Ringerpark Richard Duca - Urban Culture Institute

STANLEYA.RINGERPARKARTTRUBUTEBOSTON,MA

~ConceptualDesignProposal~

Submittedto:ArtSelectionCommittee,StanleyA.RingerArtTributeSubmissionDate:April10,2017Submittedby:RichardDucaEmail:[email protected]

Address:100LarchRow,WenhamMA01984PH:978.468.6023

RICHARDDUCA~STATEMENTofINTENT~page1

INTERPRETATIONofthePROJECTTheopportunitytodevelopsite-specificartworksfortheStanleyA.RingerParkisbothuniqueandinspiring.Multipledesignfeatureshavebeenselectedforenhancementinthisiconicpark–signage,lighting,seatingandacontemplativearea.Theactive,multi-useparkisanurbanoasiswherelargenumbersofpeoplegather.Thegreenspaceincludesawiderangeofnaturalelements:openmeadows,urbanwildsandrockyoutcrops.Thecallforartrepresentsforwardthinkingurbanplanning–therevitalizationofthePark.Thiseffortrepresentsaninvestmentintheoverallcommunityandsincerecommitmenttoitsbetterment.Thedesignelementsmusthaveameaningfulandauthenticconnectiontoresidentsandvisitorsalikeandbecomeanintegralpartofthediverselocalcultureandcommunity.Itwillcreateameaningfulsenseofplace–avisualidentity-wherepersonalexperiencequicklybecomesamemory.TheenhancementandbettermentoftheParkwillwelcomeandembraceresidentsandvisitorsalike-creatingadialoguebetweentheParkandthecommunity.IncreasedaccesstotheParkwillcultivatecommunityinvolvement,prideandsupport.Itwillserveseveralgenerationsofcitizensandenrichcountlesslives.ThemotivatinggoalfortheproposedartworkisthecelebrationofthelivesanddedicationoftheHonorees.Theseexemplaryleadersrepresenttwoentirelydifferentcenturies.ThePark’snamesakeisthewarhero,StanleyA.Ringer.Helivedintheearly20thcentury.Theotherhonorees,WilliamMargolin(aka“Snoopy”),BrianHonan(aka“Chuckles”)&DawnnJaffier(the“BigFun”)representthe21stcentury.Theartworkshouldincorporatethehistoryandculturalheritageofbothofthesegroupswithavibrancyofdesignthatistraditionalyetmodern.THEMESTheprimarythemeformyproposeddesignsistheoaktreeandleaves.ItisthenationaltreeoftheUnitedStatesandalogoforBoston’sDepartmentofParksandRecreation.Thepropertiesoftheoakrepresentgreatstrengthanddiversity,growingfromasmallacornavasttree.Themanybranchesreachskywardwitheverypassingyear.Thefallingleavesrepresentthepassageoftime.Mydesigndevelopmentwasbasedonaninterpretationofthesenaturalshapes.DESIGNAPPROACH&COMMUNITYDECISIONMAKINGThedesignelementsthatIhaveproposedareaframeworkforcommunityinput.Thecommunitywoulddeterminethefinaldesigns.Thisincludes:colors,locationandplacement,wordingonthesigns,andwordingonthecommemorativeplaque.DESIGNELEMENTSSHOWNINPRELIMARYIMAGESThefollowingphotosshowmyapproachtotheartworkproposedfortheStanleyA.RingerPark.

STANLEYA.RINGERPARKARTTRIBUTE:“ConceptualDesignProposal”RichardDucaPH:978-468-6023Email:[email protected],201


HILLTOPSCULPTURE&PLAZAInCelebrationofthelivesof:

WilliamMargolinBrianHonanDawnnJaffier

Designfeatures:1)SculpturalColumns2)SculpturalBenchSeating3)CommemorativePlaque:engravedwithnamesofHonorees&poemTheme:growth,renewal,hopeDesignApproach:sturdyoakbranchesreachskywardwitheverypassingyear

ALLSTONSTREETENTRYGATEInCelebrationofthelifeof:

StanleyA.RingerDesignfeatures:1)Signage2)SculpturalColumns/Pillars3)GlobeLighting4)BandLightingacrossLettering

