Project Overview

ACTEWAGL commisioned artist Robert Foster of Fink and Co., in collaboration with Frost*, to create a sculptural light installation for the foyer of its headquarters in Bunda Street, Canberra.
Light filled shapes named "Ossalites" are programmed to create dramatic and interactive sequences of light, colour and movement throughout the installation.

Project Commissioner

ActewAGL

Project Creator

Frost* Design

Team

Creative Director: Vince Frost
Lead designer: Robert Foster
Design Director: Bridget Atkinson
Designer: Sarah Estens
Design Manager: Bianca Mediati
ArtistL Robert Foster
Manufacturer: Robert Foster/Fink & Co.
Lighting: Coolon
Architecture/Interiors: Cox Humphries Moss Architects
Art Consultant: Pamille Berg

Project Brief

To create a sculptural installation for the foyer of its headquarters in Bunda Street, Canberra. The winning submission was selected from a shortlist of six renowned Australian artists, judged by a diverse panel of experts.

Project Innovation / Need

The work is titled “The Journey” and is made up of thirty-seven tusk-like forms that emerge literally through the polished concrete floor, transforming into sinuous light-filled shapes named “Ossolites”. The name references the concept of “oscillating” and the Latin word for bone “osso” combined with light. The Ossolites are programmed to create dramatic and interactive sequences of light, colour and movement throughout the installation. Lighting sequences were art directed by Frost/Foster with innovative LED lighting and software by Coolon. People are invited to interact with the forms, changing the colour or state of energy, making them feel connected to the space.

Design Challenge

The design intent of the collaboration was to create an integrated public artwork space, through our wholistic approach to the artwork, interior and relationship to the street. We continued the design language into the connected café, to address the foyer as a whole, and communicate this as a shared zone between public and commercial.

Sustainability

Ossolites are energy efficient, utilising innovative LED technology, with low light levels during the day gradating to more intense colours through the evening.

Graphic Design - Environmental

This award recognises the intersection of communication design and the built environment, and is concerned with the visual aspects of wayfinding, communication identity and brands, information design and shaping the idea of place. Consideration given to clarity of communication and the matching information style to audience.

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