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Sun Scaffolds
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Sun Scaffolds

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
Trio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffolding

The contrast between rigid steel framework and fluid plastic highlights Miami’s identity as a city of opposites—natural and built, ephemeral and permanent, refined and playful. The inflatable-inspired material references beach culture and leisure while softening the industrial presence of scaffolding. Unlike typical scaffolding, the structure and profile patterns work together similar to the layered clay roof tiling found on Española Way. The woven plastic shifts with wind and movement, creating an urban textile that blurs boundaries between structure and sculpture.

Trio of sections of various studies with benches and variations of plastic weaving on the scaffolding

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