Loved the article in this month’s WIRED magazine about Bill Zahner and his work designing and creating steel & metal facades for some pretty impressive buildings.  Check it out if you get a chance.

(Images, Top: Experience Music Project in Seattle; DeYoung Museum in San Fransisco.  Bottom: Cooper Union in NYC; Art Gallery of Alberta in Alberta, Canada)

While reading the article, I was reminded of the excellent use of space and creative facade work I saw last week while visiting NewHope Church in LA where my friend Charles Lee serves as Lead Pastor.  Here’s a photo of their space:

They did a great job of taking this small, plain, rectangular space and giving it a fresh, clean feel – which undoubtedly impacts the experience side for those gathering in the space.  Great job NewHope!

Let’s be inspired by the curves!

PS – Gotta watch this time-lapse construction video of Cooper Union.

PSS – Also worth a look – Zahner’s showcase site: Hands of The Artists

Tags: Bill Zahner, Charles Lee, LA, NewHope, WIRED
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