Kansas City, MO

Merriam Plaza Public Library

Shadow Casting Bontanicals

Designed to animate the library’s exterior and reinforce the campus theme of a “collection of experiences,” FineOK’s steel sculptures rise along the facade as open, botanical forms. They were positioned to interact with sunlight by casting shadows that shift throughout the day. Fabricated in weathered steel, the pieces echo the native plantings and green roof of the library, keeping the art to feel grounded in the landscape while still integrated with the building’s clean, modern lines.

Client: Johnson County

City: Merriam, KS

Phase: Completed 2023

Materials: Corten steel, steel support structure, natural patina

Type: Civic

Scope: Concept, planning, design, fabrication, installation