Context Design collaborated with Arts for Lawrence to turn a dilapidated parking lot into an art experience. This campus stimulates all senses while expressing the history of the park’s surroundings. A military marching cadence intermixes with the melody of musical chords and laughter as children of all ages play on the Musical Swings. Engraved limestone benches march park visitors to the amphitheater that is home to outdoor concerts, children’s theater events, and celebrations of special occasions. A sloped lawn, which is bisected with crisscrossing walks, invites outdoor play and lawn seating and creates opportunities for outdoor programmed events. Artist rooms provide quiet space for creating and selling beautiful creations.
The impact of this project on Fort Ben and the Lawrence community has been significant, and the flexibility of the spaces provide endless opportunity for the continued creation of art.
Context Design Role: Master Planning, Lead Site Designer, Pedestrian Hardscapes, and Construction Documents.
Collaborators: Schneider Geomatics, Interactive Art: Daily Tous le Jour, Ignition Arts, ESL Spectrum, andContractor: Envoy
