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Together’s design contains a series of work throughout the day, a cascade of Alyssa Velazquez, who created a zine
stepped surfaces that wrap and frame light ripples and moves along the ground. that is being utilised as a post-evaluation
two existing old ash trees that sit within The installation’s transparency allows it tool of the work. The zine walks one
the site. The two trees anchor the work to blend with the natural environment, through the process of the work being
to the natural landscape, while also while providing a visual landmark implemented in Highland Park and the
serving as natural shade for the space within the landscape. The golden-yellow park’s history, while also leaving a space
during the summer. The installation’s colour was selected through community for the community to reflect on their
flowing form begins to carve out three feedback, due not only its relationship to thoughts. dw
communal gathering spaces within Pittsburgh, but also for its ability to evoke
the landscape that encourage group emotions of hope, happiness, and comfort Technical sheet
interaction; the undulating surfaces serve within the space. The surrounding spaces • Client: City of Pittsburgh
as a table, a bench, a stage, and more for were being used for vendors, barbecues, • Year: 2023
the community to make their own. Even parties, and more in isolated situations, • Location: Highland Park - 151 Lake
though the installation is fixed, it becomes so the work is designed to become an Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
transformative to its user, creating an ever- additive component to help interconnect • Project Size: 30’L x 19’W x 6’H
changing experience that keeps people these activities and bring people closer • Designer / Fabricator: The Urban
coming back to use the space in new together. The hope is that the installation Conga
ways. The design of the pattern cut into serves as a bridge for social connection • Photographer: Sean Carroll
the surfaces of the platform was generated and continues to further unify the
from images of water ripples to create a community of Pittsburgh. www.theurbanconga.com
feeling of movement within the work and The Urban Conga also worked with
space. As sunlight passes through the local Pittsburgh community storyteller

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