Welcome to the January issue of CODAmagazine, where we share the best design + art projects from all over the world. Placemaking is the organizing principle this month, and what a beautiful issue it is!
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Flip through to discover 25 projects that demonstrate the way design + art can provide a powerful connection to place. Defining, activating, and creating inspiring community spaces, these collaborations give new life and meaning to everyday environments. Ā These are definitely special places that promote health, happiness, and well being.
In this issue, you will:
- contemplate The Big Bang via a 3-meter high glass orb at the University of Bialystok, Poland
- encounter sculptures in Meridian, CA inspired by the artwork of Norman Rockwell and the inventive stories of Dr. Seuss
- celebrate the rich maritime culture of Portrush, Ireland through spectacular bronze and stainless steel sails
- study colorful molecular sculptures at the Colorado State University Science Quad
and much, much more.
We hope you will subscribe to CODAmagazine on Flipboard to receive the best design + art projects from all over the world, delivered to you, free of charge, each month. Upcoming issues include themes of Light as Art, Transformative Walls, Experiential & Interactive Art, and more! We look forward to sharing these incredible collaborations with you.
Sincerely,
Toni Sikes, CEO and Publisher
CODAmagazine