sombras y luz shade pavillions
2011 shade pavillions (2) shade pavillions and seating inspired by Mexican Luminarias (punched tin lanterns) crescent moon semicircles cast sunspot patterns on the floor as a 10’ circular occulus uses architectural glass to create a color wash. Fabricated of stainless steel and glass. Each structure us 27’ X 12’ Commissioned by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Dept.
botanical fence
2011 Fence panels of native flowers inspired by Mexican papel picado (cut paper) techniques. Fabricated of powder coated steel. Each panel: 5′ X 5′. Developed in collaboration with Kathleen Trenchard
Papel Picado Fence
historical fences
Fence panels of historical images inspired by Mexican papel picado (cut paper) techniques. Fabricated of powder coated steel. Each panel: 3′ X 5′. Developed in collaboration with Kathleen Trenchard
Desert Garden: Detail of Aztec Drums and Turtle Drum at Desert Garden, native plant botanical fence panels in the background
Detail of Papel Picado shade structures
Detail of Papel Picado shade structures
Overview of site and Sombras y Luz shade pavillions
Detail of Sombras y Luz shade pavillions
detail of Sombras y Luz shade pavillions
detail of Sombras y Luz shade pavillions
turtle drum
shade structures
model for quezecotal sundial