# Dynamo Challenge 02: Create a Landmark for Your Favorite City with Dynamo **URL:** \ **Category:** Share\ **Tags:** dynamo, challenge\ **Created:** [January 27, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541 "2025-01-27T16:32:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/1 "2025-01-27T16:32:46Z")
![DynaArt Challenge (2)](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/8/a8818c4cdec1dc9064b880add95b60c360f8431d.png) **UPDATE: This Challenge is now closed and we have opened up the polling. Check out all the submissions and vote for your favorites [below](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/17)!** 🗳 🏅 Hello Dynamites! 👋 Welcome to the second installment of our Dynamo Forum Challenge series! 🎉 **02- DynaArt Challenge: Create a Landmark for Your Favorite City!** This time, we are inviting you to unleash your creativity and design a piece of public art for your favorite city using Dynamo. Whether it’s an iconic sculpture, interactive installation, or innovative urban furniture, we want to see how you can use Dynamo to transform public spaces into vibrant works of art. 🌆 🖼 🎨 This challenge will run for 5 weeks, **starting on Monday Jan 27th,** running **until Monday March 3rd at 5pm EST.** **ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:** - Dynamo must be used in all, or part of your submission. 📈 - If you use a Dynamo graph, your .DYN file must be attached to your submission. 📂 - If you use a Custom Package or Node in your submission, it must be hosted on Package Manager. Note: This may mean uploading a package! 📦 - This topic will be left open for discussion - use to your hearts content! Upon deadline of challenge, moderators will edit the post to introduce a community poll to select winners. - We very much encourage wrong answers! Just have fun with it! 😜 **SUBMISSION OF ENTRY:** All submissions must be submitted blind via Direct Message to @solamour, @achintya_bhat , @emrullah.yildiz , @john_pierson and @jacob.small with the Challenge as your title using [this link](https://forum.dynamobim.com/new-message?username=ContestSubmissions&title=My+Entry%3A+02+-+DynaArt+Challenge&body=Hello+Contest+Administrators%2C%0D%0A%0D%0AThis+is+my+official+contest+submission+for+the+%2A%2A02+-+DynaArt+Challenge%2A%2A+contest.%0D%0A%0D%0A%2A%2ADYN%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ACustom+Package+Name%28s%29+%28if+applicable%29%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2AAdditional+External+Resources+Required%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2AImage%28s%29+of+final+submission%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ATitle%3A%2A%2A%20+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ADescription%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%0D%0AThanks%21) to start a handy message template. Please include all relevant files to execute the graph and reproduce your result as well as a still image(s). 📥 **PRIZES:** 1st Place = “Dynamo Challenge Winner” forum badge 🥇 2nd Place = “Dynamo Challenge Runner-up” forum badge 🥈 The winners will be selected based on community voting. **Some suggested ways to impress 👇** - Show us your unique vision and innovative approach to public art. Think outside the box and create something that stands out. 💡 - Demonstrate your skill with Dynamo by using a variety of nodes and techniques to achieve your design. The more creative use of Dynamo and well-executed, the better. ⚒ - Consider the location for your public art. How does your design enhance the chosen city? Does it reflect the culture, history, or environment? 🏞 - While creativity is key, also think about the practicality of your design. Could it realistically be constructed and installed in a public space and maybe also usable? 👷‍♂️ As always, we encourage you to be creative and think outside the box! Just have fun with it! 👉 **A heads-up on upcoming challenges:** 🗓 🔸 03- Make Anything with [Dynamo as a Service (DaaS)](https://dynamobim.org/dynamo-as-a-service-powers-up-dynamo-player-in-forma/) in [Forma](https://www.autodesk.com/products/forma/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=SPCMKR) _(Tentatively March)_ 🔸 04- Dynamo Conductor: Orchestrating Data and Geometry with Dynamo _(Tentatively April)_ 🔸 05- Dynamo Rocket Challenge: Design a spaceship using Dynamo _(Tentatively May)_ We are super excited to see what all of you come up with this time! 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/2 "2025-01-27T16:42:19Z")
Pinned globally on January 27, 2025, 4:42pm UTC ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/marcel_rijsmus/32/8539_2.png) [@Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Marcel_Rijsmus)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/3 "2025-01-27T17:08:04Z")
