CLIENTS:
+ DTJ DESIGN

Shoot Date:
PHASE I - MAY 2018
PHASE II - MAY 2019

Description: DTJ is designing significant improvements to Centennial Olympic Park, providing updates to the physical structures, function, vistas, and connectivity of the Park, including the creation of a pedestrian gateway stretching from the edge of the downtown hotel corridor to the front steps of the College Football Hall of Fame. These improvements are categorized in five transformative project areas and assure preservation of Centennial Olympic Park’s legacy as a national icon. Centennial Olympic Park hosts a variety of events, from corporate receptions and picnics to major concerts and festivals. The Park is located adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and has spurred major growth and activity in surrounding areas.

EARLY BELIEVER’S TRIBUTE — The main design elements of the Tribute include; specialty hardscape paving (to amend one side of the existing plaza), a custom iconic precast concrete column with embedded bronze plaque with a quote and listing the “Atlanta Nine” contributor names and the original “Five-A’s” and Olympic Rings in bronze sculptural form atop the column capital and bronze pedestal. The design also features a matched pair of curved granite-clad benches with the “Early Believer’s” names, and a quotation, incised with gold metallic finish in the seatback of the benches and adorned with etched design motifs from the original “Look of the Games” graphics. Accent lighting and augmented landscape plantings behind the bench enhance the design.

Shooting Challenges: PARK EVENT CALENDAR/CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES/WEATHER — This project required some patience! Working around the busy event calendar of the park along with the major construction schedule meant we could only shoot on days that neither one of them interfered with the shots. Additionally, in those short windows, we had to cross our fingers that it was beautiful weather. It took a full year to be able to capture all of the areas, free of major distractions and on a nice sunny day. Drone coverage was supplied for this job as well.

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