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The Bluegrass art shelter slated for Newtown Pike was awarded $10,000 from LFUCG Corridors Committee (from a KY Office of Special Programs grant) in November. We are currently seeking an additional $7,000 to fully fund this project
The proposed "Bluegrass" Bus Stop will be located along the Newtown Pike Corridor. The blue steel pipes which frame the perimeter of the shelter are a sculptural interpretation of Kentucky Bluegrass, and doubly serve as the structural support for the metal roof. The steel pipes are cut, painted, and pre-welded to steel plates at both ends, forming four panels which are then delivered to the site and bolted into the concrete slab.
The signage on the interior of the shelter is meant to be a 2-d art piece which can be changed-out monthly or bi-monthly and may also serve as an information spot or calendar for cultural events in the area. The interior is illuminated by recessed LED fixtures attached to the top of the signage, while other LED lights mounted to the steel plates at the top of the perimeter tubes highlight the sculptural nature of the bus stop at night. All power for the shelter is provided by photovoltaic panels (2) mounted to the roof with a batter backup, and the signage piece located outside the shelter runs on a separate, self-sufficient system.
Design Team Members
Paul Ochenkoski, AlA, Principal
Andrew Kesler, AIA, Project Manager
Ben Simmons, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Project Associate
Joseph H. Tiu, Project Design Associate
Daniel Ware, Assoc. AIA, Project Associate