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Site Structures: Public Works Campus
PUBLIC REVIEW AND INPUT

The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display concept drawings for the exterior cladding on three small buildings on the City of Bend’s Public Works Campus. The three buildings are a Bike Shelter, Trash Enclosure and the Central Utility Plant Surround structure.

Each of the three local artists will present two distinct sets of fully integrated designs for the three structures that will be laser-cut on to Corten metal panels that will serve as the exterior screening. A local metal fabricator will cut the perforations and install the Corten panels. The three finalists for this design-based commission are Ben Hull, Brandan Loscar and Eli Hogan who all live in Bend, Oregon. The design renderings will be on display at the downtown Deschutes Public Library and the Larkspur Community Center from March 26-April 6.

In 2007, City of Bend adopted a 1% for Art Program for city-owned construction projects from which up to 1% can be dedicated to public art.

Community members of all ages are invited to review and provide input on the three local finalist’s works of art mutually selected by representatives from the City of Bend, Hennebery Eddy Architects, COCC, Bend-La Pine Schools and Art in Public Places. The public can provide input on a total of three concepts submitted by more than one artist. Since designs are needed for three site structures more than one artist may receive the commission.

Open the “Community Input” tab below. Submit your input plus any comments to our Selection Committee.

The three finalists are featured below providing two concepts each. Be sure to scroll down to see all six concepts.

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Title: GRADIENTS of GROWTH

CONCEPT #1

by Ben Hull

 

Inspired by Bend’s urban growth boundary, the design begins with a continuous tangent derived from the boundary, which is then offset outward multiple times. Each offset shape is perforated, with the hole sizes gradually decreasing as they extend outward, creating a dynamic graduation effect. This design merges urban mapping with artistic expression, reflecting the city’s evolving growth within a visually compelling framework.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the right.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #1  –  Gradients of Growth

by Ben Hull

 

Gradación de Crecimiento: Fusión de los límites de la ciudad con el arte

Está inspirado en el límite de crecimiento urbano de Bend, el diseño comienza con una continua curvatura de ese límite, que luego se desplaza varias veces hacia afuera. Cada forma está perforada, y el tamaño de los agujeros disminuye de forma gradual a medida que se extienden hacia afuera, y crea un efecto de degradado dinámico. Este diseño fusiona el mapeo urbano con la expresión artística, y así refleja el crecimiento evolutivo de la ciudad en un marco atractivo a la vista.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

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Soul of the High Desert

Title: SOUL of the HIGH DESERT

CONCEPT #1

by Eli Hogan

 

These designs aim to capture the essence of the high desert in a detailed and intricate way. Using swirling, dynamic backgrounds and highly detailed close-ups of our wildlife, these panels create a mysterious and beautiful lens into the high desert. On the Trash Enclosure is the endangered sage grouse. Drawn in intricate detail are its speckled feathers, native vegetation, and central Oregon’s mountains. Relics and natural findings line the Central Utility Plant —from arrowheads to shedded antlers— just as you would find while hiking in the Badlands. The dynamic backgrounds add an extra layer of depth — both visually and metaphorically — representing our winding rivers, sweeping winds, and shifting dust storms, as well as the mysterious ambiance of the high desert itself. Each animal on the Bike Enclosure is shown up close, allowing the viewer to appreciate its textures, detail, and distinct features.

My artistic process included drawing each individual design on paper, then transferring the sketches to a digital art app, where I turned them into digital drawings and added backgrounds. My goal is to showcase the desert’s depth and mystery by revealing a world far more alive than it might first appear.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the left.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #1  –  Soul of the High Desert

by Eli Hogan

 

EL ALMA DEL ALTO DESIERTO

Estos diseños buscan capturar la esencia del alto desierto de forma detallada e ingeniosa. Al usar fondos dinámicos, remolinos y acercamientos muy detallados de nuestra fauna, estos paneles crean una lente misteriosa y hermosa en el alto desierto. En el Trash Enclosure se encuentra el urogallo de las artemisas que está en peligro de extinción. Su plumaje moteado, la vegetación autóctona y las montañas del centro de Oregon están dibujados con todo lujo de detalles. Reliquias y hallazgos naturales recorren la Central Utility Plant, desde puntas de flecha hasta ornamentas desprendidas, tal y como se pueden encontrar en las Badlands. Los fondos dinámicos añaden una capa adicional de profundidad, tanto visual como metafórica, representando nuestros ríos serpenteantes, vientos arrebatadores y tormentas de polvo cambiantes, así como el ambiente misterioso del propio desierto. Cada animal del Bike Enclosure se muestra de cerca, lo que le permite al espectador apreciar sus texturas, detalles y rasgos distintivos.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

Title: BULLETIN VIGNETTES

CONCEPT #1

by Brendan Loscar

 

My curiosity about the history of Bend led me to the historical society, where I discovered a fascinating archive of past Bend Bulletin issues. As I flipped through the pages, I was drawn to how ads, cartoons, and stories were interwoven, creating a dynamic visual experience. This sparked the idea of designing walls that blend history, cityscapes, and natural landscapes with intimate, close-up vignettes of the elements that define Bend. I wanted to capture the intricate details of our surroundings against the vast backdrop of the environment we live in.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the right.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #1  –  Bulletin Vignettes

by Brendan Loscar

 

Boletín de Estampas

Mi curiosidad por la historia de Bend me llevó a la sociedad histórica, donde descubrí un fascinante archivo de números antiguos del Bend Bulletin. A medida que hojeaba las páginas, me atraía la forma en que los anuncios, los dibujos animados y las historias se entrelazaban, creando una experiencia visual dinámica. De ahí surgió la idea de diseñar paredes que mezclaran historia, paisajes urbanos y naturales con estampas íntimas y cercanas a los elementos que definen a Bend. Quería captar los complejos detalles de lo que nos rodea con el amplio telón de fondo del entorno en el que vivimos.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

