The atrium of the Hilton Anatole hotel is impressively large, soaring more than 150 feet into the air. Owner Harlan Crow, a legendary real estate investor, needed to fill this vast space. What happened next was perhaps the most ambitious kinetic sculpture ever commissioned: the Nebula. Conceived and designed by artist Reuben Margolin, the sculpture…
By Matthew Bowden | Nov 14 Highlighting standout images from recent projects uploaded over the last month, we’re showcasing stunning photography on CODAworx that captures the beauty and scale of public art. Responder fuses architectural form, lighting, and symbolic meaning in a way that’s both elegant and functional. The biconical, open-structured form, combined with ripple-like lighting, evokes images of communication…
Fort Churchill State Historic Park Visitor Center Opens — Featuring Exhibits Fabricated by Gizmo Art Production, Inc. October 4, 2025 — Silver Springs, Nevada Gizmo Art Production, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of the new Visitor Center at Fort Churchill State Historic Park, where visitors can now experience an engaging and beautifully designed…
This installation was created for the entryway tunnel of the park. It features dimensional panels with intricate textures, patterns, and color-changing lights. Like all of Blessing’s works, “Petal Drop Flutter” aims to become an integral part of the community, sparking curiosity and encouraging participation, thereby fostering a connection between the community and public spaces. Situated…
SFGATE’s “Best of Bay Area 2024” awards recognized the contoured benches at Presidio Tunnel Tops Park as the winner in the “Best Bench” category. These benches are a significant feature of the Presidio Tunnel Tops park, a 14-acre national park site built on top of the Presidio Parkway Tunnels. They are crafted from reclaimed…
With decades of experience, Gizmo knew exactly what this sculpture needed to last beautifully in its outdoor location. “Hot-dip galvanizing was selected to protect the support core to ensure its low maintenance and longevity. HDG not only ensures Loqui’s durability, but also protects this vital investment, making it a lasting part of the Fairgrounds for…
“Loqui,” a unique sculpture by artist Blessing Hancock, stands as a testament to creativity and innovation. Celebrated in the art world, it graces the cover of Modern Steel Construction magazine, highlighting its significance. Crafted with precision by the talented Gizmo team in San Francisco, California, this remarkable piece embodies the spirit of artistic collaboration, culminating…
Come join the fun! Opening of India Basin Waterfront Park at 900 Innes Avenue on October 19th. The partners of the India Basin Waterfront Park project—including the Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Parks Alliance, A. Philip Randolph Institute, San Francisco Recreation and Parks, and the Bayview-Hunters Point community, along with the San Francisco Foundation—invite…
Gizmo is currently fabricating a Topographical Map for the new Environmental Education Center in South Mountain Park, in Phoenix, AZ. The Map itself will be carved out by our 5-axis DMS router and once in the educational center, it will sit beneath a projector and within a metal railing. This element within the center will…
Gizmo is partnering with Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) Together we will be creating a new permanent exhibit at the Sutter County Museum on the history of floods and making upgrades to exhibits on the key themes in local California history: Nisenan Native Americans and the Gold Rush.