Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.
Metal Facade Design and Shop Drawings
Metal Facade Fabrication
Metal Facade Installation
Photography
Inspired by the somewhat ubiquitous decorative security gate seen on so many residences in San Francisco, the driving concept behind the facade imagines a gate that takes over the entire facade. The original thought was that the screen would contrast the rigid orthogonal Bay window with a multi story organic pattern. After many iterations with organic and three-dimensional patterns, nothing really resonated in a way that we intended. The client sent an image of their family tartan to us, and we immediately gravitated to this as the solution. The client had begun to really experiment with patterned tile at the interior, and the tartan brought the concept of a repeated (and orthogonal) pattern to the facade.
From there, many iterations were done testing perforated material, but the cost and lack of depth of single sheet material literally fell flat. After several mockups using balsa material, we landed on using stock aluminum sizes, a combination of flat, square, channel, and round to bring the family tartan to three dimensions. From a distance, the screen is deceptively flat. Its depth comes to life as you approach it. As well, it has a chameleon nature as the lighting and viewing angle changes, both from the interior and exterior. As night falls, the interior spaces glow through the pattern. We worked carefully with the fabricator in designing the details, actually creating the shop drawings, and visiting to assist in its construction. The net result is a dynamic and inviting element that subtly reflects the family’s identity from the outside in and from the inside out.