Overview
The Common Ground Festival in Denver featured the creation of five reusable installations. These installations were designed with mobility as a key attribute, enabling their deployment beyond the festival's immediate site. The objective for these structures was to continue supporting community activities within Denver.
Research Context
The Common Ground Festival served as the platform for this initiative. This festival involved the collaboration of designers, students, and community organizations. Their collective effort focused on developing the installations that possess reusability and mobility.
Approach
The installations were constructed using specific materials: wood, ratchet straps, and metal joints. This material selection and construction method contributed to their shapable and mobile characteristics.
Findings
Five distinct installations were created through this collaborative process. A core finding is their design for reusability. Additionally, the installations' design incorporates mobility, allowing them to be moved. This mobility permits their use in locations beyond the initial festival site, specifically to support community activity across Denver.
Why This Matters
The development of reusable and mobile installations extends the utility of festival-created structures. This approach allows physical assets developed for a temporary event to serve ongoing community needs in various locations over time.