Precision Manufacturing for Marina Bay Sands’ Wind Arbor
At Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Kinzi contributed to Ned Kahn’s iconic Wind Arbor by manufacturing the custom aluminium flappers and the stainless steel cable net that supports the kinetic façade. Together, these components form a large-scale architectural system that transforms wind into a constantly changing surface of light and movement.
Precision Manufacturing for Kinetic Architecture
The aluminium flappers are designed to move freely and respond continuously to natural air currents. Producing these repeated components required close control of dimensions, surface quality and consistency so that each element could perform reliably as part of the overall kinetic façade.
Stainless Steel Cable Net Engineering
Kinzi also produced the stainless steel cable net that forms the supporting structure for the installation. The cable network had to provide the strength, geometry and consistency required to carry the large field of moving flappers while maintaining the visual lightness of the artwork.
High-Volume Production, Consistent Performance
The Wind Arbor as a whole is made up of approximately 260,000 individual aluminium flappers across roughly 6,800 m² of façade. At this scale, precision and repeatability are critical. Small variations in component geometry, cable arrangement or finish can influence both installation quality and the final visual effect.
Architecture in Motion
As wind moves across the façade, the flappers respond independently while the stainless steel cable net provides the underlying structural framework. The result is a dynamic architectural surface that changes continuously with the surrounding environment.
Project Details
Location: Singapore
Project: Marina Bay Sands – Wind Arbor
Artist / Designer: Ned Kahn
Application: Kinetic façade / public art installation
Materials: Aluminium flappers and stainless steel cable net
Kinzi Scope: Manufacturing of custom aluminium kinetic flappers and stainless steel cable net system
The Wind Arbor demonstrates two core Kinzi capabilities in one landmark project: precision manufacturing of repeated custom components and large-scale architectural cable-system fabrication.
