ONE° 15 MARINA,
SINGAPORE
BRIEF:To develop the concept visuals for a sculptural icon by San francisco based design agency Square Peg Design into a practical engineering project. The finished work was to stand at the main entrance of One° Marina Club, the first marina in Asia capable of handling the world's super yachts.
SOLUTION: A large, contemporary armillary sphere sculpture conceived by Square Peg Design and developed by David Harber, with graceful
curves symbolizing the hull of a yacht heeling to the wind.
Since the height of this sundial would normally have made it unusable as a timepiece, the hour band was rendered in glass with the markings facing down, so that the shadow could be seen through the glass and read from ground level.
In close collaboration with Square Peg Design, the entire design fabrication, construction and delivery process was managed by David Harber Ltd in the UK.
Our input included computer-generated visuals and stress calculations to ensure the structure could withstand the effects of a tropical storm. We also shipped the finished structure to Singapore and installed it with the help of local labour in just two days.
“ Our collaboration with David was a pleasure. His knowledge and sense of detail made it a brilliant success.”
Scott Cuyler, Principal, Square Peg Design