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The three elements of the project express the key Trio development
aspirations stated in the client’s brief as: ‘Culture,
Commerce and Community.’ As noted in the architects’ concept
statement the redevelopment of this entire city block, in the heart
of the Playhouse District, with two on-site historical buildings,
presents a number of challenges, as well as opportunities. The
scale, orientation and massing of the three elements of the Three
Graces are designed to compliment the architectural concept of
the Trio building as they animate the top of the building facade.
The three kinetic sculptures are designed to provide an iconic
presence on the corner of Colorado Boulevard and El Molino Avenue,
visible from all the main medium distance approaches.
The three
kinetic sculptural elements are designed to freely move with
the wind, and are to be internally lit with a programmatic colour
change.
The lighting
of the
vertical fins will be developed into a corresponding lighting approach in the
surrounding floorscape, further accentuating the directional orientation and
sense of place.
Project Manager: Beatrix Barker Public Art Associates
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