M2M - Monument to Mankind
The Biggest International Arts Project in History
Outline
A seven level stepped pyramid structure adorned by a large sphere. Each of the four faces will accommodate a flank of 70 steps rising from the base to the seventh level.
The seven lower steps will arise from triangular protruding base tiers. From aerial perspective the structure will assume the shape of the well documented ‘breath of Allah the compassionate’ geometric shape. The structure will be built with local sandstone.
193 free-standing sandstone blocks ( one representing each of the world nations) will be situated equidistantly around each of the six levels.
The seventh level platform will house four sandstone blocks (one at each of the platform corners) - each of which will depict in base relief the twelve ray sun symbol (Humanitad; symbol of universal tolerance).
The sphere, measuring approximately 20 - 25ft in diameter will appear as though it is suspended in the air.*
Options for creating this optical illusion are as follows:
- MAGNETIC SUSPENSION
- HYDRO GLASS SUSPENSION
- PLASMA AND LAMINATED GLASS TECHNOLOGY
- COMPRESSED AIR/GLASS WIRE SUSPENSION
- GLASS WIRE SUSPENSION
Poster
