





Client: Nevada Dept. of Transportation
Location: Reno, NV, United States
Completion date: 2017
Artwork budget: $300,000
Project Team
Artist
Kate Raudenbush
Kate Raudenbush LLC
Client
John L'Etoile
Nevada DOT
Industry Resource
Seth Alexander
Ames Construction
Industry Resource
Chuck Hamm
C.C. Iron
Industry Resource
Donath Picardo
Pierline Engineering

Overview
“A symbolic rite of passage to honor humanity’s transition to a sustainable and harmonious technological future.”
Goals
The objective: to create an inspiring 30' tall gateway sculpture at the entrance of the new Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center, NV, to mark the opening of the largest tech park in the USA, home of the visionary Tesla Gigafactory.
Process
The Nevada DOT and Ames Construction project management, structural engineers, artist & fabricators collaborated to meet strict DOT requirements for materials, 102 mph wind loads, lighting, fabrication and long term maintenance of a permanent public artwork, while not sacrificing the vision or aesthetic impact of the artwork.
Additional Information
More information can be found on the Artist's website: www.kateraudenbush.com