Cascade — Ashley Main

The view from the second floor landing

the bolts showcasing the golden spiral pattern

An intriguing view created from the third floor hallway

Shown in contrast with the natural stone used throughout the building

the view entering the stairs from the bottom floor

The view from the entry into the building

A simplified Sketchup render of the piece interacting with the stair landings

ART INSTALLATION & LIGHTING DESIGN

Art Installation in the lobby of Creekside at the Hills, 2020

Austin, TX USA

Artwork Budget: $35,000 USD

In conjunction with Wimberley Glassworks and L.M.Holder

Inspired by a running stream, this flowing glass spiral cascades in harmony with the local natural stone in Creekside at the Hills. Based on a golden spiral, this piece ties into the more rigid forms of the building while working with the theme of the beauty of the hill country brought in.

The building’s primary use is medical offices, so the goal was to create a piece that encouraged wellness in all aspects. The owner wanted a piece that would encourage people to take the stairs and that would look intriguing from all three floors of the open atrium space. The depth of the spiral alines with the staircase as it makes its rotation reinforcing the mathematical component which intrinsically calms the eye. This was made using 88 pieces of hand-blown glass, utilizing specialty coated aircraft cable and stainless steel grippers.