Edmond, OK — Saucier and Flynn Landscape Architects of West Lebanon, N.H. recently completed Phase I art features for the Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). FSI, built in 2009, is a world-class institute dedicated to quality forensic science education, training, and research for professionals and students.
UCO sought the apt integration of art into the new facility. After an extensive search they turned to Alan Saucier, principal of Saucier & Flynn, to develop artwork that would pay homage to and celebrate the disciplines pursued at the FSI.
Phase I consists of two monumental etched glass art features; one in the main atrium rotunda and a second in the east corridor. Both etched glass features depict a fingerprint wrought large with subtle DNA or binary code embedded within the ridges of the fingerprint. The etched glass art features are bold, iconic emblems of the cutting edge advancements being studied in the field of forensic science.
Phase II of the UCO project is a series of five cast stone benches with cast glass slats and integrated LED lighting in further celebration of DNA fingerprinting. These benches will create a private intimate space under the colonnade of the main atrium rotunda. Completion for Phase II of the project is scheduled to be completed in late September 2011.
UCO President W. Roger Webb was instrumental in lobbying to have the FSI built at the University of Central Oklahoma. In recognition of his vision for the Institute, Alan Saucier employed the president’s fingerprint in the etched glass art features.
Shortly after completion of Phase I, the FSI was renamed the W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute.
Saucier + Flynn Complete Phase 1 of FSI Project
Edmond, OK — Saucier and Flynn Landscape Architects of West Lebanon, N.H. recently completed Phase I art features for the Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).