Crystal Arcade Furnished

Artist and photographer Vanessa Tiegs of San Francisco recently acquired Mark Turpin’s Crystal Arcade for her private collection, and she has transformed this unique structure into a kaleidoscope of color. Original works of art featured within the arcade are by artist Kenneth S. MacIntire (1891-1979) and San Francisco artist Maureen Morales.

Note how beautifully Vanessa has blended colors and textures to create a lovely and welcoming setting in which to display her delightful collection of miniatures. The Crystal Arcade is displayed in a place of honor — a spacious bay window in her elegant town home, where the sunlight creates dramatic visual effects reflected from the barrel vaulted glass roof of the arcade. These effects change seasonally as the sun moves across the sky, a rather unexpected surprise when it first occurred during the early summer months.

Tour Crystal Arcade As Built

See Christmas in Crystal Arcade

Photography for Crystal Arcade Furnished:
Night shots by Vanessa Tiegs — Day shots by Tim Turpin.
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