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A rotating structure made of laths casts shadows that slowly change, calling to mind the shifting light of a day or a season and producing unexpected variations. Benches allow for relaxation and quiet watching.
Based on fifth-grade NGSS standards; appropriate for grades 4–6
Mounted mirrors sway with the tide in unpredictable ways, dispersing sunlight across the deck.
Pier 15
(Embarcadero at Green Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.528.4444
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