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Sun Scaffolds
Española Way

Sun Scaffolds

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.

Española Way

PROGRAM: Streetscape Facade System

CONTEXT: Miami Beach, Florida, USA

SITE: Española Way

TEAM: Bryan Maddock, Grace Infante

ORGANIZER: The City of Miami Beach

YEAR:
2025
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Urbanism

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Installations

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

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

PROJECT IMAGES

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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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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