This article proposes a soft kinetic architectural skin that represents natural, formative intelligence. Biokinesis is an interactive kinetic installation that performs soft, dynamic movements through morphological transformations based on a genetic algorithm. In this article, the authors present new possibilities for the kinetic skin by interpreting mechanical movements as holistic, biological dynamics.

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Working Biokinesis

This video presents an overall operation of Biokinesis. (©Jae Wan Park)

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Close-up View of Biokinesis

This image shows a close-up view of Biokinesis. Each silicon rubber module of Biokinesis is inflated and deflated by controlling air pressure. (©Jae Wan Park)

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Interaction Between Biokinesis and Viewers

This image shows physical interaction between Biokinesis and viewers. Biokinesis was exhibited at Seoul Art Space Geumcheon for one month. Viewers’ curiosity led them to interact physically with the installation through touch. (©Jae Wan Park)

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