The facade of the SPF:a office headquarters and MODAA Lofts explores the relationship between art and architecture. The facade design was approved by the City under "Architecture as Art" in fulfillment of the public art requirement for this live/work development project.
SPF:a is only the second design firm to receive an "Architecture as Art" designation since 1995. Constructed of cement fiberboard panels, the facade of the building acts as a rain screen and shading system. The panels themselves, which vary in size, relief, and positioning are supposed to reflect the activities within the building. The floating membrane, which also serves a functional purpose, is designed to articulate the passage of time and represent a musical metaphor.
Founded in 1988, Studio Pali Fekete Architects (SPF:a) has completed projects ranging in size and scope from 5,500 square foot private homes to the 300,000 square foot Getty Villa Museum renovation.
Image credit: John Linden
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