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Meeting Notes:  9.30.08

 

Aesthetics

  1. Greater integration of paving + organic qualities of the sculpture
  2. Brought back organic shapes of original proposal with 6 overlapping layers
  3. Created longer 2 stronger linear forms instead of multiple smaller ones that define important spatial areas of the plaza

 

Safety and Constructability

 

  1. Paving ‘chevron’ shapes removed- now curved
  2. simplified paving pattern and contraction joint pattern
  3. skateboard/ climbing issues:  Resolved with folded surface and perforations in the metal
  4. Tripping hazard along Franklin Street: moved sculpture to center of plaza to draw people into the plaza area.
  5. Less individualized sculptures allows for easier maintenance and installation.

 

Programming/ Spatial Issues

  1. Spatial use and movement diagram shows the way in which the sculpture and paving pattern frames and reinforces the areas of use along Church Street, the upper café plaza and the movement patterns through the sculpture
  2. Blockage of movement from two buildings:  Removed sculpture and created stronger linear forms for the sculptures away from the desire line between the two buildings

 

Overall Comments:

 

  1. We opened up pedestrian circulation greatly across the plaza, from the residential neighborhoods north of Rosemary to the campus – the NW to SE flow. 
  2. We removed the sculpture piece that was along the Franklin Street sidewalk, getting rid of a potential maintenance and circulation issue.
  3. Circulation has been opened up and sculptures have been placed to encourage larger gatherings as illustrated in the diagram. 

 

Paving

 

  1. Minimum witdth on paving pieces is now 8” – previously bands came down to a point, and they are more rectangular, less pointed now.  Previous widths on paving stripes varied greatly, from 6 inches to 1’6 inches. 
  2. The materially of the paving is being established to be a strong enough contrast with the body of the plaza paving so they feel a part of the sculpture, not an afterthought.

 

Fire Department

 

  1. We have 12’to the north and 17’clearance to the south of the planters for access into the courtyard. 
  2. Emergency switches for the lights and pumps will be provided at plaza level
  3. Fog will not be functional during freezing temperatures to avoid damage to nozzle and tubing system.
  4. Paving will have additives to ensure that areas are non-slip once final material pattern is confirmed.
  5. Looking into treatment for water circulation that would deter the formation of algae as part of filtration system.  Water is potable, and therefore does not harbor algae growth. 
  6. Mist not on constantly, so sculpture will be times so that surfaces have a chance to dry out between mistings.  The surfaces can also be power washed as needed to remove any grime. 

 

Public Works Department

 

  1. Drains are no loner located underneath sculptures.  All drains will be visible and fully cleanable by typical methods. 
  2. Sculpture will be constructed out of Stainless Steel, which can be relatively easily repaired in the case of vandalism, either through power washing, or sanding and re-finishing the surface of the art.  Steel is perhaps the most forgiving of sculptural mediums.
  3. We currently show misting happening in the planters, only for the comfort of pedestrians. 
  4. The folding surface of the sculpture removes any confusion that the sculpture could be used for seating, as well as serves as a natural deterrent for skateboarders and bike riders from grinding against the sculpture.

 

 

 


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