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• Project: Terminal Expansion Phase (TEP) II A • Artist(s): Beili Liu • Phase: Final Design Review • Sponsoring Department: Aviation • Project Budget: $200,000 • Council District: District 2 • Project Manager: Alex Irrera DATE:02/24 /2025 ARTS COMMIS SION ME ETING AGE NDA ITEM TEP II A Recent Project Timeline: ➢ August 2023 – Mid-Design Review at AIPP Panel ➢ September 2023 – Final Design Package submitted ➢ April 2024 – Site change ➢ May 2024 – Budget increase from $155K to $200K ➢ September 2024 – Staff update to AIPP Panel ➢ December 2024 – Revised Final Design Package submitted ➢ January 2025 – Permitting/Fire Review and AUS Review of Revised Final Design ➢ February 2025 – AIPP Panel & Arts Commission Review of Revised Final Design Original Site: Exit of the elevated International Corridor and above the main escalator and staircase within the FIS/CBP area TEP II A New Site: High ceiling triangle nook and clerestory volume by Gate 15 (approximate area shown) Convergence / Austin AUS Terminal Expansion Phase II AIPP Project Final Design Presentation Beili Liu Studio Lure/Rise Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco Thread, needle, dimensions variable Narrative The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in our nation, reflecting the impressive growth and increasing allure of our beloved city of Austin as an eclectic culture, arts, and technology destination. Serving both Austin residents and travelers around the world, the AUS Terminal Expansion Phase II accommodates an additional four million passengers and supports the AUS Airport’s mission to be the “Gateway to the World for All.” Convergence / Austin is a site-responsive public art installation that reflects and responds to the purpose, growth, and excellence of the Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Visual Impact The ascending, fluid rhythm of the artwork invokes the intricate and interconnected balance among diverse individuals and the powerful force that emerges when we come together to form an ever-evolving and energetic community. Convergence / Austin encourages travelers to take a moment to slow down—to observe and contemplate, to connect and share. Rendering Full View Artwork overlaid on the Fire suppression plan Artwork overlaid on the Fire suppression plan (zoomed in) Artwork overlaid on the Mezzanine Floorplan 44'7" floor tobottom of beam50'2" floorto ceiling45'5" floor tobottom of beam18'5" floor tobottom of panel21'3" floor to bottomof window frame33'-6"40'30'18'-7"18'-6"18'-9"10"12"412"Ceiling Suspension Structure • • • Footprint of artwork: 16’x 12‘, updated to fit into the triangle area. 32 lines of 1/16” Stainless Steel cable are secured horizontally to the ceiling IBEAMS. A turnbuckle is installed on each cable to maintain tension. • Weight Estimate: Each horizontal cable holds between 3 to 16 vertical artwork strands. The maximum estimated weight held by one horizontal cable (center area) is 12 lb. Maximum total weight: 384lb. Cross Section • • • 1/16” horizontal Stainless steel cables. Spacing: 6” apart. Total: 32 lines, 62 I - beam clamps. 1/32” stainless steel cable vertical strands. Spacing: 6” to 10” apart. Total: up to 16 strands per horizontal line. Acrylic elements diameter: 2”-5”. Spacing: 6-10” 1/16” Stainless Steel Wire Rope, total 32 linesTurn BuckleI Beam Clamp1/32" Stainless Steel cableup to 16 vertical strands per horizontal lineCrimping bead under each disck 6”-10” verticle spacing(typical)6” horizontal spacing (typical)Crimping detail with1/8” cable stop on each sideApprox.20’ from ceiling10’21.5’, above bottom ledge of windowsSingle Strand Detail and Weight • • • Acrylic elements diameter: 2”-5”. Elements are secured using stainless-steel crimping beads from below. Each vertical strand holds 3 to 12 various-sized elements, which are spaced between 6”- 10” apart, weighing between 0.1 to 0.75lb. Total estimated number of vertical strands: 400. Total estimated number of elements: 3200. Note: The footprint of the artwork is reduced to fit into the airport- approved triangular area. BEILU LIU STUDIO-ABIA ARTWORK3600 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD., AUSTIN,TXPROJECT 30-1797SK1Design & Construction Consultants3801 S. Congress Suite 110 Austin, TX 78704PH: (512) 275-6060 TX FIRM # 12747DATE:NOV. 27, 2024STATEOFTEXASCHRISTOPHER A. HEWITT98422LICENSEDPROFESSIOALENGINEERNGate 15 Elevation Measurements Fall Protection Plan: • Scissor lifts must have properly installed, maintained, and height-compliant guardrails. Workers will check that the guardrails are in place before working. • Using a lanyard, workers will wear a full-body harness with a fall restraint anchored to the scissor lift. • Workers will check each other before ascending in the lift. • In Addition, workers will close the gate behind them as soon as they get in or out of the scissor lift, only stand on the work platform, and keep artwork and tools within easy reach. Drop Prevention Plan • Tools used in the scissor lift will be connected to the worker using a lanyard. All work at height will be within the perimeter of the guard rail. Ram board will be placed on the floor. • • • A 3’ safety perimeter will be maintained