Our Role
Design and fabrication were done by Feature Walters, with installation conducted by Metropolitan Walters.
Facts & Figures
- Canopies stand at the entrance of one of Manhattan’s tallest residential buildings
- A 15-foot backspan extending into the building anchors the structures
- Each of the eight canopies were fabricated as a standalone object
Prespectives: Structural Engineers
Typically, a canopy of this size would require cables or rods to anchor the structures to the side of the building. Instead, we created a 15-foot backspan that extends into the building, which allows for an unsupported cantilever. These backspans are not hidden and instead are backlit and polished, providing a symmetry to the interior and exterior visual aesthetic.