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Guidance Document: Integrating Art into Public Spaces

A comprehensive guide from concept to execution

Zinnov has taken a pioneering initiative to formulate a guidance document for art in public spaces that would come in useful for organizations that wish to undertake projects in public spaces and don't know where to start. The document serves as a practical guide from concept to execution and maintenance of art in public spaces.

Post the launch of Zinnov's Public Spaces Initiative, a round-table discussion on the draft guidance document was organized in Zinnov's Bengaluru office on 21st August 2024. It comprised urban planners, designers, architects, artists, museums, organizations that were aggregators for public art projects, and corporate representatives with similar interests in incorporating art in public spaces. The enlightening discussion validated the format of the document and drew attention to some other aspects that could be included in the policy document. The group unanimously agreed on the crucial requirement for a guidance document to make art in public spaces a reality.


Vision & Purpose

This comprehensive guidance document aims to establish standards for high-quality, accessible public spaces while optimizing available resources. It sets out clear principles and guidelines for the design and management of public spaces, helping organizations engage local communities with their immediate environments. The document serves as a go-to resource for anyone interested in public art projects, providing practical steps for efficient execution and a framework for best practices. It helps establish valuable partnerships and other essential references for resource planning. By empowering communities with management-related skills and providing detailed implementation guidelines, this document bridges the gap between concept and successful execution of public art initiatives.

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Case Studies

The Greater Bangalore Municipal Body (BBMP) installed a demonstration at Anand Rao Circle in Bangalore. The project explored ways of reusing the unused spaces below and around flyovers to create positive urban spaces that contribute to communities and neighborhoods. This was also an opportunity to consider creative solutions to Bangalore's waste by constructing with recycled materials as much as possible.

The project converted the space into a public one that provided respite at a busy intersection. It used scrap from billboards to fabricate a series of metal frames and benches and reused discarded pavers and gravel to create seating areas. Existing signboards and fences were incorporated in the design. The concrete pillars were cleaned and painted in cheerful colors. Research on plants that need minimal watering and grow in the shade was undertaken along with the BBMP's Horticulture Department. The plan was for creepers to entwine the pillars to provide visual relief and counter pollution. The entire demonstration project was carried out in two-and-a-half weeks with the support of BBMP; Columbia University, New York; Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore. The space has been constructed and BBMP has declared that several other intersections in Bangalore will be similarly developed to have public spaces beneath highways.

Rangoli
Rangoli Metro Art Center
Cultural
Bharat Darshan Park