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Pershing Square Design Competition
Pershing Square Design Competition // 188
File
28 drawings : 103 x 81 cm, 18 x 27 cm
cm of textual records
File includes 28 drawings (25 design sketches, 3 final competition renderings, 24 marker on trace, 1 print, 1 marker on print, 2 ink on vellum) and a project file (competition brief, sketches, plan of existing square).
A competition entry, this project was also named Plaza de los Angeles, Jardines del Zodiaco. "Plaza of the Angels: The sundial at the centre is surrounded by twelve maze-like gardens symbolizing the signs of the zodiac. The theme of paving seeks to express cosmic forces and the elements. Angels hover over the citizens of Los Angeles as they enjoy the earthly pleasures." (source: text included in the competition drawings.)