Theme:visualsenseofidentity&upwardsweepingshapes

DesignApproach:blendoftheold&new.Traditionaldesignelementsaresculptedandreinterpreted



GORDONSTREETENTRYGATEInCelebrationofthelifeof:

StanleyA.RingerOPTION#1:SameasAllstonStreetEntryGateNote:TwoBollardsatentryinsteadofoneasattheAllstonStreetGate

GORDONSTREETENTRYGATEInCelebrationofthelifeof:

StanleyA.RingerOption#2Designfeatures:1)Signage2)SculpturalColumns/Pillars3)GlobeLighting4)BandLightingacrossLettering

Theme:visualidentity&thegatewaywelcomesvisitorstothePark

DesignApproach:blendoftheold&new.Traditionaldesignelementsaresculptedandreinterpreted


RICHARDDUCA~RESUME~

Note:forover40years,Ihavebeenadesignerandsculptorofsite-specificprojectsandhaveanextensivebackgroundinprojectmanagementanddesign/buildservices.SelectedPUBLICART&COMMISSIONS2016-2017ongoing(RFP)

Competition:PublicArt-Semi-FinalistStanleyA.RingerPublicArtTribute,BostonMAEntrancegateways,signage,plazawithseating&sculptureBudget:$250,000

2015

Competition:PublicArt-FinalistBostonPublicLibrary,BrightonBranchThreeinteractivesculptures,seating,walkway&sidewalkMaterial:Castaluminum,granite,brushedconcrete.Budget:$95,000

2014

Commission:ResidentialPocketGarden,BostonMACollaborationwithStudio2112LandscapeArchitectureDesign:entrancegateway&door,fencing&greenhousecrestingMaterial:castironBudget:artistdesign%ofoverallbudgetupwardsof$500,000

2014

Commission:ArchitecturalDesignTheGarageatPostOfficeSquare,BostonMARenovationofOffice,Lobby,&PayStationBudget:artistdesign%overallbudgetupwardsof$600,000

2013

Commission:ResidentialGarden,CambridgeMACollaborationwithJulieMoirMesservyLandscapeDesignDesign/build:waterfeatures,plantingbeds,walls&staircaseMaterial:CortensteelBudget:artistdesign%overallbudgetupwardsof$300,000

2013

Commission:CorporateArtNormanB.LeventhalPark,BostonMABicycleRacks:twopairsMaterial:castiron.Budget:$20,000

2006

Competition:PublicArt-FinalistBostonPublicLibrary,HonanAllstonBranch-frontplazaBicycleRacks&TreeGuards:2pairsbikes;3treeguardsMaterial:castiron.Budget:$45,000

2001

Commission:CorporateArtNormanB.LeventhalPark,BostonMAOrnamentalfencingforplatingbeds-parkentrywaysx4Material:castiron.Budget:$100,000


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Selected PUBLIC ART & COMMISSIONS ~ continued ~

1997

Commission: Corporate Art The Garage at Post Office Square, Boston MA – lobby feature Commemorative plaques Material: cast bronze. Budget: $35,000

1996

Commission: Corporate Art Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge MA Collaboration with Julie Messervy Landscape Design & Roger Paine ASLA Plaza & walkways around landmark sculpture, seat walls & planting beds Material: granite, irregular bluestone. Budget: $600,000

1995

Competition: Corporate Art – Finalist New England Telephone Corporate Headquarters, Framingham MA Freestanding sculpture & pedestal: lobby Material: bronze, stainless steel, gold plate. Budget: $20,000

1992

Competition: Corporate Art – Finalist The Park at Post Office Square, Boston MA – varied design features Extensive perimeter fencing, grates & engraved bollard details Materials: cast iron; bronze; granite. Budget: $500,000

1990

Commission: Children’s Hospital, Boston MA “The Blanche Berenberg Commemorative Garden” – interior courtyard

Freestanding sculpture & plinth Material: cast bronze; granite. Budget: $25,000

1986

Commission: Corporate Art Connelly Brothers Corporate Offices, Danvers MA – main entrance Monumental freestanding garden sculpture Material: cast bronze. Budget: $75,000

1981

Competition: Corporate Art – Finalist Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge MA – hilltop garden Monumental freestanding sculpture Material: cast ductile iron, granite base. Budget: $125,00

