Parasoleil - The Art of Shade
Parasoleil Press Releases
2006 – November — Announcing Parasoleil's 2006 News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Uriah Bueller
1901 Linden Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80304
303-589-4524
Uriah@UBMetalArts.com
Announcing Parasoleil's 2006 News
My background is as an artist, creating custom architectural installations for clients as well as my own series of artwork. Most of the material for these pieces have revolved around steel for it structural support and copper for its longevity and warm patinas. In doing this, I designed a new kind of architectural shade and privacy screening that has received some critical acclaim since the product’s unveiling in Feb. 2006. This is the reason for writing you. Thank you for your time and enjoy reading about this new advance in architectural building design.
Uriah Bueller, artist/owner
PARASOLEIL – What is it?
Since it’s a new artistic building material, it’s a bit hard to explain because it doesn’t altogether fit into any existing genre of art or functional material. They are 3x8 ft. panels of copper with patterns cut out them. Early applications had these panels used either for overhead shade mounted directly to a wood pergola frame structure or a privacy screen between spaces. Together with the unique shadows they produce, Parasoleil has interested architects, landscapers, and designers. So far, they have spread quickly throughout Colorado, Phoenix, and Los Angeles.
COPPER – Why copper?
Copper ages beautifully and will nearly outlast the structure onto which it is mounted. It is recyclable and will never rust or have to be maintained from sun damage. Being .021” thick, it is thin enough to be flexible and easily produced and installed to any application, but strong enough to withstand the Colorado snow and heavy winds.
AWARDS & NEWS – all in 2006
*Won Innovative Product Showcase at the 2006 CO Home & Garden Show
*Invited to participate in the 2006 Denver Parade of Homes – largest in the US
*Interviewed by 9NEWS about the copper shade panels innovation
*Asked to be featured in the 2007 Hutchinson, KS Art Association Artist Show
*Boulder Daily Camera feature business story on local artist and the copper shade panels
*Denver Post recognized panels “…functional as they are attractive.” – from the 2006 Home Decorating & Remodeling Show
*Currently in discussion with a company who invited us to feature the panels in a new energy-efficient showcase home in Evergreen, CO to support “green” building
*Feature story in CO Homes & Lifestyles Magazine (Statewide publication)
*Feature story in Garden Design Magazine (national publication)
UP & COMING – What’s next?
The website will be available soon. New applications including curved panels, indoor drop-ceilings, and multi-pitch commercial uses will be posted on the website as they are built. More news will come out later this year on Public Art installations and the Green Building Dream Home in Evergreen.
Please contact Uriah Bueller directly for more information on his training as an artist, manufacturing process, and the inspiration he finds for his patterns by leading school groups in adventure and service expeditions to remote places around the world.
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