Maya Lin to Build Otherworldly “Floating Landscape” at UT Austin
The architect and artist’s first public artwork in Texas will open in April 2027.
Renowned architect and artist Maya Lin will unveil her latest public art project, "Floating Landscape," in Austin, Texas, in April 2027. This outdoor installation, commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin's Landmarks program, spans a vast 3,600 square feet. The piece blends sculpture, architecture, and ecology to create an immersive experience for visitors.
Andrée Bober, the founding director and curator of Landmarks, described "Floating Landscape" as a work of art and a space for people to inhabit. The commission will be situated on the grounds of the Autry C. Stephens engineering building, nestled within a meadow that Lin herself has restored alongside landscape architecture firm Lionheart Places and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
At the heart of the installation lies a curvilinear concrete structure, etched with a hole through which native meadow plants will flourish. Embedded LED lights within the concrete recreate the constellations that were visible over Austin on the university's founding night in 1883. The artwork stands as a testament to Lin's artistic vision, merging historical significance with innovative design.
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