2.17 Bayside Plaza, "Aurora Fountain", 1984-1986
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- 1984-1986
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For her fifth fountain in San Francisco, Asawa returned to the origami form. The Aurora Fountain, located at 188 Embarcadero at Howard Street, features 120 triangles of polished stainless steel fit together in a 13 foot circle. Bayside Plaza was an Embarcadero South Investors development with Ed Tower as architect. Albert Lanier and Lanier/Sherrill/Morrison did some calculations and design work, and fabrication was done by Robert Yick and Latter Manufacturing Company (which usually constructed plant equipment). Landscape architect Mai Arbegast designed the 22 foot-diameter pool and contributed to the overall plaza design. Gaps in the fountain's progress were due to Ruth's bout with lupus and the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway. Opening ceremonies took place March 19, 1986, with Mayor Dianne Feinstein turning on the water and a coin toss benefiting Alvarado.
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- English .
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