Greenspoint Recreational Center, 2014
Cor-ten and stainless steel, stone, smalti, hand-formed ceramic, glass
Greenspoint Recreational Center, Houston, TX
Fabricated with Perdomo Family Studios and Blumenthal Sheet Metal
Commissioned by Greenspoint Redevelopment District
The Greenspoint Recreation Center contains two parks in one; the largest skatepark in North America and Dylan Park.
The skate park’s main gate features an armadillo; fabricated from cor-ten and stainless steel. The two materials contrast each other, defining individual elements of the gate. The cor-ten will reach a natural rust color while the stainless steel maintains a cooler tone and smoother surface.
Dylan Park is adjacent to the skate park and is dedicated to children with special needs. This park features three pieces; the entrance’s Butterfly Gate, a smalti mosaic sign portraying the Park’s namesake and a triptych mosaic mural set in an arbor wall. The mural was designed to be experienced by children of all abilities, with a focus on texture for the visually impaired. The style of the mosaic is more childlike with bright colors to engage and encourage play and curiosity.
