Ames Community Arts Council
BICYCLE RACK DESIGN COMPETITION
ARTISTS & DESIGNERS from Ames, Iowa and surrounding counties
Presented by Ames Community Arts Council
CALL FOR ENTRIES: DUE BY 5:00 PM, DECEMBER 31, 2012
INSTALL DEADLINE: May 31, 2013
Ames Community Arts Council, with the support of Main Street Cultural District,
City of Ames and Community supporters are sponsoring a competition for six
unique bicycle racks for the Ames community. This project seeks to add both
visual appeal and functional utility. The City of Ames welcomes the creative energy
of the greater community to assist in the creation of this important missing element
– the bicycle rack.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN:
This project will emphasize the balance between form and function. The bicycle rack must be designed to withstand the outdoor elements as well as heavy recreational use. We are asking for designs in three different size groups: large, medium and small. The design for a large rack must accommodate 6-8 bikes, the medium rack: 3-5 bikes, the small rack; 2 bikes and be user-friendly for a wide range of cyclists (child-adult).
- Locking points must be at least 1 inch thick and no more than 4 inches thick
- Minimum gap of ten inches at the bottom of the rack to allow space for the pedal
- Design must consider safety, no sharp edges or openings that would be dangerous. The design must comply accessibility standards (ADA). This means that there is no overhangs or protrusions that could be difficult for the visually impaired in the walking area
- Space gaps within the design shall be larger than nine inches and smaller than three and one half inches to avoid trapping children’s heads
- Base plate shall be a minimum of 3/8” thick with bolts to secure into a concrete pad
- Constructed of durable materials for permanent exposure to the elements
- Painting* - If color is a part of the design, finished product should be primed and painted with high quality paint or powder coated (preferred).
- Fabrication will be the responsibility of selected artists/designers
- Installation, including slab, will be done in coordination with the City of Ames
Designers must approach the project as a permanent installation to be installed into a concrete surface, with a minimum 10-year life expectancy (excluding paint*). Any weather-resistant, durable, non-abrasive material that can be easily maintained and does not scratch or damage bicycle frames will be considered.
All work must be safe to pedestrians and bicyclists. There must be a minimum twopoint connection between the bicycle frame and the rack. In addition, artwork must allow for at least one wheel to be secured to the rack. Most sizes and shapes of bicycle frames and bicycle wheels must be able to use the rack utilizing generic, commonly available u-locks and/or chains utilized by bicyclists.
Designs must reflect the spirit of Ames.
Also Designers must include a 4” x 6“ space for a plaque that would include the designers name and who provided the rack, ACAC and major donor(s) for each Ames Community Arts Council - Bicycle Rack Project
Title of Artwork/Rack
Designed by Artist Name
With funding by…….……. & …………………
BICYCLE RACKS (Phase 1) LOCATIONS:
Large racks: City Hall and Tom Evans Park
Medium racks: Main and Kellogg, Main and Douglas
Small racks: Between Douglas and Burnett on Main Street
Please see amesart.org for specific sites photos and map
DESIGN SELECTION:
The Selection Committee will be comprised of representatives from: Ames Community Arts Council, Main Street Cultural District, the City of Ames, Bicycle Advocates and Designers. This group will review all submissions.
Ames Community Arts Council reserves the right to refuse or return any bicycle rack that does not meet the given specifications or which is not in the spirit of the original accepted design.
The winning design will receive $2,250 (large size) $1,500 (medium size), $750(small size).
Each selected artist will receive 25% deposit upon return of project agreement form sent at time of selection of project and 75% balance after completion/installation.
Notification of accepted designs sent out by February 1, 2013
Questions should be directed to:
Technical/Specific Questions: Jim Wilcox, ACAC Vice President, Bicycle Rack Committee Chair
jwsknk@iastate.edu
OR
General Questions: Barbara Walton, ACAC President
bewalton@iastate.edu
Nancy Brousard, Ames Community Arts Council Cultural Coordinator
coordinator@amesart.org Phone: 515-233-6110
Helpful Resources:
amesart.org
http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/library/details.cfm?id=6
http://www.dero.com/brochures/small_business/bike_parking_guide.pdf
Application form:
Explanation of design (max. one page typed)
Traditional drawing or digital drawing (color renderings encouraged)
Drawings or Images of models need to include - dimensions, explanation of
materials, method to secure rack to the ground, finish materials if any, etc
May submit up to 3 designs – drawings must be on 11” x 17” sized paper. Each
design must include views from the front, the side, and footprint plan (from above).
One of these must show rack with 2 bicycles.
Submission Deadline:
All submissions must be postmarked by December 31, 2012
Submittals must be mailed or dropped off:
Ames Community Arts Council
Post Office Box 1842
312½ Main Street, Ames, Iowa 50010
Site location photos:
http://www.amesart.org/
see also https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/AmesIowaBicycleRackProject