If you build it…
Admirers and scholars of architecture alike from across the globe are once again turning their eyes towards Columbus.
Thirteen temporary architectural installations are currently going up for Exhibit Columbus’ exhibition, which opens Aug. 20.
Exhibit Columbus alternates between an exhibition one year and a symposium the next. It is an exploration of art, architecture, design and community that highlights the city’s global legacy in Modernist architecture, and promotes creativity and fresh ideas about that for the future.
This year’s theme is “New Middles: From Main Street to Megalopolis — What is the Future of the Middle City?”
On Aug. 19, a series of short films and animation works will be shown for free at 9:30 p.m. at the Sears/Cummins Inc. building. There will also be a gala, along with a slate of day-long activities, which will be held on Aug. 21.
We look forward to continuing to feature projects from the exhibit, which will undoubtedly be one to remember.
A great use of (maker)space
Bartholomew County has always been known for manufacturing, but that’s about to be taken to an even more public level.
The Columbus Board of Aviation Commissioners approved a lease agreement with Columbus Propeller, Inc. on July 20 for a makerspace that will be located on airport property in buildings 45 and 49, which were formerly occupied by Cummins.
The makerspace will be used as “a collaborative workspace for creating, learning, and innovating, equipped with high-tech to no-tech tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, soldering irons, woodworking tools, welding equipment, and even sewing machines,” according to the organization’s website. Propeller is currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Several subteams are currently working on different planning components, and a makerspace group has also created a board for the organization. Programming around making, innovation, technical skills training, as well as business start up development and acceleration are all also in the works.
This is an excellent use of the space, and we look forward to seeing where this project will go in the future.
Honoring local heroes
Veterans from Hope will be recognized in a new way during the Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day holidays moving forward.
Beginning next week, letters will be mailed out to Hope Utilities customers explaining the new Hometown Hero banner program.
The program allows customers to purchase a banner that includes a veteran’s name, years of service and an emblem depicting their branch of service. The banners will be placed on metal arms attached to 25 poles in the newly-renovated Hope Town Square; displayed twice a year around the two holidays.
Banners will remain in the town’s possession to ensure they are put up, taken down and stored safely to avoid damage. If taken care of properly, they should last 10 to 12 years.
This is an excellent idea by town leaders that residents will surely appreciate and enjoy.