Bonus points for using Sandbox only. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2025, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/4 "2025-01-28T00:38:14Z")
We love all flavors of Dynamo here! 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![Alien](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alien/32/40701_2.png) [@Alien](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alien)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/5 "2025-02-06T16:11:49Z")
You say you encourage wrong answers… So that’s answers not using Dynamo? 😛 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/6 "2025-02-06T19:43:45Z")
Yes, we 💯 encourage wrong answers as long as it involves something to do with Dynamo 😜 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [February 6, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/7 "2025-02-06T19:51:42Z")
Did January just zoom past you too? 🚀 You’re not alone! We’ve heard that 2025 kicked off with a bang for many of you! And to our friends in Australia and New Zealand who are just getting back into work—welcome back! 👋 We want everyone to have an equal chance to join in on the fun! So guess what? We’re extending the challenge through February! 🎉✨ The new deadline is **Monday, March 3rd**. 📅🤩 _Note: The original post has been updated to reflect the new date._ ---
**Author:** ![Alien](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alien/32/40701_2.png) [@Alien](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alien)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/8 "2025-02-24T19:45:09Z")
Hurry up and enter people… I want to try the next challenge 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/marcel_rijsmus/32/8539_2.png) [@Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Marcel_Rijsmus)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/9 "2025-02-24T20:18:40Z")
And the 5th ---
**Author:** ![Anton\_Huizinga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/anton_huizinga/32/155377_2.png) [@Anton\_Huizinga](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Anton_Huizinga)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/10 "2025-02-24T20:28:45Z")
I told my students that Dynamo is no rocket science, but with challence #5, apparently it is 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/marcel_rijsmus/32/8539_2.png) [@Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Marcel_Rijsmus)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/11 "2025-02-24T20:32:45Z")
Could be close to it, if you know how to [![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/d/1/d15bb45a281812e186a7cd8a8619fd9a54f7b79a.jpeg "The Genius of 3D Printed Rockets") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz165f1g8-E) ---
**Author:** ![Alien](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/alien/32/40701_2.png) [@Alien](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Alien)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/12 "2025-02-24T20:33:26Z")
Whoever came up with #5 must have been an absolute genius. Best-challenge-ever. 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/marcel_rijsmus/32/8539_2.png) [@Marcel\_Rijsmus](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Marcel_Rijsmus)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/13 "2025-02-24T20:48:34Z")
I absolutely love no limits fantasy. I’m looking forward to #5 too 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![solamour](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/solamour/32/153516_2.png) [@solamour](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/solamour)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/14 "2025-02-26T03:27:24Z")
Pinned globally on February 26, 2025, 3:27am UTC ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/15 "2025-03-03T18:02:09Z")
Just few more hours left before we close this challenge! ⏰ If you are still working on wrapping up, don’t forget to send it before 5PM EST today. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/16 "2025-03-03T21:39:55Z")
⏰This Challenge is now closed! We will open up the polling tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/17 "2025-03-04T14:31:13Z")
