In The Fold

Designed by
  • HKIT Architects
Location
  • Walnut Creek, California

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Key Facts

Building Area
570 sq ft
Scope
62’-3” overall straight length by 7’-5” at the tallest point of the aluminum triangle panels, to the alternating height of 6’-5” to the peaks of the weathering steel base triangle panels. The fence depth varies: the base is 12.25”, while the aluminum top panels are 24” in depth.
Surface Area
Solanum panels: 240 sq ft, Anodize aluminum panels: 330 sq ft
Address
2801 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, USA

Project Description

Viamonte at Walnut Creek Senior Living Folding Fence

This artwork entitled “In the Fold” was designed by renowned artist, Norie Sato, for the new Viamonte at Walnut Creek Senior Living Center in California. Zahner was brought on early in the design phase and provided design assist, engineering, and fabrication services for this project.

The fence is over 62 feet long, and over 7 feet tall at each peak. Inspired by the art of origami, the fence is comprised of dual-sided “Frost White” anodized aluminum and dual-sided Zahner Solanum™ weathering steel panels that are alternately folded to provide depth and an intricate profile. The branches pattern in the aluminum panels was waterjet cut while the leaves pattern on the Solanum panels was created using our ImageWall® custom-perforation technology.

"In the Fold" art fence at Viamonte Senior Living Center in Walnut Creek, CA.

“In the Fold” art fence at Viamonte Senior Living Center in Walnut Creek, CA.

Photo by Kevin Shea

 

The aluminum and steel panels are alternately folded to provide depth and an intricate profile.

The aluminum and steel panels are alternately folded to provide depth and an intricate profile.

Photo by Kevin Shea Straight-on view of "In the Fold"

Straight-on view of “In the Fold”

Photo by Kevin Shea The branches pattern in the aluminum panels were waterjet cut.

The branches pattern in the aluminum panels were waterjet cut.

Photo by Kevin Shea The leaves pattern on the Solanum panels was created using our ImageWall® custom-perforation technology.

The leaves pattern on the Solanum panels was created using our ImageWall® custom-perforation technology.

Photo by Kevin Shea "In the Fold" has no front or back, and is made to be viewed from all angles.

“In the Fold” has no front or back, and is made to be viewed from all angles.

Photo by Kevin Shea The fence is comprised of dual-sided clear anodized aluminum and dual-sided Zahner Solanum™ weathering steel panels.

The fence is comprised of dual-sided clear anodized aluminum and dual-sided Zahner Solanum™ weathering steel panels.

Photo by Kevin Shea The detailed cutouts and patterns make for interesting and ever-changing shadows as the sun rises and sets.

The detailed cutouts and patterns make for interesting and ever-changing shadows as the sun rises and sets.

Photo by Kevin Shea Designed by Norie Sato, "In the Fold" is more than 62 feet in total length, and over 7 feet tall.

Designed by Norie Sato, “In the Fold” is more than 62 feet in total length, and over 7 feet tall.

Photo by Kevin Shea

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