TRINITY LOOP Permanent public Art.

TRINITY LOOP is an engaging public artwork commissioned for Scoil Phádraig in Portarlington, Co. Laois.

Drawing inspiration from the symbolic significance of the Celtic Trinity Knot, this intricate yet minimalist knot, representing various triads like land, sky, and sea, offers diverse interpretations, inviting personal connections for observers.

The sculpture, a dynamic three-dimensional representation of the Trinity Knot, encourages children to interact actively, fostering playfulness and exploration. Comprising three identical arches rotating at 120-degree intervals, it stands as a captivating structure.

Crafted with precision, Trinity Loop features 356 nodes—each meticulously produced through a process involving 3D printing and steel casting. These 118 unique steel-casted nodes underwent rigorous structural testing to ensure robustness.

The sculpture's construction involves 142 meters of powder-coated steel tubes, meticulously cut into 492 pieces, and supported by 78 steel ground bases set in a foundation reinforced with six tons of concrete. The safety-conscious design extends to the floor, covered in resilient rubber mulch.

Elegantly inscribed within a seven-meter diameter circle, Trinity Loop seamlessly integrates with its surroundings while commanding attention as a prominent landscape feature.

Trinity Loop Team:
Artist: Anaisa Franco 
Fabrication: ANAISA FRANCO STUDIO
Architect: Rodrigo Waihiwe, Oana Taut and In-Generic
Assistant: Ying Ye
Structural Engineer: Manja van de Worp
Structural tests: Raimund krenmueller
Digital fabrication support: Rubén Saguar (Ateneu de Fabricació de les Corts)
Assembly: Damien Mc Carthy Landscape
Project Curator: Rina Whyte
Client: Scoil Phádraig
Location: Canal Road, Portarlington, Co. Laois. Ireland
Public Art Commission:  Per Cent for Art funded by The Department of Education.
Inspections and Normative: Comply BS EN 1176 British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing.
Inspected and approved by ROSPA.

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