The plaza artwork and garden was favored for its interactive and aesthetic qualities. The jurors felt the project clearly defined the Millennium theme and that it took into consideration the function and clientele of the building. The People's Choice voters, for the most part, simply liked the way it looked. The project consists of squares within squares, each creating a different experience but unified by common elements such as the pyramid shape. The squares include a sundial, a metal and glass pyramid with the millennial time capsule, a boxwood maze and a checkerboard type plaza.
Paths cross through the area dividing the squares and provide access to the facility.
The area around the plaza will be landscaped with low maintenance native plants and shrubs. Site preparation and construction of Laura Haddad's artwork will take place in the spring and summer of 2001 pending approval of the selection for this project by the Kent Arts Commission and the City Council. By visiting this and other City of Kent web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the City of Kent web site.