Heurista was asked to design and implement donor recognition for the Roper St. Francis Women’s and Children’s Center with the goal of designing a beautiful piece of artwork to complement the renovations to the space. The display uses ceramic sculptural elements and facilitates additions to the display as new gifts are received.
Read MoreIn what was an unused space in the parking deck outside the main entrance to Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta, there is now a bright and welcoming spot to get a nutritious meal. The Jesse Hill Market opened in 2020 as a partnership between the Grady Health System, Open Hand Atlanta and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Read MoreNaming opportunities are a familiar tool for securing and recognizing major gifts. This practice is now used by all types fundraising organizations and can address both physical spaces, like a building or office, or a concept, like a center or a faculty position.
Read MoreBok Tower Gardens is a historic landmark. The singing carillon tower and surrounding gardens were a gift from founder and philanthropist Edward W. Bok. Designed by architect Milton B. Medary, the tower features the finest design and craftsmanship of the period, including stonework by Lee Lawrie, tiles by J.H. Dulles Allen and metalwork by Samuel Yellin. The 60-bell carillon is one of the finest in the world. The gardens were designed by the renowned landscape architect Frank Law Olmstead, Jr.
Read MoreThe Sylvia Vlosky Yaschik Jewish Studies Center at the College of Charleston has expanded its facilities and is including an innovative new concept, a kosher/vegetarian dining hall. Notably, the new facility will be open to students, faculty, staff and the community, thereby providing greater connections between the college community and downtown Charleston, South Carolina.
Read MoreThe tile framing the donor recognition components is the work of ceramicist and public artist, Alex Irvine. It was commissioned for this display and features the dogwood and cross icons long associated with the Mission brand. Heurista led the concept development, design, coordination and installation of this donor recognition display and continues to work with the Mission Foundation in developing new content for the interactive media.
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