Inspired by nature and powered by wind and sun, this sculptural seating area combines art, function and energy efficiency. By day the sun charges solar panels hidden within the blossoms, while the wind rotates their petals. At night, they are lit by energy-saving diodes, for dining al fresco.

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The piece won two American Institute of Architecture awards for both Urban Design and Green Design. It spawned a "parklet" movement in California, to trade parking spaces for outdoor public seating and eating.