Turbulent

Turbulent is inspired by the swirling forms, and twisting, turning shapes that appear along the edges of water currents. Located within the proposed seating area north of the Promenade portion of the River Access, the integrated art installation adds a simple sculptural layer to the linear concrete benches planned for this area. The installation offers a unique and playful opportunity for pedestrians to pause, sit, lounge, have a face to face conversation with a friend or even experience a chance meeting with a stranger.

The installation consists of thin ribbons of vibrantly painted metal that will float above the flat upper concrete bench surfaces: rippling, curving and undulating dynamically along their length to create a secondary inhabitable layer for people that is distinctly different in character from the architectural forms of the rest of the Mechanized Access project. The ribbons will be painted a brilliant turquoise colour on their upper side and a softer hue on their base side that will increase the three dimensionality of the installation, and also help make this seating area a dynamic and visible focal point for travelers.