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Corona panel designed for NMaHC (Type A: 65% opacity), ca. 2013
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Corona panel designed for NMaHC (Type A: 65% opacity), ca. 2013
An openwork cast aluminum panel of the type used to fabricate the cladding that covers the exterior of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, located on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The panels bronze color is the final finish, and is the same as the color of the panels installed on the NMaHC building. Panels were constructed in differing levels of opacity or thickness, in order to regulate the amount of light that enters the building. Panels with varying levels of opacity are used on each side of the building. This panel is the Type A design, with an opacity or density of 65% (35% open). The panel sometimes is referred to as a " corona panel, " because these panels encapsulate the stacked upper levels of the buildings design, referred to as the " corona" levels by the architects. The stacked shape of the building itself was designed to relfect the stacked top portions of Yoruba carved wood columns by Olowe of Ise found on traditional buildings in Nigeria. This top portion is known as a " capital" in architectural vocabulary, and the architects also use the words " crown" and " corona" to refer to the design inspiration they gained from this top portion of Yoruba column. This panel was fabricated at the same time as the panels installed on the building
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This print showcases a remarkable corona panel designed for the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMaHC) in Washington, DC. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this openwork cast aluminum panel is an integral part of the cladding that envelops the museum's exterior. The rich bronze color adorning this panel represents its final finish, perfectly matching the hue of the panels installed on the NMaHC building. One striking feature of these panels lies in their varying levels of opacity or thickness, strategically employed to regulate natural light entering the museum. This specific Type A design boasts a 65% opacity (35% open), ensuring an ideal balance between illumination and privacy within. Referred to as "corona panels" they encapsulate and harmonize with the stacked upper levels of architectural brilliance known as "corona" by visionary architects. Inspired by Yoruba carved wood columns created by Olowe of Ise found on traditional Nigerian buildings, these stacked shapes pay homage to their cultural heritage. In architectural terminology, this top portion is referred to as a "capital" while words like "crown" and "corona" aptly describe its design inspiration. Fabricated concurrently with those installed on the NMaHC building itself, this particular corona panel was skillfully brought into existence by Peerless Pattern Works Morel Industries Dura Industries Northstar Contracting—a testament to their craftsmanship and dedication towards preserving history through artistry.
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