Tiffany Bird on Rock

For Tiffany & Co., a custom-made light sculpture is inspired by “Bird on a Rock”, one of the most iconic motifs created by Jean Schlumberger for the Maison. Installed on the top of The Landmark by Tiffany, on 5th Avenue in New York, the work translates a historical symbol of the brand into a monumental luminous presence visible in the urban skyline.

The sculpture, made of steel and aluminium, reaches 6 meters in height and weighs approximately 1,300 kg. The light system integrates over 50,000 microLEDs, 3.5 km of LED strips, 4 actuators and 10 sensors, combining scenography, engineering and movement control.

The installation is designed to come alive through mechanized movements: the large bird can open its wings up to 4 meters, rotate its head and move its tail, creating a direct relationship between light, movement and architecture. The project was developed in approximately four months with the contribution of an international team of over 22 professionals.

The work represents an intervention that brings light sculpture, animatronics, LED technology and luxury retail design into dialogue, reinterpreting the visual identity of Tiffany & Co. through an iconic installation designed for the urban facade of New York.