After a long day yesterday, all four mosaic banners have been installed in the Westminster Rec Center atrium...with the wondeful help of my contractor friends Virgil and Greg from CNI Contractors, Inc. . Greg was the one brave enough to ride up the lift time after time to secure the banners, and Virgil was in perfection mode as usual, keeping us all on track for each next step. Starting at 8am, they had a lesson on the lift operation from the maintenance crew.
The first challenge was to secure a framework on the sloped 1/2" thick steel structure at the top of the atrium (36' up - yikes!) which involved tying off each successive conduit bar to the beam, thus securing it temporarily while the clips were shot into the steel...then attach each bar, which was pre-equipped with clips and cable from which the banners themselves were hung...Keep in mind that while the banners are hanging to be viewed from the upper floor level, the lift was positioned on the lower level...meanwhile we had to dodge around several kids classes being held in the lower level...we really did not want to drop a wrench on anyone's head!...But at lunchtime, thanks to Melinda, we were able to sample a wonderful chili lunch being given at the center, followed by a tour of the newly completed pool complex from Gina, the recreation director. Set to open today to those that are in the know, the existing 1986 pool was replaced with a "pool extravaganza" of lap pool, current pool, and wading pool with a beach and built in activities, including slide...new locker rooms and activity pool with rope swing and climbing wall complete the facility! Incredible! The facility is located at 10455 Sheridan Boulevard in Westminster, CO. Please visit to see the banners and try out the pools!
The first challenge was to secure a framework on the sloped 1/2" thick steel structure at the top of the atrium (36' up - yikes!) which involved tying off each successive conduit bar to the beam, thus securing it temporarily while the clips were shot into the steel...then attach each bar, which was pre-equipped with clips and cable from which the banners themselves were hung...Keep in mind that while the banners are hanging to be viewed from the upper floor level, the lift was positioned on the lower level...meanwhile we had to dodge around several kids classes being held in the lower level...we really did not want to drop a wrench on anyone's head!...But at lunchtime, thanks to Melinda, we were able to sample a wonderful chili lunch being given at the center, followed by a tour of the newly completed pool complex from Gina, the recreation director. Set to open today to those that are in the know, the existing 1986 pool was replaced with a "pool extravaganza" of lap pool, current pool, and wading pool with a beach and built in activities, including slide...new locker rooms and activity pool with rope swing and climbing wall complete the facility! Incredible! The facility is located at 10455 Sheridan Boulevard in Westminster, CO. Please visit to see the banners and try out the pools!
Once each banner was secured to the cables, we positioned each one to be level and in line with each other...shortly before 6pm we completed the task! whew! Come see!
Ann, I am so impressed! These are so beautiful! I hope to be able to see them in person during one of our visits.
ReplyDelete~Kendra
Hey Ann, these look great! I think this is where I took my first aikido classes 30 years ago... different now. What a ton of work. Nice blog, too!
ReplyDelete-Mike
The banners look incredible in your photos. I can only imagine how beautiful they must be on site. I will make a point of going to see them this month!
ReplyDeleteYour banners are stunning and the rec center is very blessed! I really enjoyed your three birds for April's challenge and looking forward to more artwork on your blog.
ReplyDeleteOh Ann - These are gorgeous. And at a favorite location to play too! Are they up permanently?
ReplyDelete-Dianne (the mommy across the street)