The curtain wall project is inspired by Gerhard Richter’s Fuji, 1996. The goal is to translate the modern abstract painting into a curtain wall system that embodies the characteristics of the artwork, which in the project is the strong verticality and the corrosive nature of color. The composite fence system alternates the observable color from different angles. Combining color fences with fritting provides a finer resolution of the color gradient. As the metal members have the potential to weather, the facade itself also is a platform for natural color change from green to red rust. 

System consists of two insulating glass units four-sided structural silicone glazed onto unitized frames of thermally broken, custom-profile extruded aluminum for acoustic control. One layer of Ipachrome(non-low-e reflective coating) is coated on the #2 surface of the outer insulated glass unit. Supporting aluminum panels are inserted and connected to horizontal mullions. Colored glass fritting was applied on #1 surface of the outer insulated glass unit. Four prefabricated aluminum composite louver units are attached to the support panels through fasteners.