VERTICA is a towering, triangular stainless steel sculpture inspired by Brutalist architecture. Its sharp, geometric form creates an illusion of infinite height through three-point perspective. Mirrored surfaces reflect and distort the surrounding environment, blurring the line between observer and participant. A hidden entrance leads to an immersive interior, where a central ladder stretches upward, symbolizing relentless ambition. Small ascending windows enhance the sense of scale, while shifting LED lights pulse with changing colors, representing technological and societal transformation. VERTICA serves as both a beacon of progress and a cautionary monument to its consequences.
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Vertica By Clayton Blake

Photo by: Dan Adams

Year: 2025

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VERTICA is a towering, triangular stainless steel sculpture inspired by Brutalist architecture. Its sharp, geometric form creates an illusion of infinite height through three-point perspective. Mirrored surfaces reflect and distort the surrounding environment, blurring the line between observer and participant. A hidden entrance leads to an immersive interior, where a central ladder stretches upward, symbolizing relentless ambition. Small ascending windows enhance the sense of scale, while shifting LED lights pulse with changing colors, representing technological and societal transformation. VERTICA serves as both a beacon of progress and a cautionary monument to its consequences.

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