Floralis Genérica, Steel sculpture in Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The metallic flower structure rises 23 meters high and contains six giant petals that span 32 meters when fully extended during daytime hours.
Argentine architect Eduardo Catalano designed and donated this mechanical flower to Buenos Aires in 2002, with construction by Lockheed Martin Aircraft Argentina.
The sculpture represents a universal flower, opening its petals at sunrise and closing them at sunset, except during four national celebrations throughout the year.
Located near the National Museum of Fine Arts, visitors can observe the automatic opening sequence starting at 8 AM and the closing mechanism at nightfall.
Each petal contains sensors that monitor wind conditions, automatically initiating closure procedures during strong gusts to prevent structural damage.
Location: Buenos Aires
Inception: April 13, 2002
Creator: Eduardo Catalano
Height: 20 m
Made from material: stainless steel, solar cell
GPS coordinates: -34.58302,-58.39326
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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