Largescale streetscape revitalization and community engagement project featuring an interactive fountain, plaza, and mosaics at K Street and Park Road NW, extending into the community at Columbia Heights, Washington D.C.. Commissioned by the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

Resonance, 2009

Exterior porcelain tile, concrete pavers, jet nozzles, water, plant materials.
Central fountain: 30’ Diameter

Overhead view of the central Resonance Plaza. The mosaic fountain is surrounded by 5 smaller mosaics and concentric rings which radiate out into the surrounding streets. Each group of rings references a water droplet that has fallen from above. The textile images at the center of the plaza mosaics create a kaleidoscope representing the cultural composition of the Columbia Heights community.

Community use of the fountain and built-in plaza seating

Central mosaic detail

Central mosaic detail

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Children with their faces painted for a Halloween community event

Children with their faces painted for a Halloween community event

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The plaza is often used as a place to sit and wait for transit or take a lunch break

The plaza is often used as a place to sit and wait for transit or take a lunch break

A colorful event at Resonance

A colorful event at Resonance

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Columbia Heights Heritage Trail event

Columbia Heights Heritage Trail event

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Medallions created during artist-led community workshops

  • "Ladders" - C. Eichler

  • "Drums" - Farah Fosse

  • "Hearts of Oak" - McCracken

  • "Heart" - Farah Ahmed

  • "Make your Mark" - Josef Palermo

  • "Colors of Community" - Josef Palermo

  • "Butterflies" - Serenity Knight

  • "Goin' & Comin'" - Judy Byron

  • "Energy" - Sophie Krentzman

  • "Rooftops" - Susan Teitelman

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