![DynaArt Challenge](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/8/a8818c4cdec1dc9064b880add95b60c360f8431d.png) Hello Dynamites! 😃 This Challenge is now over! ⏰ A huge thanks to all those who participated! We loved to see your creativity and the love for your cities/region. 🥰 Now, its polling time! 🗳 Come shower some love to all the creations from the fellow community members. We can’t wait to see who the community votes in as winner and runner-up! 🤩 We will keep the poll open for the one week and announce our winners on **March 12th!** 🥇 🥈 All graphs are present in this thread, so that you can inspect each DYN file to help you choose your favorite! You can vote based on the criteria suggestions provided below: - Unique and innovative approach to public art. Think outside the box 💡 - Dynamo skills and techniques to achieve your design. The more creative use of Dynamo and well-executed, the better. ⚒ - Location of public art. How does your design enhance the chosen city? Does it reflect the culture, history, or environment? 🏞 - While creativity is key, also think about the practicality of the design. 👷‍♂️ - Or consider any other criteria you like: wow factor, complexity / simplicity, humor or any other criteria of your choice! Each member can **vote for up to 2️⃣ of their favorite entries**. _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/17))_ See all the submissions in all their full glory below to vote. 🗳 All submissions are anonymized to avoid bias and pick a true objective winner ⚖ > **Entry 01: Smoke And Atoms in Manchester** > > ![Entry 01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/1/2/1262919c69bc18d76741ab3219c6710891f91bc0.png) > [Entry 01\_SmokeAndAtoms.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/ksVuV8dSYcTd1PCIkEKg7QbNlla.dyn) (53.3 KB) > > **Description:** > Manchester, the first industrial city on earth, has many facets, just like this sculpture. > The worker bee, the enduring symbol of Manchester’s unity and industry is represented by the golden sphere. > The structured petals reference the city’s industrial heritage and the lasting impact it has left on the world. > The black pole reflects the factory chimneys, that once defined the skyline, mostly gone, but never forgotten. > The darker petals serve as a reminder of difficult past events, from Peterloo to the IRA bomb and the more recent Arena attack. These moments are inextricably woven into the fabric of Manchester, shaping resilience of every Mancunian. > **Entry 02: Atomium in Brussels** > > ![Entry 02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/b/c/bc886dbafa9f89680a388d5473dfbcc9d180bda2.png) > [Entry 02\_Atomium.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/2Co4fNkjiy0ZOH084JwQ9J9cxW.dyn) (120.4 KB) > **Description:** Atomium located in Brussel Belgium > **Entry 03: Louvered Wall in Istanbul Patterned by Seagulls** > > ![Entry 03-Istanbul-Seagulls 01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/d/f/dfb0cc5c98cb5dab49451b9e6559d05e24524e07.jpeg) > ![Entry 03-Istanbul-Seagulls 02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/4/a4b94cbe321b4d3bcc4c2d158b3f5a0e537db870.jpeg) > ![Entry 03-Istanbul-Seagulls 03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/9/f/9fedb5095456cdbe6dd3dc6ee56074ebd20c5ef0.jpeg) > [Entry 03-Istanbul-Seagulls.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/76HDETW319xqooJm5av3c8onOOa.dyn) (619.0 KB) > [Entry 03-Istanbul-Seagulls.rvt](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/1wDh9rmvOavWNIyVxjWNlGkrhKk.rvt) (4.9 MB) > > **Description:** This design features a louvered wall inspired by the dynamic presence of seagulls, an iconic symbol of Istanbul. As a city that straddles two continents, Istanbul seamlessly blends ancient history with modern vibrancy, and its rich cultural identity is reflected in various symbols, one of the most beloved being seagulls. > Seagulls are more than just birds; they are an integral part of the city’s charm, representing freedom, movement, and the deep connection between Istanbul and the surrounding waters. They contribute to the city’s unique atmosphere, cherished by locals and admired by visitors alike. > This louvered wall is entirely modeled with Dynamo, with model curve inputs from Revit. The louvered wall consists of 299 individual profiles, each of which can be extracted from Dynamo for fabrication. The final renders were created using Twinmotion, showcasing the interplay of light, shadow, and form in this dynamic architectural feature. > **Entry 04: Charminar in Hyderabad** > > ![Entry 04_Charminar img](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/d/8/d8edcb287895d7ae4289d0d4875cfa15af86054c.jpeg) > [Entry 04\_Charminar.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/6LPZBV2xDide3WuGBW74s2P4uZr.dyn) (723.3 KB) > > **Description:** Proud to share my creation - The Charminar in Hyderabad, India is famous for its architecture, history, and cultural significance. > **Entry 05: Chichen Itza in Yucatan** > > [Entry 05\_Chichen Itza.dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/hEVQNM7W5cHOTStPNEUV8HhXf7t.dyn) (97.5 KB) > > ![Entry 05_Chichen Itza_2025](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/f/5/f57aba4b10c46ed5e55e4e9d97314ffbe749a8fb.jpeg) > **Description:** Old but Gold, one of first script to play arround with solids, has not colors or fancy animations, but the geometry is Top! 