ABSTRACT
The front façade was composed of surplus windows purchased from a local custom window fabricator and recycled glass. Both the steel frame for the two glass doors and the façade were designed like a quilt whose outer dimensions and component parts were fixed. The challenge was to make a coherent looking design from disparate parts. The deep red color used both on the steel and a wood frame helps stitch the pieces together visually. Because the façade is facing southwest, it acts as a passive solar collector.
