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Exploratorium Tidal Gates

Serving the purpose of both entry gates and a museum exhibit at the Exploratorium at Pier 15 in San Francisco, the waterjet cut imagery depicts the tidal patterns of May 1969, the date of the opening of the Museum.  Unique features include no-header frames, ADA automated compliance, cast silicone custom glazing in custom stainless clip system.  Of formed, welded, milled and painted mild steel, stainless steel custom hardware.  

Design: GLS Landscape Architecture, DDF

Fabrication, Installation: DDF 

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