FFold Canopy - CODAworx

Client: The Wang Brothers, KDA Architects

Location: El Cerrito, CA, United States

Completion date: 2021

Project Team

Artist

Charles Irby

DEKA Fabrication

Art Consultant

Karen Eichler

Photographer

Steve Loewinsohn

Overview

Materials: Mild Steel, Koda XT from 3Form (Resin), Aluminum, Industrial Paint, Manpower

Goals

This project explored the tectonic implications of folding.

Process

Working with Karen Eichler, the art consultant, Charles Irby at DEKA submitted a proposal for a faceted entrance canopy. The triangular structure on the outside cuts through the hung resin panels on the interior, breaking the light and providing a sense of place. The green panel material was pulled from the buildings balconies to tie the piece into the building.

Additional Information

This project is located at 10963 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530. If you go to this location and check this project out, tag us in a photo on Instagram @deka_fabrication.