Item 13 - Duncan Park_Final Design Backup.pdf — original pdf
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• Project: Duncan Park • Artist(s): Andre Fuqua • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Parks and Recreation • Project Budget: $48,000 • Council District: District 9 • Project Manager: Ryan Runcie AIPP PANEL MEETING AGENDA ITEM #5 DATE:8/4/2025 AIPP Corridor Construction - Duncan Park Mirror of the Earth, 2025 A low profile, metal sculpture that represents the power, presence, and importance of water in shaping Austin’s Downtown community Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Community Engagement In Person and Virtual Meetings Group Community Redesign Presentation Individual Charles Peveto, Community Member Date June 7 2025 Date May 19 2023 Ivey Kaiser, Executive Director, Shoal Creek Conservancy April 26 2023 Sierra DaSilva, Watershed Coordinator, Shoal Creek Conservancy Jon Rookstool, Retail Sales Manager, REI Ted Siff, President, OANA April 21 2023 Michael Portman, resident of Nokonah Building, Board Member, OANA Todd Moon, 9th Street Jumps, Long-time Volunteer & Advocacy Lead April 19 2023 Archival research at Austin History Center on Shoal Creek and flooding in Austin Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua A park with many perspectives T E E R T S H T 9 Duncan Park Site Visit 7/26/2023 2008, 9th Street BMX, Photo Archive Duncan Park Site Visit 8/30/2023 2008, 9th Street BMX, Photo Archive Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Inspiration - Water and Reflectivity Puddling water on landscape at Duncan Park, 2025 Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Looking North towards 10th Street NOTE: The work will be flat and elevated 4 - 5 in above the ground Reflective Stainless Steel puddle pieces Note: This is a detail for (1) distinct piece of the sculpture. The full art work will be composed of 5 distinct shapes to create the full sculpture 316L Stainless Steel waterjet cut 1 8 thick 316L SS #8 mirror polished face epoxy layer 1 4 in thick sheet threaded leveling rod U-channels welded to base plate of each piece leveling rods embedded in concrete to attach plates nuts and washers used to attach plates to leveling rods Leveling Mechanism Note: All pieces of leveling mechanism fabricated from 304 stainless steel 1 8 inch thick #8 mirror finish 316 stainless steel face plate 1 4 in thick 304 stainless steel base plate 4 in 2 in depth of rod 6 in depth of concrete U-channel welds 2 in nut and leveling washer nut and flat washer threaded rod Concrete and Gravel Installation - Total area = ~36 sq ft Detail leveling rod Corten steel edging 6 inch concrete placement of leveling rods in concrete (3-4 in depth) red dot = points of connection with leveling rods Corten steel edging Detail gravel 4 inch concrete placement of artwork within top layer of gravel (4 inch thickness) 10th Street sculpture in situ at Duncan Park Safety Mitigation + Constructability 316L Stainless Steel #8 Mirror Scratch resistance Slip coefficient Heat transfer Water resistance Highly durable and specifically designed for public use ● ● Marine-grade alloy with excellent hardness and abrasion resistance ● Minor micro-scratches over time that do not significantly diminish the visual ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● impact Design anticipates natural wear, and the reflectivity actually softens the appearance of small surface marks, allowing the work to remain visually strong even in a high traffic area OSHA static coefficient of friction for walking surfaces should be ~0.5 and the coefficient of friction of the mirrored stainless steel is 0.6 This artwork is NOT a walking surface, and is not positioned in a way that encourages stepping or climbing Corten steel border and elevation discourage foot traffic Artwork is not in the wayfinding path of the park High reflectivity significantly reduces surface temperature by reflecting rather than absorbing solar energy In similar public installations, mirrored stainless steel has been shown to remain safe to touch, even in direct summer sun Plates will be fabricated with a subtle slope and precise joins so that water naturally sheds rather than pools ● Welder the desire to place drainage slits within the top region of the corten border so that when it rains, there would not be any puddling on the work Trip ● ● ● Placement of work 4-5 inches above ground elevation is deliberate to minimize intrusion into pedestrian pathways Edges will be cleanly finished and easy to detect visually Low profile approved by PARD Lighting Location of work within the beam radius of a streetlight on 10th Street ● ● Mirror finish naturally responds to ambient light, ensuring the work will remain luminous without additional fixtures and would be perceptible at night Maintenance ● ● Maintenance plan: PARD hosing and dusting ● Cleaning primarily serves to maintain optimal clarity rather than structural integrity Basic tools: microfiber cloths and mild detergent, polishing compound if available Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Mirror in Public Art Anish Kapoor, Sky Mirror, 2006, polished stainless steel, Rockefeller Center Sarah Sze, Fallen Sky, 2021, polished stainless steel, Storm King Art Center Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua The Team FABRICATORS Hillside, NJ Grand Prairie, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX INSTALLERS Brianna McIntyre, Sculptor Tim Schmidt, Designer Jae Jang, Concrete Specialist Arclight Fabrication, Welding VOLUNTEERS Qaadir Anderson Marrell Jones 9th Street Jumps Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Budget Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua Installation of Work 8 in excavate 8 inch of existing ground 9 - 10 in wet soil and compact 1 - 2 inches fill with ~6 inches of 5% soil stabilized compacted earth to 4 inches below grade 6 in hammer in rebar around perimeter of work to attached to corten steel Weld corten steel edging onto rebar lay in plastic vapor barrier --- lay in wire mesh for reinforcement --- Concrete Pour in 6 inches of concrete 3 in above concrete Install 3 8 in diameter, 5 in length threaded rods for leveling mechanism Install plates gravel Fill with 4 inches of gravel Backfill gaps between edging and existing grade with soil Questions? Art Artist: André Fuqua | andrefuqua.com | @drefuqua