Metachronal is a luminous, biomimetic sculpture that brings together digital choreography, robotics, and immersive art in a striking fusion of the mechanical and the organic. Developed by 1024 architecture, this 8.1-meter-long kinetic light installation is inspired by the synchronized movement of myriapods—such as millipedes—and the elegant patterns of metachronal rhythm found in nature.

Constructed from 13 modular cubes and 24 glowing "legs," Metachronal translates the wave-like locomotion of biological systems into an algorithmically driven performance of light and form. The result is a captivating display of fluid, coordinated motion, pulsing with the energy of a living organism.

More than a feat of engineering, Metachronal is a poetic exploration of how digital systems can emulate natural intelligence. By capturing the grace of life through code-based movement, the piece reflects on the interplay between structure and spontaneity, technology and biology.

As it undulates through space, Metachronal invites viewers into a contemplative encounter with artificial life, biomimicry, and the future of responsive environments—where light, rhythm, and form blur the lines between nature and machine.