Design/Build & Architectural Services

1978 - present

Project for architects, designers, major artists landscapers, contractors

Construction Management

2013 – 2014 2012 - 2013

1992 - 1998

Norman B. Levental Park: repaving including compilation of Bid Package Commission: Residential Garden, Cambridge MA Collaboration with Julie Moir Messervy Landscape Design Fabrication of extensive Corten steel structures Design Technique: owners’ representative


RICHARDDUCA~SCHEDULE~

ENTRANCETRIBUTEScelebratingSTANLEYA.RINGERatAllston&GordonStreetEntryGates

HILLTOPTRIBUTEcelebratingWilliamMargolin,BrianHonan&DawnnJaffier

Location TimeframeA)ALLSTONSTREET&GORDONSTREET

Entryways:includesengineering,sitedrawings,patterns,designwork,castings,refinishing,machining,painting,shipping&cradles

SiteWork:electrical,installation,finaltouch-up

52–54weeks

B)HILLTOPSCULPTURE&PLAZA

Plaza:includesengineering,sitedrawings,patterns,designwork,castings,refinishing,machining,painting,shipping&cradles

SiteWork&Installation:Plaza,Sculptures&Benches;finaltouch-up

74weeks

NOTESContingencies

• startofproductionuponfinalapprovals• installationdependentonholidays&seasons


RICHARDDUCA~CONTEXTMAPS~


RICHARDDUCA~SITEPLANS~

HILLTOPTRIBUTE–PLAZA

Sculpture,Benches,Commemorativeplaque


RICHARDDUCA~SITEPLANS~page2

STANLEYA.RINGERTRIBUTE

AllstonStreetEntryGate:SinglePillar

GordonStreetEntryGate:SinglePillar


RICHARDDUCA~SITEPLANS~page3

STANLEYA.RINGERTRIBUTE

GordonStreetEntry:

GatewaywithtwoPillars


RICHARDDUCA~SCHEMATICSKETCHES~page1

AllstonStreetEntryGate:SinglePillar

GordonStreetEntryGate:SinglePillar

GordonStreetEntryGate:GatewaywithTwoPillars

STANLEYA.RINGERPARKARTTRIBUTE:“ConceptualDesignProposalRichardDucaPH:978-468-6023Email:[email protected],2017


HilltopTribute:Sculpture,BenchSeating,CommemorativePlaque

PlazaLayout

PlazaDetail

CommemorativePlaque:EngravedWording



LeafBench:SeatLayout

LeafBench:Elevation

UnfurlingLeaves:FrontView

UnfurlingLeaves:BackView

ClaspedHands:FrontView

ClaspedHands:BackView


RICHARDDUCA~MAQUETTESinSITE~

ALLSTONSTREETENTRYGATE

SinglePillar–Position#1

GORDONSTREETENTRYGATEPosition#2(closertostonewall)


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GORDONSTREETENTRYGATE:Option#1–Position

• SinglePillar–RightofEntry

GORDONSTREETENTRYGATE:Option#2–Position• SinglePillar–LeftofEntry


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GORDONSTREETENTRYGATE:Option#3• GATEWAY

HILLTOPSCULPTURE&PLAZA


RICHARDDUCA~HIERACHYofELEMENTS~page1

FEATURE#1:ALLSTONSTREETENTRYGATE



FEATURE#2:OPTIONA)GORDONSTREETENTRYGATE



FEATURE#3:OPTIONA)GORDONSTREET“GATEWAYTRIBUTE”



FEATURE#4:HILLTOPTRIBUTEPLAZA---Sculpture

PLAZA

“UNFURLINGLEAVES”-FrontViewBackView

“CLASPEDHANDS”–FrontView

BackView



FEATURE#4:HILLTOPTRIBUTEPLAZA---BenchSeating

“FALLINGLEAVES”–TopView

EyeLevel

BackView

STANLEYA.RINGERPARKARTTRIBUTE:“ConceptualDesignProposal”

RichardDucaPH:978-468-6023Email:[email protected],2017


FEATURE#4:HILLTOPTRIBUTEPLAZA---BenchSeating

“CommemorativePlaque”

“Close-upwithLeaves”

“DetailofEngravedPlaque”

