Pensacola Pendants, Larry Kirkland, 2020

SERVICES PROVIDED: Design coordination, Materials research, Budget management, Architectural coordination, Engineering coordination and oversight, Fabricator bid process, Fabrication oversight, Lighting design development, Shipping, Installation services, Scheduling, Project close-out.

Larry Kirkland designed two sculptural pendants for the newly renovated Federal Courthouse in Pensacola, Florida. The 9’ - 6” x 4’ - 7” x 4’ - 7” Pensacola Pendants can be enjoyed from the exterior as seen through the front entryway and from the interior lobby space as visitors enter the building. When viewed from below the nestled star formation is revealed. The form implies the United States of America’s official flag as well as the armed forces that are such a historical and important presence in the Pensacola region. The eye-catching mirror polish stainless steel elements beautifully complement the custom glass panels that illuminate from within for a stunning evening experience. The artworks were commissioned through the GSA Art in Architecture program.

Final installation images courtesy of Riegler Photography. Installation images courtesy of Elmendorf Geurts. Process Images courtesy of Bullseye Studio. Digital modeling and presentation graphics by Mowry Studio. .