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The Factory Concrete Sculpture

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The Factory is an interactive rolling ball sculpture made out of concrete. As the steel balls roll from the top of the tower toward their final destination, they pass through various architectural elements inspired by Brutalist factories from the Industrial era. Sometimes the balls hide away behind a gear, sometimes they pass through a spring-like spiral, and at other times they slowly meander aside a majestic arcade. As they journey through the structure, they guide the viewer's eye.

The Factory is an interactive art piece that merges the cold, functional forms of Brutalism with the playful, chaotic energy of rolling balls.

Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Scarlett ★★★★★

I wasn't sure what to expect from a concrete sculpture, but the weight and texture give it a real presence on my shelf. The way the steel balls roll through the different architectural levels is oddly hypnotic—I've caught myself just watching it for minutes at a time. It's a solid, unique piece that

Hazel O. ★★★★☆

The concrete tower is heavier and more solid than I expected, which makes the whole thing feel like a real little building on my desk. Only gripe is that the steel balls occasionally catch on one of the architectural sections and need a nudge to keep going. Still, it's genuinely mesmerizing to watch

Eli ★★★★☆

Watching the steel balls wind down through the little architectural levels is weirdly hypnotic, and it's become my go-to desk distraction. Only knock is the base isn't quite as stable as I'd like on a glossy surface, so I put a felt pad under it.

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