🕶 work stable in Sand Box 2.15 (even early versions) > **Entry 06: NOAA Glyder Fawr** > > ![NOAA_Blades_01](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/7/a/7a6e81340130566c3cf53920f5bb24d38ae1ba2d.jpeg) > ![NOAA_Blades_02](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/2/4/24f91b75ba8b69949d64294a5bd884bdd4ec800c.jpeg) > ![NOAA_Blades_03](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/a/aa2196987ec39c244621eaba92addc3bcd1144f2.jpeg) > ![NOAA_Megaliths](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/8/a87fbef25cbc523aabe63240a48831454df6fbe0.jpeg) > ![NOAA_Pavilion](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/5/8/58f4e2c5450a9340259e131e5663f90e01101ccc.jpeg) > > [Entry 06\_NOAA Glyder Fawr .dyn](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/vRoNkYsZMmnTtE38ko4QIcaK1M8.dyn) (514.0 KB) > [NOAA\_files.7z](https://forum.dynamobim.com/uploads/short-url/iBJ7xnoVSuCzTNsCFchDeG7HWGI.7z) (7.8 MB) > > **Description:** Inspired by the works of > > [https://x.com/olafureliasson](https://x.com/olafureliasson) > & > [https://x.com/JoanieLemercier](https://x.com/JoanieLemercier) > > in particular the latter’s recent sunlight study > “LAUSANNE 45.5717 | 6.8314” > > found here: > [https://x.com/JoanieLemercier/status/1886918033869779306/photo/1](https://x.com/JoanieLemercier/status/1886918033869779306/photo/1) > > I thought to make the 2D 3D, and set about this little journey. > > At first I used raw data manually ripped from > [Sunrise and sunset times in London](https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/london) > but quickly wished to expand the script’s potential to adjust to wherever the located on earth! > > With LadyBug sadly throwing up errors, and being very much a OOTB-only kind of masochist, I scoured the internet for a calculator… > > …and chanced upon NOAA’s downloadable offerings: > > [Solar Calculator - NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory](https://gml.noaa.gov/grad/solcalc/calcdetails.html) > > and quickly set to work fetching data from the .xls file. > > …but that was too easy, and required a download and support file - why not transpose the Excel formula into Dynamo and pull project location automajickally?! Original post collapsed below 👇 > **In case you are curious.....** > > ![DynaArt Challenge](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/dynamobim/original/3X/a/8/a8818c4cdec1dc9064b880add95b60c360f8431d.png) > Hello Dynamites! 👋 > > Welcome to the second installment of our Dynamo Forum Challenge series! 🎉 > > **02- DynaArt Challenge: Create a Landmark for Your Favorite City!** > This time, we are inviting you to unleash your creativity and design a piece of public art for your favorite city using Dynamo. Whether it’s an iconic sculpture, interactive installation, or innovative urban furniture, we want to see how you can use Dynamo to transform public spaces into vibrant works of art. 🌆 🖼 🎨 > This challenge will run for 5 weeks, **starting on Monday Jan 27th,** running **until Monday March 3rd at 5pm EST.** > > **ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:** > > - Dynamo must be used in all, or part of your submission. 📈 > - If you use a Dynamo graph, your .DYN file must be attached to your submission. 📂 > - If you use a Custom Package or Node in your submission, it must be hosted on Package Manager. Note: This may mean uploading a package! 📦 > - This topic will be left open for discussion - use to your hearts content! Upon deadline of challenge, moderators will edit the post to introduce a community poll to select winners. > - We very much encourage wrong answers! Just have fun with it! 😜 > > **SUBMISSION OF ENTRY:** > > All submissions must be submitted blind via Direct Message to @solamour, @achintya_bhat , @emrullah.yildiz , @john_pierson and @jacob.small with the Challenge as your title using [this link](https://forum.dynamobim.com/new-message?username=ContestSubmissions&title=My+Entry%3A+02+-+DynaArt+Challenge&body=Hello+Contest+Administrators%2C%0D%0A%0D%0AThis+is+my+official+contest+submission+for+the+%2A%2A02+-+DynaArt+Challenge%2A%2A+contest.%0D%0A%0D%0A%2A%2ADYN%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ACustom+Package+Name%28s%29+%28if+applicable%29%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2AAdditional+External+Resources+Required%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2AImage%28s%29+of+final+submission%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ATitle%3A%2A%2A%20+%09%0D%0A%2A%2ADescription%3A%2A%2A+%09%0D%0A%0D%0AThanks%21) to start a handy message template. Please include all relevant files to execute the graph and reproduce your result as well as a still image(s). 