Lace Fence

designed by Demakersvan /

Location: The Netherlands / Type: Infrastructure / Built:
Published on July 12, 2009

Designer: Demakersvan / Rotterdam / Netherlands

material: metal fabric, coated steel wire.
photo: Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

: © Bas Helbers

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