Western Canal
Tempe Arizona 2009
Blue Wave is a net tunnel that provides safe passage along golf course fairways and the western canal. The playful cage structure is designed to feel light and airy for path users who will be semi-enclosed for more than 1000 linear feet through Ken McDonald Golf Course.
Western Lights: These desert light houses celebrate and mark the impressive Western Canal as it quietly traverses the city.
The pillars are illuminated at night by energy efficient LED fixtures, they are located at street crossings where they will be visible to motorists and pedestrians alike.
The light bases are cast relief sculptures that abstractly represent Arizona landscape and read:Water from the Salt River
Runs through the city
water & power
Day & night
Materials used: Steel, Nylon net fabric
Western Lights: Aluminum, Fiberglass, Led light, Poly carbonate tube
This project was developed in collaboration with EPG.