📥 > > **PRIZES:** > > 1st Place = “Dynamo Challenge Winner” forum badge 🥇 > > 2nd Place = “Dynamo Challenge Runner-up” forum badge 🥈 > > The winners will be selected based on community voting. **Some suggested ways to impress 👇** > > - Show us your unique vision and innovative approach to public art. Think outside the box and create something that stands out. 💡 > - Demonstrate your skill with Dynamo by using a variety of nodes and techniques to achieve your design. The more creative use of Dynamo and well-executed, the better. ⚒ > - Consider the location for your public art. How does your design enhance the chosen city? Does it reflect the culture, history, or environment? 🏞 > - While creativity is key, also think about the practicality of your design. Could it realistically be constructed and installed in a public space and maybe also usable? 👷‍♂️ > > As always, we encourage you to be creative and think outside the box! Just have fun with it! > > 👉 **A heads-up on upcoming challenges:** 🗓 > > 🔸 03- Make Anything with [Dynamo as a Service (DaaS)](https://dynamobim.org/dynamo-as-a-service-powers-up-dynamo-player-in-forma/) in [Forma](https://www.autodesk.com/products/forma/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=SPCMKR) _(Tentatively March)_ > > 🔸 04- Dynamo Conductor: Orchestrating Data and Geometry with Dynamo _(Tentatively April)_ > > 🔸 05- Dynamo Rocket Challenge: Design a spaceship using Dynamo _(Tentatively May)_ > > We are super excited to see what all of you come up with this time! 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![achintya\_bhat](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/achintya_bhat/32/183028_2.png) [@achintya\_bhat](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/achintya_bhat)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/18 "2025-03-13T01:40:23Z")
3…….2……1…… and Drum Rolllllllllllll……! 🥁 🥁 Poll is closed and we have our winners! 🏆 👏 In First Place we have @ARTsBIM with his submission o **f Louvered Wall in Istanbul Patterned** by Seagulls. Congratulations and please enjoy your swanky new forum badge “Dynamo Challenge Winner”, now settable through your profile. In Runner-up, we have @Alien with their submission of a **Smoke & Atom in Manchester.** Congratulations and please enjoy your swanky new forum badge “Dynamo Challenge Runner-up”, now settable through your profile. For all the other participants who entered, a giant thank you and a huge shout-out: - @DurgaBhavani_Y for their submission as a tribute to **Charminar in Hyderabad** - @gilberto.arechigaiba for their submission as a tribute to **Chichen Itza** - @niels.van.hove for their submission of **Atomium in Brussels** - @snowyweston for their submission of **NOAA Glyder Fawr** Check submissions here 👉 [DynaArt Challenge Submission and Polling Results](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/17) We received incredible submissions for the last challenge, although we observed a decrease in the number of participants compared to the previous one. We would love to hear your feedback. 📥 👇 - Do you need more time, or are there particular times of the year that are busier for you? - What topics resonate more with you? We are excited to see what y’ll come up with for the next challenge. The upcoming challenge is “Make Anything with [Dynamo as a Service (DaaS)](https://dynamobim.org/dynamo-as-a-service-powers-up-dynamo-player-in-forma/) in Forma”. Stay tuned for further details. 🤩 ---
**Author:** ![Anton\_Huizinga](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.dynamobim.com/anton_huizinga/32/155377_2.png) [@Anton\_Huizinga](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/Anton_Huizinga)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/19 "2025-03-13T05:57:41Z")
The NOAA Glyder Fawr was disqualified? 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![niels.van.hove](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3da27b/32.png) [@niels.van.hove](https://forum.dynamobim.com/u/niels.van.hove)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2025, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541/20 "2025-03-13T06:52:04Z")
Big thanks to the Dynamo team for organizing this and pushing myself and others to try and learn about new things. My dynamo skills have improved from this and new tricks have been learned! [Next page](https://forum.dynamobim.com/t/dynamo-challenge-02-create-a-landmark-for-your-favorite-city-with-dynamo/107541.md?page=2)