Category Archive: infrastructure retrofit

Stretching Our Wings at Ridge Road Bridge

We designed the upcoming Ridge Road Bridge, currently in construction, as a companion bridge to West Glebe Bridge, as detailed in this post. Just a mile apart, these bridges cross Four Mile Run,… Continue reading

Going with the Flow at West Glebe Bridge

West Glebe Bridge, spans Four Mile Run, joining Arlington and Alexandria, VA. This rehabilitation project gave us the opportunity to pattern the bridge railings, including both the concrete parapets and the metal grills… Continue reading

Contextual Research for San Jose

In June of 2018, the City of San Jose selected us to design an illuminated work of art at the Coleman and Bassett underpass, in the developing North San Pedro area. This development… Continue reading

“Schantz” is a glowing new gateway for Kettering, OH

Our “Schantz” project for Kettering, OH, now in final construction, adds a new gateway beacon to the northern entrance to the city. The patterned fence serves two purposes: as a unique piece of… Continue reading

Aurora “Bright Dawn” Process 1

Aurora “Bright Dawn” is inspired by its site, the neighborhood and the hues of the sunrise. In 2017, the Aurora Licton Urban Village Community (ALUV) wrote a Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) grant… Continue reading

Broadview Presentation: Green Streets for Communities

On September 15th, I presented examples of green infrastructure, rain harvesting and complete streets to the Broadview Community Council. The Community is facing a major sewer line and drainage project in their neighborhood,… Continue reading

Part III: Airway Final Work Winter 2014

Airway marks the gateway to the El Paso International Airport and Downtown. It is inspired by images of flight, native plants and its industrial/commercial site, which is rapidly becoming a destination for travelers.… Continue reading

Part II: Airway Construction Review Fall 2014

A few weeks ago I visited El Paso to review the progress on Airway, all elements. This is my first review, where all of the turbines and sculptures were installed. I decided to… Continue reading

Part I: Airway Turbine Sculpture Fabrication and Installation Site Review

In the spring of 2013, we started the redesign of the Airway Aesthetic Improvement Project, introducing light sculptures and functional turbines with armatures to promote a gateway aesthetic at I-10 and Airway. Airway… Continue reading

Light Up the Community

Our recent project, Meadowood Mall Complex, features programmable LED light towers. During the day, the sun highlights the patterned concrete surfaces suggesting the ancient life forms of the Great Basin. The insides of… Continue reading