The public art concept selected for Richardson’s new City Hall/Municipal Complex was unveiled at Monday’s City Council meeting. Designed by NYC-based artist and architect Marc Fornes, the piece was chosen from three finalists, narrowed down from more than 100 submissions, and will be installed in the space between the existing fountain and the front of the new City Hall.
Fornes and his studio, TheVeryMany, are internationally recognized for their expansive, flowing “thin shell” structures, with public art installations featured in cities around the world. In Texas, their work can be found at Texas Tech University and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Integrating public art into new municipal construction is a key tenet of the City’s Public Art Master Plan. The Artist Selection Committee for the project included representatives from the Cultural Arts Commission, Richardson Civic Art Society, UT Dallas faculty, and City staff to ensure strong community involvement in the process.
The installation is projected for completion in fall 2026.
Monday’s presentation: Click here
