Construct for fun

Citrovia, an art installation of fake lemon trees and slices, at a New York construction site. Construction sheds are a necessary evil, meant to protect workers and passers-by, but recent efforts have reimagined them as "experiential installations".
Citrovia, an art installation of fake lemon trees and slices, at a New York construction site. Construction sheds are a necessary evil, meant to protect workers and passers-by, but recent efforts have reimagined them as "experiential installations". PHOTOS: NYTIMES
Citrovia, an art installation of fake lemon trees and slices, at a New York construction site. Construction sheds are a necessary evil, meant to protect workers and passers-by, but recent efforts have reimagined them as "experiential installations".
The US$13.7 billion (S$18.5 billion) scaffolding industry includes companies that produce, lease, install and remove the structures. While advances in recent years have made construction sites safer for workers, there have also been efforts to dress up construction scaffolding. Artists have also been hired to come up with murals. PHOTOS: NYTIMES
Citrovia, an art installation of fake lemon trees and slices, at a New York construction site. Construction sheds are a necessary evil, meant to protect workers and passers-by, but recent efforts have reimagined them as "experiential installations".
Recent attempts to camouflage construction sites have gone 3D, and redesigns of the scaffolding itself have gained traction. And it is perhaps not surprising that a utilitarian structure should be reimagined as an experiential installation, created for selfies and social media posts. For Citrovia, it has its own custom scent, special lighting effects and, unsurprisingly, a hashtag. PHOTOS: NYTIMES
Updated
Aug 04, 2021, 05:00 AM
Published
Aug 04, 2021, 05:00 AM

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