Osmeña Avenue
How can a physical installation evoke the energy and movement of a city?
In 2012, CAZA was asked to propose a public art installation for Cebu’s Osmeña Avenue, a major thoroughfare in the city.
Location
Cebu, Philippines
Research Areas Parametric Design
Typology Civic Building
Size
Small
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizLaura del PinoMelissa BauldMarc Leverant
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The project was meant to act as a gateway, a landmark that visitors and residents alike would see as a grand welcoming into the city. Our design is inspired by the movement of cars and individuals. The work is made up of several stone-like monoliths that have the words ‘CEBU CITY’ engraved into the ‘material’ using anamorphic perspective. As you get closer to the city and into the old part of town, the repeated text turns into abstracted lines of vibrant colors.
The physical structure of the project allows people to visually experience this work from different angles. This changing landmark thus becomes a marker of both welcome and farewell for people entering and leaving the city.
Our approach is strategically driven and informed. Click here to learn about our process.
The installation leverages modular components and parametric design techniques to create its dynamic form and shifting visual experience, reflecting Cebu’s vibrant urban energy.
