WELCOME TO CHATEAU DU MER BEACH RESORT

If this is your first time in my site, welcome! Chateau Du Mer is a beach house and a Conference Hall. The beach house could now accommodate 10 guests, six in the main floor and four in the first floor( air conditioned room). In addition, you can now reserve your vacation dates ahead and pay the rental fees via PayPal. I hope to see you soon in Marinduque- Home of the Morions and Heart of the Philippines. The photo above was taken during our first Garden Wedding ceremony at The Chateau Du Mer Gardens. I have also posted my favorite Filipino and American dishes and recipes in this site. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own, but I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights!

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands
View of Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands-Click on photo to link to Marinduque Awaits You

Monday, September 1, 2025

Mangrove- The Largest Glass Sculpture in the World

The world's largest glass sculpture is the "Mangrove," an 88-foot-tall, 25.4-meter-high installation by Nikolas Weinstein located in the lobby of the Solaire Resort North in the Philippines, holding the Guinness World Record for the largest glass tube installation. This monumental work, inspired by local mangrove trees, consists of over 11 kilometers of hand-cut and fired glass tubes supported by stainless steel, designed to reflect light and create an immersive architectural experience.



What is the Mangrove Sculpture?

  • Artist & Inspiration
    Mangrove is the work of American sculptor Nikolas Weinstein, commissioned by Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It draws inspiration from the fibrous, interwoven root systems of native mangrove trees—embodying nature’s resilience and elegance.Rhino3DzineLionhearTV

  • World-Record Achievement
    The sculpture has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the Largest Glass Tube Installation. It stands approximately 25.396 meters tall (about 83 feet), spanning the resort’s grand lobby in flowing, dynamic forms.LionhearTV+1sn.solaireresort.com


Dimensions & Structure

  • Scale

  • Materials & Composition
    The sculpture comprises 16,385 unique glass tubes, hand-cut, polished, fired, and woven by artisans. These are supported by stainless-steel spines and aircraft cable, interweaving over 11 kilometers of borosilicate glass tubing.Rhino3Dzine+2Rhino3Dzine+2


Engineering & Fabrication

  • Design Tools & Process
    The creative process employed advanced digital tools—hand-sculpted models were scanned and translated into parametric models using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper. Every glass tube and structural element was digitally logged and refined through comprehensive modeling.Rhino3Dzine

  • Structural Collaboration
    Given the Philippines’ seismic activity, Arup provided structural and materials engineering support. Through sophisticated simulations using software like Oasys GSA and LS-DYNA, the team analyzed seismic performance, iteratively testing and refining every component for strength and stability.Rhino3Dzine+1

  • Fabrication & Installation
    The modular sculpture was fabricated in studios located in New York and San Francisco, packed into five 40-foot containers, and shipped to Manila. Forty craftsmen spent six months on-site weaving the intricate glass "textile" into its final form—a stunning fusion of art and architecture.Rhino3Dzine+1


Experience & Symbolism

  • Immersive Design
    Visitors can walk beneath its archways, ride escalators alongside its undulating forms, and experience shifting patterns of light as the sculpture interacts with the environment—a dynamic, sensory centerpiece.Rhino3Dzine

  • Symbolism
    The sculpture thoughtfully mirrors the mangrove's role as a symbol of coastal resilience—melding the organic with the architectural and nature with innovation. As Gregory Hawkins of Bloomberry Resorts put it, the stone stands out for its “creativity, elegance, and meaning.”Daily TribuneLionhearTV


Summary Table

FeatureDetails
ArtistNikolas Weinstein
LocationSolaire Resort North, Quezon City, Philippines
RecordGuinness World Record – Largest Glass Tube Installation
Dimensions~25–27 m tall; ~28 m long; ~35 m wide
Materials~16,385 glass tubes, borosilicate glass, steel spines, aircraft cables
EngineeringStructural support by Arup, digital modeling with Rhino & Grasshopper
FabricationStudios in NY & SF, shipped modularly, 6-month on-site weaving
ExperienceImmersive, playful light interactions in a grand atrium environment

In Conclusion

Mangrove is not just a sculpture—it’s a milestone in contemporary architectural glass art. It stands as a harmonious interplay between digital design, artisanal craftsmanship, engineering ingenuity, and immersive aesthetics.

Meanwhile, here's my Food for Thought for Today:


Lastly, Did you know that......
World’s Longest Christmas Season Begins in the Philippines, Today, September 1.
The Philippines has once again kicked off the world’s longest Christmas season as the country officially welcomes the start of the “Ber months” this September.
From festive decorations and parols lighting up homes and streets to Christmas songs already playing in malls and on the radio, Filipinos embrace the holiday spirit earlier than anywhere else in the world.
Known for their love of Christmas traditions, Filipinos celebrate the season for more than four months, making it a uniquely cherished part of the nation’s culture.


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