STANLEYA.RINGERPARKARTTRIBUTE:“ConceptualDesignProposal”

RichardDucaPH:978-468-6023Email:[email protected],2017

RICHARDDUCA~MATERIALS~

ENTRANCETRIBUTEcelebratingSTANLEYA.RINGERatAllstonandGordonStreetEntryGates


Feature Description MaterialsA)ALLSTONSTREET&

Pillars&Signage

CastAluminumAlloy356

GORDONSTREET

CoatingSystemsInstallationHardwareFootingsLighting-GlobeSignage:downlightsElectricalComponents

Topcoat:ColorTBDSherwinWilliamsindustrialpaint“646MacroEpoxy”Primer:“218AcrolonEpoxy”BelowGrade:TnemecCoalTarStainlessSteelPouredConcretewithrebarcagesWhiteAcrylicLEDTapeTBD

B)HILLTOP:SCULPTURE&PLAZA

Sculpture&BenchesCoatingSystemInstallationHardwareFootingsPlazaCommemorativePlaque

CastAluminumAlloy356Topcoat:ColorTBDSherwinWilliamsindustrialpaint“646MacroEpoxy”Primer:“218AcrolonEpoxy”BelowGrade:TnemecCoalTarStainlessSteelPouredConcretewithrebarcagePackedgravelbasePoured&BrushedConcreteGranitewithengravedletteringThermalFinishGraniteType:TBD

Notes:Materials:durable&permanent.Theyareappropriateforthesite,includingscale&safety,andaddressthevariableweatherconditionsofNewEngland.Communityinvolvement:determineFinalDesign–Color,Signage,Wording.Fabrication&Contractors-allfromgreaterBostonarea.


RICHARDDUCA~BUDGET~



Location

A)ALLSTONSTREET&GORDONSTREET

SinglePillarwith3UnfurlingLeavesatTop

RelatedCosts

Castings,machining,refinishing,painting,materialsCastingpatternsShipping,cradles,Sitetouch-upInstallation:footingsetc.ElectricalcomponentsEngineering,ConservatorInsurance

TOTALperEntry:

ContingencyFeeforFabrication&Installation@10%:ArtistFeeofTotalBudget@10%:

AdjustedTOTAL:

45,62013,2256,52010,0004,0001,5001,00081,565

8,15710,00099,722

B)Option#2:

GATEWAY@GORDONSTREETwithSINGLEPILLAR@ALLSTONSTREET

TOTALforboth:

ContingencyFeeforFabrication&Installation@10%:ArtistFeeofTotalBudget@10%:

AdjustedTOTAL:

54,937

47,395102,333

10,23310,000

122,566


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C)HILLTOP:SCULPTURE&PLAZA

Castings,machining,refinishing,painting,materialsCastingPatternsShipping,cradles,Sitetouch-upInstallation:footingsetc.CommemorativePlaque-graniteEngineering,ConservatorInsurance

TOTAL:

ContingencyFeeforFabrication&[email protected]%:ArtistFeeofTotalBudget@10%:

AdjustedTOTAL:Option:TwoadditionalBenchesforPerformanceCenterPlazafromexistingpatterns(installed)

AdjustedTOTAL:

66,77610,0004,62018,05012,0002,5002,000

115,946

4,17415,000135,120

14,880150,000

NOTES:

Preliminarypricingsubjecttodesignchanges,schedules&approvalsbyothers


RICHARDDUCA~MAINTENANCE~

ENTRANCETRIBUTEcelebratingSTANLEYA.RINGERatAllstonandGordonStreetEntryGates


Materialsaredurable,longlasting,low-maintenance,vandalresistantandsafe.Aluminumcastings&theengravedgranitecommemorativeplaquearepermanent,lasting75+years.

A)ENTRYGATES:Allston&GordonStreets

B)HILLTOP:Sculpture&Plaza

AllFeatures

• PermanentmaterialsCastinaluminum• Nomaintenancerequired

Coating:industrialpaintsystem–twoparturethane

• Maintenance:periodicre-applicationoftopcoatAdditional

EntryGates-GlobeLuminaires• Acrylic• Standard

HilltopTribute-EngravedGranite• PeriodicapplicationofStoneStain(Lithichrome)


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