ball-nogues enlivens los angeles street intersection with corner glory

ball-nogues enlivens los angeles street intersection with corner glory
photo by scott mayoral
all images courtesy of ball-nogues studio

serving to enliven the intersection of la brea and santa monica avenue in west hollywood, california, ball-nogues studio have realized ‘corner glory’ on the primary edge of the recently completed ‘dylan’ apartment building. the permanent installation includes spiked and curving pieces of mirror-polished stainless steel which extend from and outline the glass curtain wall that wraps the building’s edge. the designers intended to create a project which  radiates an impact beyond its physical space, and thus arrived at a visually dynamic form in clear contrast to its host.

the mirrored lash-like forms accent the glazed corner of the apartment building
photo by scott mayoral

the playful structural intervention acts as a gateway for west hollywood. the mirrored surfaces change visually depending on the lighting conditions and viewing angle. rather than producing a direct and clear reflection, the lash-like form creates fuzzy images with an edge that dissolves into its background.

the piece was designed, fabricated, and installed by ball-nogues studio, whom collaborated with structural engineers buro happold. the installation is fully integrated with the building’s structure, a six-story apartment complex comprised of 184 units opening in the summer of 2014.

the building and installation are located at the intersection of la brea and santa monica avenue
photo by scott mayoral

the strips of material create a blurred reflection
photo by scott mayoral

the edges of the reflections dissolve into the view’s background
photo by scott mayoral

at night, the floor plates’ edges are illuminated, and are reflected in the installation
photos courtesy of ball-nogues studio

a rendered animation provides views of the proposal
video courtesy of benjamin ball