Bulletin Vignettes
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Title: PATTERNS in PLACE

CONCEPT #2

by Ben Hull

 

Inspiration from this design is drawn from the rugged beauty of Central Oregon’s High Desert, the ever-shifting character of seasonal change, and the vertical repetition found in the surrounding campus architecture. The screen material, Corten, provides an earthy, weathered patina, which effectively echoes the resilience of the landscape. The panel(s) design captures an underlying rhythmic pulse that unites nature and structure. Patterns within the screen abstractly interpret the shifting textures of Bend’s four seasons. This creates a visual harmony that ties the built environment to the natural world, much like the unseen rhythms that connect us to our natural environments.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the left.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #2  –  Patterns in Place: A Design Rooted in Bend’s Natural Rhythms

by Ben Hull

 

Patrones en Espacio: Un diseño inspirado en los ritmos naturales de Bend

La inspiración de este diseño viene de la belleza escarpada del Alto Desierto del centro de Oregon, el constante dinamismo del cambio de estaciones y la repetición vertical que se encuentra en la arquitectura del campus que lo rodea. El material de la pantalla, acero corten, ofrece una capa terrosa y desgastada que refleja la resistencia del paisaje. El diseño de los paneles capta un pulso rítmico que une la naturaleza y la estructura. Los patrones de la pantalla interpretan de forma abstracta las texturas cambiantes de las cuatro estaciones de Bend. Esto crea una armonía visual que vincula el entorno construido con el mundo natural, de forma muy parecida a los ritmos invisibles que nos conectan con nuestro entorno natural.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

Title: ANIMALS and ARTIFACTS

CONCEPT #2

by Eli Hogan

 

I’ve tried to uncover what makes the high desert so alluring and reveal our desert’s hidden charm and the beauty of our Oregon landscape. Using light squares as backgrounds and full-body illustrations of native wildlife, these panels emphasize the animals and artifacts, and their importance, that often go unnoticed. The Central Utility Plant showcases all sorts of findings, just as if you were hiking in our far-off hills.

My artistic process included drawing each individual design on paper, then transferring the sketches to a digital art app, where I turned them into digital drawings and added backgrounds. My goal is to showcase the desert’s depth and mystery by revealing a world far more alive than it might first appear.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the right.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #2  –  Animals and Artifacts

by Eli Hogan

 

ANIMALES Y OBJETOS

He intentado descubrir qué es lo que hace que el desierto sea tan atractivo y revelar el encanto oculto de nuestro desierto y la belleza de nuestro paisaje de Oregon. Al usar cuadros claros como fondo, e ilustraciones de cuerpo entero de la fauna autóctona, estos paneles ponen de relieve los animales y objetos, y su importancia, que a menudo pasan desapercibidos. La Central Utility Plant muestra todo tipo de hallazgos, como si se tratara de una excursión por nuestras lejanas colinas. Mi proceso artístico consistió en dibujar cada uno de los diseños en papel y luego transferir los bocetos a una aplicación de arte digital, donde los convertí en dibujos digitales y les añadí fondos. Mi objetivo es mostrar la profundidad y el misterio del desierto revelando un mundo mucho más vivo de lo que podría parecer a primera vista.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

Animals and Artifacts
Artisanal Landlines

Title: ARTISANAL LANDLINES

CONCEPT #2

by Brendan Loscar

 

Bend’s diverse elevations have always captivated me. The natural topography tells a story of the region’s landscape, and I wanted to bring that into this design. This concept takes a more graphic approach, highlighting three distinct areas of Bend: Pilot Butte (trash enclosure) – Represented through a rocky pattern, referencing its rugged terrain and history as a landfill. Awbrey Butte (bike shelter) – Featuring a leaf-like motif, symbolizing its tree-lined slopes and recreational spaces. Deschutes River (Central Utility Surround enclosure) – Illustrated with fluid, wavy graphics, evoking the movement and life of the river. Each section incorporates these visual elements while also addressing functional needs like privacy and airflow, seamlessly merging form and function.

PLEASE NOTE:

The purpose of the Corten cladding on these site structures is to provide a visual separation as well as security for the areas they are protecting on the Public Works Campus. The Bike Shelter (8 panels) and the Trash Enclosure (4 panels) are shown on the left.

The Central Utility Plant Surround structure has thirty-two panels. Please click on the link below to see this larger design rendering. Each artist will display two sets of fully integrated designs for a cohesive look displayed over the varying sizes of the three structures.

Más información en Español

 

Concepto #2  –  Artisanal Landlines

by Brendan Loscar

 

Líneas Artesanales

Las diversas elevaciones de Bend siempre me han cautivado. La topografía natural cuenta una historia sobre el paisaje de la región, y yo quería incorporarla a este diseño. Este concepto adopta un enfoque más gráfico, destacando tres áreas distintas de Bend: Pilot Butte (Contendor de Basura) – Representado a través de un patrón rocoso, que hace referencia a su accidentado terreno y a su historia como vertedero. Awbrey Butte (Cubierta para Bicicletas) – Con un diseño en forma de hoja que simboliza sus laderas arboladas y sus espacios recreativos. Deschutes River (Recinto Perimetral de Servicios Públicos Centrales) – Ilustrado con gráficos fluidos y ondulados, que evocan el movimiento y la vida del río. Cada sección incorpora estos elementos visuales a la vez que satisface necesidades funcionales como la privacidad y el flujo de aire, fusionando a la perfección forma y función.

Community Input

If you’d like to see this entry chosen for the Site Structures of the new City of Bend Public Works Campus, please provide your Public Input here!

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