The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC ) is one of the world’s foremost academic health centres. Opening in April 2015 on a 42 acre site, it is a redevelopment project with leading-edge facilities. The competition brief was for a monumental artwork to be located in the Main Plaza. This circular area, 98.5 ft in diameter, is in a landscaped area fronting the hospital and accessed by footpaths. The MUHC wanted a strong, impressive, contemporary artwork that could become an icon for the hospital. Requirements included lighting enhancement, and being highly visible both day and night and in all seasons. Read more.