http://wwwc-sgroup.com/grilles 800.631.7379 Butterfly Wonderland is the largest butterfly atrium in America. The interior houses a lush rainforest environment and thousands of colorful butterflies flying freely. This and the fact that Butterfly Wonderland is within the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community were both considerations when designing the exterior. It needed to reflect the beauty of the exhibit and the culture of the area. The original plan included a 4,000 square foot mesh screen on two elevations of the main façade. Mock-ups were developed and promptly rejected by the owner and the Indian Architectural Committee for its lack of grandeur. The façade wall was to provide a balance of depth, shadows and pattern as well as match the rust color chosen for the project. F

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