Field Work and Visual Research: Church Street Marketplace
- Manhole cover
The circular pattern of lines and polygons form a mandalic pattern contrasting with the linear geometric cobble path that surrounds it. Found on Church Street.
- Tree grates
Circular tree grates are found around Church Street. Intricate mandalic patterns of cut-out lines and circles combined with extruded geometries create a functional art piece.
- Railing bars
At Pascolo Ristorante, black metal bars curve and twist into floral patterns to form a railing around the patio, casting ornate shadows on the tables.
- Brick building
Rows of ochre bricks on this building at the corner of Church Street and College Street are staggered and stacked in tight symmetry.
- Frosted window film
Frosted window film on the door of a private building features a pattern that includes a mixture of subtle designs including lines, polygons, organic shapes.
- Rhombus Path
This section of Church Street is paved in a rhombus pattern where the blocks are placed at a 45 degree angle from the walking path.
- Stone Tree Skirt
Concentric circles of stones are layered to form a skirt around the tree, creating a rippling effect that complements the round trunk of the tree.
- Matrix display
A matrix display at the Downtown Transit Center with evenly spaced units forming a rectangular grid flickers lights on and off to spell out messages. 9. Holey trash can
- Trash can
The outer shell of this trash can at the Downtown Transit Center is perforated with holes of varying sizes creating an illusion of wavy stripes.
- Shingles
Overlapping asphalt shingles on the side roof of Pearl Street Pipe & Beverage in various shades of gray colors create a noisy yet orderly surface.
