CITY CENTER DC
CLIENT: HINES/ARCHSTONE
PROJECT: CITY CENTER DC
Washington, DC
DESIGN: Foster + Partners, Shalom Baranes with AECOM
ROLE: Public Art Program Project Director
DATE: 2008-2014
SRFA worked closely with Hines and members of the CityCenterDC (CCDC) design team to implement a plan to create a dynamic visual arts program for what will be one of the nation’s most significant ground-up, mixed-use development projects upon its completion in early 2014. Located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, the development includes commercial and residential buildings, retail-oriented pedestrian streetscapes, a central plaza and a new park. The public art program will contribute a hallmark of design and programmatic innovation to the 10-acre site. By conducting extensive research of artists working globally, SRFA:
Established art program policies and art selection process to include RFPs and artist contracts;
Organized Curatorial Advisory Panel to reflect leaders of local cultural institutions and agencies;
Conducted meetings with governmental design and cultural agencies and regional arts organizations to introduce project and understand constituency needs;
Prepared comprehensive art program budget and timetable with milestones; and
Collaborated with client’s brand strategists to support marketing and sales effort.