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Café  Atrium  NE  Corner  Main  Entrance      

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CAFÉ ATRIUM SCULPTURE, INTERIOR ($20,000-32,000.00)  This  Café  location  is  east  of  the  main  entrance.  It  is  a  two-­‐story  atrium  that  is  visible  from  the  1st  and  2nd  floor,  the  sky  bridge  and  from  the  exterior  through  the  prominent  curved  2-­‐story  glass  wall.  There  is  a  staircase  with  landing  bordering  the  space.    We  are  looking  for  a  suspended  sculpture/  mobile  that  will  visually  activate  this  space  and  inspire  the  viewer  from  a  variety  of  approaches.  See  (é)  for  location  from  various  viewpoints.  For  theme  options,  see  KEYWORDS  below  or  Attachment  A:  Art  Themes    Artists  or  artist  teams  interested  in  submitting  preliminary  concepts  for  this  commission  should  have  experience  in  creating  large-­‐scale  kinetic  or  suspended  sculptures  and  are  recommended  to  visit  the  site  June  15th.  RSVP  required  by  June  12th.  

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CAFE  COMMISSION    

Recommended  and  Optional  Inspiration  Sources    1. NATURE  –  Bring  light,  colors,  patterns  and  textures  of  nature  inside.  (Suggested  

research:  Biophilia)    2. Allmann’s  poem  “WHAT  LIFE  THIS  IS”:  Expressing  an  element  or  idea  from  this  

poem  3. Cultural  Diversity:  Global  influence    KEYWORDS  FOR  DESIGN  CRITERIA  These  keywords  reflect  comments  from  the  Art  Committee  discussions  of  what  they  are  looking  for  in  this  work  of  art.  • Nature-­‐inspired:  Restorative;  Textural;  Organic    • Emotional  Response:  Peaceful,  calming,  not  busy;  Uplifting;  Welcoming;  A  place  

one  can  find  respite  from  stress;  Refreshing  palette;  Sense  of  joyfulness  or  playfulness  

• Aesthetic:  Original/  Creative/  Inventive;  Timeless;  Beautiful;  All  art  styles  and  media  considered  

• Spatial  Effects:  Sculptural;  Airy  yet  with  volume  or  substantial  forms;  Floating;  Follow  space  contours  and  volume  of  space  -­‐  Biomorphic  or  curved  forms;  Consider  various  viewpoints  (from  entry,  inside,  from  stairwell,  from  upstairs)    

• Other:  Memorable  visual  impact;  An  optional  point  of  reference  sensitive  to  the  multicultural  demographics  HCMC  serves.  

 IMPORTANT  DESIGN  CONSIDERATION:  This  Café  commission  will  be  visually  connected  to  the  4-­‐story  architectural  art  glass  (shown  left)  to  be  installed  at  the  western  side  of  the  building  on  the  1st  &  2nd  Floors.  The  Café  artist  will  need  to  be  mindful  to  visually  complement  this  architectural  work  so  when  seen  simultaneously  there  is  a  feeling  of  continuity  and  harmony,  yet  have  design  and  concept  autonomy  of  its  own.    **  For  questions  or  plan  requests,  email  questions  to  info@dhartdesign.com,                Note  on  Subject:  HCMC  Café    

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Preliminary  Concept  Proposal  needs  to  include:  

1. Application  materials  listed  in  Call  For  Artist,  Section  VIII.  Submittal  Instructions.  

2. A  written  description  of  the  work:  Concept  of  Design;  Approximate  size;  Construction  materials;  Approximate  

weight;  other  information  to  help  the  Art  Committee  understand  your  proposal.  

3. A  colored  rendering  or  3D  model.  If  you  choose  to  propose  the  design  concept  with  a  3D  model,  call  Vicki  Hovde  @  

952.473.1445  to  arrange  for  drop  off  instead  of  mailing.  

4. Images  or  samples  to  show  the  materials  proposed.  

5. A  Preliminary  Budget  Summary.  

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FLOOR  1  PLAN  Shaded  area  is  Cafe  

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