Urban Hydrology, Granite sculpture series at Portland Transit Mall, United States.
Urban Hydrology consists of twelve outdoor granite sculptures arranged along three blocks of Southwest Sixth Avenue, adjacent to Portland State University campus.
The sculpture series was commissioned by TriMet in 2009 with a budget of $84,000, involving partnerships from Portland State University and the Water Bureau.
Each sculpture draws inspiration from electron microscope photographs of diatoms, which scientists use to evaluate water quality in urban waterways.
The installation measures approximately 5 feet by 5 feet by 1 foot per piece and incorporates bioswales with native plants into the design.
The granite sculptures combine scientific data visualization with environmental education, highlighting the connection between urban development and water systems.
Location: Portland
Inception: January 1, 2009
Creator: Fernanda D'Agostino
Made from material: granite
Website: https://fernandadagostino.com
GPS coordinates: 45.51204,-122.68253
Latest update: October 14, 2025 01:25
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