Description
Foundational symbols are vitally important to organisational identity, so when the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman was planning the construction of their new head office in the city of Muscat, they turned to Todd Stuart for assistance in creating forms to convey the unique essence of the organisation.
The planning team had settled on a concept, and they wanted to see it built, but they lacked experience in delivering monumental public art. To go it alone would have been to take on considerable risk, so they engaged a professional with a depth of expertise with whom they could work closely, and who would manage the process from conception to installation.
Starting from visuals conveying the client’s original intent, Todd created two forms of rare perfection along with detailed visual and technical communications to share with designers, engineers, and the heads of the ministries involved. He also managed fabrication, shipping, and permanent installation, all to coincide with construction schedules and the launch of the Ministry.
The result left all involved with an immense feeling of pride, as both the 10-meter-high spiral in the domed entranceway and the 7-meter-high spiral set within a connecting atrium, both perfectly symbolised the organisation’s aspirations.
