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Why custom interior art installations are becoming the new architectural focal point of public spaces
Creating an aesthetically pleasing interior is no longer enough for today's public spaces. Contemporary architecture is expected to evoke emotion, shape memorable experiences, and establish a distinctive identity. This is why large-scale custom interior art installations are increasingly becoming the defining architectural feature of a space—bringing the interior together while creating its primary visual focal point.
A striking example of this approach is Paralume Ceiling®, a large-scale suspended installation created by Paper Design® for the central atrium of the Center for Contemporary Culture in Tomsk, designed by the architectural practice Chaikovsky + Partners.
Measuring 24.4 × 6.8 metres, the installation consists of more than 3,000 individual elements made from the signature Drop Paper® material and is suspended over four metres above the floor. Despite its impressive scale, the composition appears remarkably light and airy, interacting delicately with both natural and artificial light to create an ever-changing spatial experience.
Every project of this kind begins not with selecting a form or a material, but with understanding the architecture itself. Custom interior art installations are never selected from a catalogue and cannot simply be transferred to another environment without losing their meaning. Each installation is individually designed to become an integral part of the building's architecture, extending its scale, character, and design concept.
This approach makes it possible to create solutions that do far more than decorate an interior—they define its identity. Rather than functioning as an independent decorative element, the installation becomes part of the architectural vision, shaping the perception of the entire space.
Delivering projects of this complexity requires a combination of architectural thinking, engineering precision, and an in-depth understanding of material performance. Thanks to the unique properties of Drop Paper®—its lightweight structure, strength, flexibility, and exceptional interaction with light—Paper Design® creates large-scale spatial installations that remain visually lightweight, safe, and durable.
Today, custom interior art installations have become an essential tool for architects and developers designing the next generation of public spaces. They help create a distinctive identity, strengthen the character of a building, and leave visitors with a lasting impression.
Paper Design® does not create standard products. We design bespoke architectural solutions that become an integral part of the spaces they inhabit.
Because scale matters.
