Aeroflorale II: La Machine Erects an Animated Hanging Garden Inspired by da Vinci

Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's crazy drawings of flying objects, the world-renowned <a href="http://www.lamachine.fr/">French arts group La Machine</a> designed Aeroflorale II - an animated industrial garden that originally appeared at the Bauhaus Color Festival in Germany last year. Although it doesn't fly, the 18 meter tall sculpture is adorned with hanging flora, propellers, fins, balloons, and other interesting objects that give the impression that this unusual structure actually is airborne. More than just a publicity stunt, this project also has a wonderful environmental ethos. Hit the jump for more details and a peek at the flying garden in motion.

The Aeroflorale II was originally displayed last year at the Bauhaus Color Festival in Germany

The industrial-chic sculpture is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's crazy buildings of flying objects

It is adorned with propellers, fins, and hanging gardens - in addition to other strange objects.

The aim of the structure is to collect crops and plant specimens from around the world

Ultimately, the goal is to develop alternative sources of energy

Although we can't speak for Leonardo, we have a hunch that he would be quite pleased with this incredible design.