The Ned Kahn Wind Wall at Logan International Airport transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, showcasing the power of modular construction and kinetic design. Spanning eight stories and 290 feet, this dynamic facade features 48,000 lightweight aluminum panels, each mounted on pivot points and arranged across 353 prefabricated modules. As the wind sweeps through Boston’s coastal air, these panels come to life, fluttering independently to reveal the invisible currents of nature.   Far more than a parking garage screen, the Wind Wall is a testament to the elegance of functional art. Prefabrication ensured precision, minimized waste, and allowed rapid on-site installation, while its modularity allows for scalability and easy maintenance. The system’s simplicity—no motors, no electronics—ensures durability and sustainability, relying solely on natural wind forces for its ever-changing display.   The facade’s dual purpose is as functional as it is mesmerizing: it enhances ventilation and passive cooling for the structure behind it while creating a captivating visual narrative for travelers arriving at the airport. This seamless integration of form, function, and sustainability makes the Wind Wall a benchmark for architects and designers seeking to harmonize modular construction with environmental artistry.   The Ned Kahn Wind Wall invites us to reimagine the boundaries of architecture, where design not only serves a purpose but also tells a story—one written by the wind.   If you’d like to read more, head over to the blog section of our website (link in bio).   Let us know in the comments below! 👇  #ArchitecturalDesign #SustainableArchitecture #ModularConstruction #ProjectManagement #GreenBuilding #EcoFriendlyDesign #ModernArchitecture #ArchitectureLovers #InnovativeDesign #CustomHomes #DesignInspiration #ConstructionLife #BuildingSolutions #ResidentialArchitecture #ArchitectsOfInstagram #ArchitectureDaily #BuildingDreams #ArchitectsJournal #DesignBuild #ArchitecturalInnovation

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