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5 <br />C. Project Understanding <br />In the RFP you’ve requested a work <br />whose themes could include Powered by <br />Nature, the Participatory Process, history <br />of transportation and a celebration of <br />Energy City––Slipstream metaphorically <br />represents all four. The striking sculpture <br />is powered by nature, honors Charles <br />Merritt Babcock’s contribution to our <br />state, and symbolizes the participatory <br />process of a community such as yours, a <br />community that works together to grow. <br /> <br />A celebration of the Energy City, <br />Slipstream can be creatively illuminated <br />using solar energy in an effort to create a <br />sense of vibrancy and also highlight your <br />leadership in the field. While we have <br />partners in the field of solar lighting, for <br />Slipstream we would hope to collaborate <br />with your community businesses to <br />showcase local innovation. <br /> <br />D. Project Approach <br />Slipstream will be fabricated in our St Paul studio using several classical techniques. The bronze will be hand-worked in repoussé to <br />replicate the waves and eddies of moving water, and then patinated. The stainless steel will be rolled by our partner Linders Specialty, a <br />Union shop, to create arcs that emulate the waveform. <br /> <br />Slipstream will be both safe and welcoming as it is ADA compliant. The bars are varied and spaced in such a way that will not invite <br />climbing. Bronze and stainless steel are graffiti resistant materials proven to withstand Minnesota weather. The glass fish are co-joined, <br />which doubles the strength and makes it suitable for this usage. <br />Timeline: <br />1) Research Elk River, its history and its people <br />2) Site visit (Took place June 1) <br />3) Created model and drawings based on the idea of community as diverse fish in a slipstream. Incorporated solar light collaboration, as <br />we were impressed with the innovations of the community in that area and felt we could learn from working with these civic leaders. <br />4) Once chosen for this commission, we will schedule a series of site visits to meet stakeholders and managers of project and talk <br />through expectations. September 2020 <br />5) Create community event and host it. This <br />generates publicity and allows the <br />engagement of the city in the process. <br />October 2020 <br />6) Build Project webpage with photos, <br />plans, etc. September 2020 <br />7) Begin build. Should take about 6 weeks <br />beginning in November <br />8) Install in Spring with Celebration. <br /> <br />E. Location, Installation and Future <br />Maintenance <br />The location is very suitable. On Page 6, <br />we’ve explored it. Maintenance is minimal. <br />Installation is discussed in Budget PDF. <br /> <br />F. See prior work in Milligan Sample <br />PDF. <br /> <br />G. Total Project Cost <br />We are always on-time and on-budget and we <br />will work with you. See PDF for budget <br />estimates. <br /> People of the Sea, Ireland. <br />Kiln-formed glass and sheet bronze provide a calm “frame” for the city.