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The arbors depicted in
drawings below are based on the all-plastic arbor shown here to the right.
They are constructed from laminated solid polyethylene recycled plastic
made into arches and arched/coiled rafter-posts.
The radial lath canopy is constructed from
2x2's extending from the circular rim joist or arch to the center
connecting ring. These radial lath pieces are shown for just one or a few
segments but they apply to all segments.
These arbors are large,
ranging from 28 to 40 feet in diameter and between 13 and 16 ft in height.
They are beyond any use in residential settings.
So I'm directing my future
envelope-pushing development of designer arbors to monumental structures. These types
of arbors are distinctive and call attention to
themselves. Your city could be identified by such a designer structure as
Paris is identified by the Eiffel Tower. Your elected officials would be
free to dedicate such a structure to any monumental purpose other than to
themselves.
I will personally prefabricate
the arbor off-site and assemble and erect it on-site. I'm looking for people who are
willing to spearhead the construction of such a monumental arbor in their own
community. I will help that person or group get the
approval of the city council. I will personally make a presentation to the
Arts Committee and the City Council.
These arbors will be presented
free as they will be funded by artistic grant funding. The
population of the city must be sufficient to undertake and support such a
project. Mr. Deck will post a bond with the city guaranteeing the
satisfactory completion of the structure. This offer is extended to any
community in California until May 2010.
To contact me regarding a
monumental arbor, click here.
Please use the term "monumental arbor" in the subject line.
Ground-pad Design
Rococo border pattern is a solid-plastic
concrete inlay.
Aerial view of model
Ground view of model in a realistic setting
Aerial view of model
showing color pattern
among different elements
Realistic view of the interior using model
Model of concrete pad design
Simulated installation
Starburst Arbor #2
Stargaze Arbor
Below is a monumental structure appropriate
for a Christian Church setting. There are many possibilities with this
design from lighting to materials.
Just imagine what this would look like with 6
ground-level spotlights projecting white light upward from inside the
triangular hands in prayer. Then add two flood lights in front of each
hands in prayer. Who would not be impressed with such a striking symbolic
structure?
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