Mark Odom Studio's Fortlandia Installation Gets New Home on the Butler Trail, opening June 25
Fortlandia is coming to the Butler Hike and Bike Trail this summer! The Trail Foundation will unveil territories., an interactive urban greenspace experience designed by Mark Odom Studio, on the east side of the Trail at Lakeshore Park on June 25. (See the exact location of the installation here.) territories. was part of the very popular Fortlandia event last year at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, and the installation has been re-imagined to reflect the new site on the Butler Trail in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
Fortlandia is a collection of forts designed by local architects, designers, and artists, designed to transport viewers to imaginary worlds and spark an appreciation for art and nature. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with our friends at the Wildflower Center to host territories., and can’t wait to see children and adults alike enjoying this new creative, interactive feature on the Trail,” says TTF CEO Heidi Anderson.
The concept behind Mark Odom Studio’s territories. is derived from the game “pick-up sticks.” The fort establishes a series of shelters, or territories, which can be continually redefined by its occupants. The layered materials that comprise the installation are meant to expose infinite ways to tunnel, crawl, claim, and discover space.
Mark Odom Studio collaborated with Jeremy Smith of Citadel Development Services, Matthew Conklin of Makehaus Design & Fabrication Studio, and Nathan Nordstrom, aka Sloke One, on the project.
“The second life of territories allows even more people the chance to engage and perhaps stay a little longer out in nature. Wayfinding and sight lines from different access points were addressed in this new iteration and we welcomed the opportunity to work with The Trail Foundation and City of Austin on further activating green space along the trail,” says Mark Odom.
Photo credit: Ben Porter
Details
June 23, 2021
Mark Odom Studio
Name: Holly Odom
Phone: 512 469 5950
Email: Holly@markodomstudio.com