Natural Force
NEW EAST SAC HOME IS TRIBUTE TO ARTIST’S CREATIVITY
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n 1933, the United States Steel Corporation developed a very special steel. Some clever marketeer dubbed it corten, referring to its corrosion resistance and tensile strength. This steel alloy was unique in that it used oxidation to its advantage. As corten rusts, it develops a protective layer, removing the need for paint or expensive weathering treatments. Akin to terra-cotta and adobe, corten steel’s natural patina lends anything built with it an earthiness that is irresistible. The exterior of Gerald Walburg’s three-story new residence typifies the distinctive reddish-orange of “young” corten. It makes sense that he’d pick this distinctive siding—Walburg, a renowned artist, has been working with corten for longer than I’ve been alive. His 40-foot “Indo Arch” at 4th and K streets
ZS By Zack Sherzad Photography by Aniko Kiezel OPEN HOUSE
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