Stevens Point Sculpture Park - Grounded Bench
Perspective bench looking southeast.
Grounded
Completion Date: 2014
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Materials: Treated lumber, dirt, native plants
Dimensions: 10’ x 8’ x 8’
Bench design, fabrication, and installation by Dan Yudchitz and Aaron Squadroni. Earthwork by city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Perspective of bench looking north.
Perspective of bench with sculpture park trail.
Design concept for Grounded bench.
Perspective of bench looking south.
Working with architect Daniel Yudchitz, the goal for this project was to create a sculptural bench that could become a framework for nature. This bench defines the land and anchors a person to the landscape. It creates a relationship in which the built environment is a framework for growth. Once the wooden structure was complete, soil was brought in to create a berm around the bench that was planted with wildflowers from the park.
Perspective of bench with earthwork prior to planting.