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A Habitat of Flight (installation view)
Presidio Habitats

Surface Design Inc.

A Habitat of Flight

This work revealed the habitat of the Red-tailed Hawk as a dynamic system, succinctly expressed in the movement of the hawk through its diverse habitat consisting of forest, clearing, and edge. Rendered in sculptural form as a sinuous line of flat bar steel, A Habitat of Flight celebrated the complex structure of the Red-tailed Hawk’s mating, hunting, nesting, and flying behaviors, while providing the hawk with the perfect perch to survey the native meadow and its rich array of food.

  • Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
    Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines
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Surface Design Inc.
Surface Design Inc.Established 2006, San Francisco

Surface Design Inc. is a multidisciplinary design practice whose landscapes and urban planning projects affirm the strong relationship between people and the natural environment. Its residential and commercial commissions demonstrate a commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and site sensitivity.

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Top: Surface Design, Inc., A Habitat of Flight, 2010 (installation view); photo: Monique Deschaines

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