Leonardo Bonanni and I were finalists in the Kendall interactive design competition with Kendall Roses. The competition
Kendall Square Interactive Design competition was organized by Lyme Properties.
Based on my previous research
Passing Glances (2002-2004), the Kendall Roses are designed to be an autonomous art installation that brings added value to the Kendall Square community. Bright, inexpensive daytime displays on two towers and the ground fulfill the role of the roses to provide compass directions to local attractions through graphics and text on billboards and the ground.
Data to the Roses is entirely wireless: SMS, internet and a local database are streamed to a wireless server inside each tower from local hotels, businesses, residents and the World Wide Web. In addition to useful information about local businesses, sports and attractions, the Kendall Roses offer opportunities for families and children to play on an interactive ground display that can project a variety of games. After an initial investment and potential partnership with local businesses and telcos for promoting SMS messaging, the towers will generate income primarily through advertisement for local businesses and as a tax credit for displaying public service announcements relevant to the community.
Some screenshots of the Kendall Roses interaction movie:
Details of the architecture 
Plans of the Kendall Roses site 
A movie of our entryIf it does not appear above, clic
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