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3M Design unveils in Italy a tower inspired by nature

"A Pinnacle of Reflection" was built with architect Matteo Thun & Partners using Maplewood-based 3M's reflective films and other optical materials.

By Dee DePass

April 9, 2019 at 2:39AM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

3M Design unveiled a nature-inspired art tower dubbed "A Pinnacle of Reflection" Monday at Milan Design Week in Italy.

The installation was built with architect Matteo Thun & Partners using Maplewood-based 3M's reflective films and other optical materials that are normally used inside energy-saving products.

3M officials said the installation was inspired by the rare blue morpho butterfly and designed to showcase 3M's multilayered colorful film technology.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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Dee DePass is an award-winning business reporter covering Minnesota small businesses for the Minnesota Star Tribune. She previously covered commercial real estate, manufacturing, the economy, workplace issues and banking.

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