The radiating beam structure of the glass house facade was identified for the installation, both its bold aesthetic and structurally sound frame. The radiating beams were imagined as large branches of a Banyan tree, bringing this deeply symbolic tree into the grounds for one night. 

Ten intricately laser-cut panels were designed to sit within the structural breams. These patterns drew inspiration from objects and patterns from across the museums’ Indian collections and formed the intricate foliage of the tree. 

This complex project required an acute sensitivity towards the valuable flora of the glass houses. The installation had to be designed for minimal impact, both in terms of light reduction during the day time, and potential of physical harm to plant life which could might be incurred as the result of a cumbersome structure or complex installation process. In order to work during the night the cut material also had to have a high opacity to ensure it could be successfully back lit. The production and installation process, and highly opaque but lightweight materials identified, allowed the piece to be carried and installed by a single person, creating minimal impact within the space, an easy installation and de-installation process, and high visual impact.