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Design Review Board approves student sculpture by South Lakes STEAM team for Reston lake
Summary
The Reston Design Review Board approved a student-designed public sculpture by the South Lakes High School STEAM team for placement on the lake, voting 5-0 and asking the students to submit final color and spacing details to staff.
The Reston Design Review Board on March 18 approved a student-designed public sculpture by the South Lakes High School STEAM team for installation on the lake, voting 5-0.
Board members said the project’s prefabricated galvanized-steel frame and lightweight aluminum "discs" offered a durable, kinetic public-art element that would be easy to assemble and—if needed—relocate. The students described a structure built with a key-clamp pipe system, cross members to prevent racking, aircraft-tension tie-downs, and 3/16-inch Dyneema rope to hold hanging elements.
The STEAM students said they chose aluminum discs—lighter than stainless steel—for a community-decorated element. Students plan to work with children…
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