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Sun Scaffolds
Overhead Extension Study

Sun Scaffolds

Espanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead formsEspanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead formsEspanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead formsEspanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead forms
Espanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead forms

Scaffolding is often seen as a temporary urban necessity—functional, but rarely celebrated. This project reimagines scaffolding as an architectural intervention and public art piece throughout Española Way, transforming it into a vibrant, interactive element in Miami Beach’s urban fabric. By weaving chromatic plastic reminiscent of pool inflatables through and around a custom scaffolding, the installation creates a textured, immersive surface that engages pedestrians and redefines the visual landscape.

Espanola Way Street perspective of the Sun Scaffolding forms on the wall and the possibility of overhead forms

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Espanola Way elevation perspective of the Sun Scaffolding proposalEspanola Way elevation perspective of the Sun Scaffolding proposalEspanola Way elevation perspective of the Sun Scaffolding proposalEspanola Way elevation perspective of the Sun Scaffolding proposal
Trio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffoldingTrio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffoldingTrio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffoldingTrio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffolding
Espanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variationEspanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variationEspanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variationEspanola Way sidewalk view of the DRAPE:PASTEL variation
Elevation perspective of the multiple panels of the TUBE:CHROMA form study on Espanola WayElevation perspective of the multiple panels of the TUBE:CHROMA form study on Espanola WayElevation perspective of the multiple panels of the TUBE:CHROMA form study on Espanola WayElevation perspective of the multiple panels of the TUBE:CHROMA form study on Espanola Way
Pair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colorsPair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colorsPair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colorsPair of material studies based on Pool rafts and shimmering colors
Perspective elevation of the DRAPE:PASTEL elevation on Espanola WayPerspective elevation of the DRAPE:PASTEL elevation on Espanola WayPerspective elevation of the DRAPE:PASTEL elevation on Espanola WayPerspective elevation of the DRAPE:PASTEL elevation on Espanola Way
Sidewalk perspective of the TUBE:CHROMA forms with geometric shapesSidewalk perspective of the TUBE:CHROMA forms with geometric shapesSidewalk perspective of the TUBE:CHROMA forms with geometric shapesSidewalk perspective of the TUBE:CHROMA forms with geometric shapes
Set of studies of the materials for the DRAPE:PASTEL conceptSet of studies of the materials for the DRAPE:PASTEL conceptSet of studies of the materials for the DRAPE:PASTEL conceptSet of studies of the materials for the DRAPE:PASTEL concept
Sidewalk view of the WEAVE:SUNSET variation of the scaffolding forms for Espanola WaySidewalk view of the WEAVE:SUNSET variation of the scaffolding forms for Espanola WaySidewalk view of the WEAVE:SUNSET variation of the scaffolding forms for Espanola WaySidewalk view of the WEAVE:SUNSET variation of the scaffolding forms for Espanola Way
Pair of material studies for the WEAVE:SUNSET design option for Espanola WayPair of material studies for the WEAVE:SUNSET design option for Espanola WayPair of material studies for the WEAVE:SUNSET design option for Espanola WayPair of material studies for the WEAVE:SUNSET design option for Espanola Way

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