Jefferson in Athens

PPS recommendation

The entrance of Jefferson House


Petrides Public Sculpture recommends the entrance of Jefferson House for the portrait.

The renderings and construction information below show the recommended installation. George Petrides is available to help with the installation in Athens at no charge.

Concept visualization: the bust at the entrance of Jefferson House
Concept visualization · The entrance

Concept visualizations · not photographs of an installation

Renderings

Concept visualization: the bust at the entrance of Jefferson House
Concept visualization · The entrance, approach from the gate
Concept visualization: the bust at the entrance, framed by the hedge
Concept visualization · The entrance, framed by the hedge (to be trimmed)

Construction information


BaseReinforced concrete cylinder, Ø 65 cm
Constructed height130 cm
Exposed height120 cm above finished grade
Monument heightApproximately 220 cm
LandscapeRemove one existing planting; trim the hedge in front of the sculpture
LightingFixtures on the existing poles near the gate, subject to facilities review

The cylinder is cast 10 cm taller than its exposed height because its top 10 cm fits into a recess in the underside of the sculpture. Concept dimensions; foundation and anchoring are subject to local engineering approval.

Jefferson outdoor base: elevation and plan100 cm sculpture on a 120 cm high, 65 cm diameter cylindrical base. Clothing overlaps the front of the base; overall height depends on final mounting. A 165 cm person indicates scale. Foundation size and depth require engineering design. FRONT ELEVATION165 cmScale referenceBASEGROUND LEVEL100 cm120 cmMounting-dependent heightClothing projects forward and overlaps the base.PLAN · BASEØ 65 cmFoundation extentshown schematically;engineer to determinesize and depth.Siting concept · Dimensions in centimetres

Elevation and plan of the entrance installation.