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Curved Aluminum Installations

Blaze by McChesney Architects Reveals a Gold Metal Structure

— November 15, 2013 — Art & Design
Located 400 kilometres north of London, England, Blaze by McChesney Architects is a roadside art installation that graces the A66 motorway. The 35 square meter sculpture is made out of 472 gilded aluminum staves that are arranged to form a curvilinear silhouette.

This architectural element adorns its surrounding green landscape and unveils gridded patterns that change according to a viewer's perspective. Catching the sun's rays, Blaze by McChesney Architects features a bright sculptural shape that is a futuristic addition to its surrounding countryside location.

The sculpture's creator is set to build replicas of Blaze that will be displayed at various locations along the A66 motorway as part of a project to revamp the road's changing architectural identity.
Trend Themes
1. Curved Aluminum Structures - The use of curved aluminum structures in art installations and architecture creates a futuristic aesthetic and offers opportunities for eco-friendly design and increased durability.
2. Gridded Patterns - The incorporation of gridded patterns in architectural design creates visually stimulating structures and offers opportunities for innovative layout designs in various industries, including urban planning and product development.
3. Roadside Art Installations - The creation of large-scale art installations beside highways and motorways offers opportunities to blend infrastructure and creative expression, enhancing the visual appeal of the transportation network and providing a unique wayfinding experience for travellers.
Industry Implications
1. Art Installation Industry - The use of new materials to create large-scale art installations that blend in with the natural landscape offers opportunities for the art installation industry to push the limits of creative expression and contribute to a futuristic aesthetic in public spaces.
2. Architecture Industry - The incorporation of curved aluminum structures in architectural design presents new opportunities for sustainable and visually appealing building designs in various industries, such as real estate development and construction.
3. Transportation Industry - The creation of roadside art installations that enhance the visual appeal of highways and motorways offers opportunities for the transportation industry to integrate creative expression into infrastructure planning and design, contributing to a more engaging and memorable travel experience for passengers and drivers alike.
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