around the base of the lift using proper markers and safety cones. • Maintenance The work site will be kept in tidy condition for the duration of the installation and thoroughly cleaned up at the end of each working session. The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended. Fabrication Summary: • • • • • • • • • Artwork components will be fabricated using the laser cutting process in the artist’s studio. Artwork components will be hand-polished in the artist’s studio. Once the laser-cut acrylic elements are polished, individual strands will be assembled by hand, appropriately packaged, and stored in the artist’s studio. Cut 1/32” stainless steel cable to size as specified in design renderings. Take one cable strand and cut to make clean ends (make sure bent ends are cut off.) Thread disks onto cable—bead—disk—bead to the specified numbers for all disks. The artist studio manager will transport the artwork and installation supplies to the airport using an insured business vehicle. The artist studio will hire local and/or minority and women-owned businesses and assistants to support the fabrication. Local, studio-based production will minimize the potential carbon footprint of the project and provide employment opportunities for Austin-based fabricators and young artists. Maintenance The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended. Installation Summary: 1. Use blue paper tape to mark artwork contour on the ceiling based on design renderings. 2. Install I-beam clamps one I-beams located on both sides of the artwork site based on design renderings. 3. Measure and cut 1/16” stainless steel cable to size with at least 2’ slag length. 4. Pre-thread cable stops on each of the 1/16” stainless steel cable. 5. Install cable and turnbuckle between the I-beam clamps using cable sleeves. Tighten turnbuckles to minimize sagging. 6. Use blue tape to mark approximate vertical strands’ attachment points on horizontal cables based on the artist's design renderings. Position one cable stop on each side of the mark. 7. Suspend vertical strands of 1/32” stainless steel cable with pre-strung disks between the two cable stops. 8. The number of disks on strands varies between 3 to 12. Hang the 12-disk-strands in the tallest part of the installation, the 3-disk-strands on the edges, and fill the artwork area with the other strands with disc numbers in between. 9. Crimp the two cable stops on either side of each vertical strand and secure it to place. 10. Start from the center of the artwork composition, raise the topmost acrylic disc using small pliers, hold and push the crimping bead and disc upwards to the desired area, and crimp the bead to secure. Followed by raising and crimping the discs below. Repeat and expand the installation from the center outward. 11. Control the overall vertical view of the installation following the artist's elevation rendering. The edges are smooth and rounded, resembling a large cloud. Maintenance disc/bead. 12. Make sure discs don’t line up with each other. The arrangement should be as organic as possible. 13. When the entire composition is completed and approved by the artist, cut the bottom cable tail 1/2” below the lowest The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. 14. Bend the ½” tail of cable up at a sharp angle using pliers (this secures the entire strand in addition to the final bead.) Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended. Projected Schedule: January 2020 Finalist Interviews February 2020 Approval by AIPP Panel and Austin Arts Commission 2020-2022 (Pandemic and Staff Change Delays) April 2022 Finalize Design Contract Aug 2023 Mid-Design Review by AIPP Panel April 2024 Site Change to Gate 15 per ABIA request Jan/Feb 2024/25 Final Design Presentation Feb 25 Final Design Approval March-July Fabrication (contingent upon Final Design approval Maintenance date. Estimated production time 4-6 months) Aug 2025 Installation of Artwork The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. Estimated installation duration 3 days Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended. Maintenance The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended. Material, Sustainability, and Maintenance: • • • • • • • Convergence / Austin utilizes stable, long-lasting materials suitable for the busy public terminal space. Custom-designed semi-circular elements are made from red Cast Plexiglass, which has great impact strength yet is lightweight (10 times stronger than glass and half the weight.) Plexiglass is known for its transparent, vivid, luminous color. The suspension structure and hardware for the installation are stainless steel, which is stable, rust-free, and requires minimal maintenance. Artwork design makes use of a modest quantity of physical material relative to the scale and volume of the work. Stable, long-lasting materials require zero paints and solvents and minimize the need for routine maintenance. The artist recommends light dusting of the top of the artwork using compressed air every 2 years. Maintenance The material and structure of Convergence/Austin should require minimal maintenance. Cleaning of surface to remove dust and environmental particulates every 3-5 years is recommended.