This was one of Laura's projects when she worked at LDN (Monique and I provided moral/design support and detailing help). Before it was constructed, we thought it would be big... but after being built, it feels a bit small for the space. The right-of-way is really wide here, so it really does relate more to the vehicular realm than the pedestrian. It feels good standing next to it, but seems small when driving. The proportion and balance are comfortable, and the design is abstracted well enough that it doesn't hit you over the head with a literal nautical theme. The sign's writing is maybe too small, or at least not visible enough (not enough contrast?). The translucent panels change a bit with different light, and add a bit of changing interest through that. I also like how the motif from the old Northern Lights landscape walls was reused in the circular base. What do you think?
~Peter
Location: West Northern Lights
Designer: Land Design North
This gateway also showed one of the dangers of being in a right-of-way... having trucks spin out of control and wreak havoc. The protecting wall doesn't work if a vehicle gets air and lands on top of it. It has since been repaired... twice I think.
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