LASN is a photographically oriented, professional journal featuring topics of concern and state-of-the-art projects designed or influenced by registered Landscape Architects.
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Above The above and at-grade water features (Water Odyssey) have a slip-resistant surface (Sof Surface Inc.), plus intermittent water features to conserve water use. PHOTO CREDIT: HDG Top, Right The sound sculptures by sculptor James Brenner and acoustical designer Jake Worley-Head are made of stainless steel with a patina finish to increase their longevity through heavy use. Musicians of all ages and abilities can play solo or in concert, as the instruments are tuned to complement each other when played together. CREDIT: HDG Bottom, Right Colorful mosaic images created in collaboration with the Chicago Public Art Group are showcased on the columns that line the main walkway. Due to the tremendous community involvement and support for the Mount Greenwood playground, the ribbon cutting ceremony was well attended by the local residents, and featured a musical performance using the sound sculptures installed at the park by the artists that created them. CREDIT: CHICAGO PUBLIC ART GROUP 68 Landscape Architect and Specifier News and acoustical design collaborator Jake Worley-Hood worked through the Chicago Public Art Group to design instruments that stimulate visual, audible and tactile senses. Each piece is constructed of steel with patina-coated finishes, and is designed to withstand years of outdoor use. Additionally, every instrument has been tuned to have its own individual tone, which fills a distinctive musical position when the instruments are played in concert with each other. Additional recreational experiences have been incorporated throughout the hillsides of the mound, including a hill slide, climbing net, pipe climber and climbing mounds. Custom climbing structures with raised decks and ramps, slides, overhead elements, activity panels for all ages and abilities were installed over a playfully-patterned rubber surfacing system. The first of two swing sets, manufactured by GameTime and supplied by Recreation Concepts, sits to the east of the large play structure and provides belt and accessible swings. The second swing set occupies the west end of the site. A spray pool with above and at-grade features lets children interact with the water, which is designed to spray intermittently to control the amount of water