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Fire Node
Client: Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Project Objective
Shelterra Inc. collaborated with local Indigenous designers, elders, and the Assiniboine Park team to deliver the Fire Node installation, a meaningful architectural feature located within the Indigenous Peoples Garden at The Leaf in Winnipeg.
The objective of the project was to transform cultural artwork into a durable outdoor structure that would become a permanent visual landmark within the landscape while respectfully reflecting Indigenous heritage and storytelling traditions
Design & Materials
The Shelterra design team translated the original artistic concepts into precise digital fabrication files suitable for advanced metal cutting technologies.
The installation incorporates architectural aluminum framing and weathering steel (Corten) panels. Corten steel was selected for its distinctive rust-like patina and long-term durability in outdoor environments. The layered metal design creates depth, allowing light and shadow to interact with the artwork throughout the day
Production & Installation
All decorative panels were precision-cut using CNC laser cutting technology to achieve detailed patterns and clean edges. The components were fabricated off-site and then installed onto a prepared concrete retaining wall.
During installation, each panel was carefully aligned to preserve the continuity of the artwork across the entire structure. The result is a continuous sculptural surface that integrates seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
Cultural Context
The Fire Node installation is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
More than a structural element, the installation serves as a cultural landmark within the Indigenous Peoples Garden, creating a space for reflection, gathering, and connection to the land and its stories.