Boston – The Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) has announced that the 2011 Les Grube Memorial Design Award has been given to Beth Galson (designer) and Bartek Konieczny, installer, for their work on the Serpentine Fence Project in Boston, MA.
The project consists of a sculptural fence made of chain link fabricated in a serpentine sharp with sinuous curves. In this fence, the top and bottom rails are serpentine, and the pother posts are set purposely at angles to create a sense of rhythm and energy. The chain link fabric is stretched around the structure to create billowing curves.
To start the design process, several full-scale mock-ups of the fence were made to be certain the fabric would form smooth continuous curves. The fence was then constructed in six sections which were transported to the site and set in concrete. The fabric is in a custom purple color, and at night there are 14 special uplights along the length of the fence to create a dramatic effect.
The CLFMI Design Award is named for Les Grube, a Past President of the Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute and a fence industry pioneer. The winning architect and contractor each receive specially – designed plaques and cash awards of $1,000.00 for the project.
