Case Studies
Purdue University Mackey Arena Lighted Sign
Purdue University came to bo-mar for this project because they wanted more than a sign. They wanted a dramatic, artistic statement at the north end of Mackey arena. Typically this type of signage would have been built using very light sheet metal and pop rivets. However, these materials leave unsightly gaps and bumps and nooks […]
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Purdue University “The Flame” Artistic Forge
This 10-foot-tall art piece at the north end of Mackey Arena is intended to be a gathering place for students. The concept behind it was “the energy behind ideas.” The original pencil sketch envisioned a boiler with rivets exploding. We modified the design slightly and also adjusted the scale so that there wouldn’t be sharp […]
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La Plaza Mall Entrance
La Plaza Mall project involved creating custom panels that bolted together to mount to the façade of three mall entrances (one renovation of an existing entrance, two newly constructed) in McAllen, Texas, five hours south of Houston. The project presented many challenges: developing the outrigger system to mount the panels to the building, precisely fabricating […]
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