Starting as a compact cluster, the Expanding Helicoid gracefully extends to occupy the core of Discovery World's permanent biotech exhibit a spiral staircase. Visitors experience an extraordinary sensation of immersion within this artwork: when it contracts, it appears to vanish into the stairwell; when it expands, it seemingly flourishes like a living organism. Comprised of two spirals, resembling the double helix of DNA, the helicoid itself mirrors a living entity, evolving alongside its expansion. Notably, the Expanding Helicoid was honored with the Silver IDEA 2008 Award for its excellence in the Environments category by the Industrial Designer's Society of America and BusinessWeek.