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Centennial Plaza Metal Flowers and Ocular Fence

A Vibrant Urban Park: Where Art Meets Function

A stunning outdoor art installation featuring illuminated flower sculptures and the back lit ocular fence at the Centennial Plaza by the Stanley Milner Edmonton Public Library. This project transforms the space into a vibrant, creative, and inspiring urban oasis.

Project

Centennial Plaza Flowers and Ocular Fence

Location

Centennial Plaza, south of Stanley A. Milner Public Library in Edmonton, Alberta

Google Maps: Centennial Plaza

Artistic Team

MBAC Architecture

Dedication

Dedicated to Tony Leong (1969 – 2024), an associate and a partner at MBAC

Project Highlights:

Custom-Designed Flowers: Six magnificent flower sculptures, each with three blooms per stem
Colorful Display: Seven different paint colors bring life to the installation
Nighttime Illumination: LED-lit streetlights create a magical atmosphere after dark
Decorative Panels: Unique ocular punched panels add intricate detail to the space and creates a fence

From Concept to Reality

Our team at IMARK took this project from initial renderings to full realization:

Design and Detailing: Our experts crafted the flower sculptures and decorative panels
Fabrication: In-house manufacturing of all custom components
Installation: Professional setup of the entire art installation of the flowers and Ocular fence

More Than Just Art

This installation serves multiple purposes:

Community Gathering Space: A vibrant outdoor area for library patrons and Edmontonians to relax
Urban Beautification: Enhancing the cityscape with eye-catching public art

Technical Innovations

Ocular Technology: The precise design punched into the metal panels that go around the Centennial Plaza
Lighting Integration: Seamless incorporation of LED lighting for nighttime display
Custom Metalwork: Meticulous fabrication of the metal flowers and Ocular panels

Experience the Charm

Visit the Stanley Milner Edmonton Public Library to see this breathtaking installation in person. Enjoy the colorful display by day and the enchanting illumination by night.