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.
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