The Avery

This shimmering 4′ X 10′ glass mosaic wall sculpture was created for the private dining room of The Avery, Related California’s 56 story glass tower in San Francisco. 8,352 pieces of hand silvered, hand cut glass form the tessellated, lenticular blocks which are bronze when viewed from the left, but transition into gold on the right. The same color transformation occurs from top to bottom, adding to the dramatic, kinetic energy of the piece. The Avery's interiors were designed by iconic designer, Clodagh. Having created similar works for Clodagh on past projects, we knew that this particular design would be ideal for the luxe, crystalline textures she was incorporating into the dining room of the level 33 sky lounge. Custom fit for the main back wall, the piece is situated alongside floor to ceiling windows and its interaction with the abundance of natural light brings dramatic transformations throughout the day. This helps to achieve the overall goal of beautifying the space with a tranquil energy infused with a bit of glam. This piece was selected to be included in the 2020 CODAawards Top 100 Projects and ultimately the jury honored it with the Merit Award for Residential.