Blueprints at Addison Circle, Steel monument in Addison Circle, Texas, US.
Blueprints at Addison Circle is a steel sculpture of 25 poles and five panels standing over four stories high and 140 feet across, set in a 133-foot-diameter roundabout. The panels reproduce actual blueprints of Addison's municipal buildings, parks, bridges and water pumping facilities, and the branching poles are said to resemble a grove of oak trees.
The sculpture was designed by artist Mel Chin and landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, unveiled in 2000. Its creation marked a turning point in integrating contemporary art into Addison's urban landscape.
The panels display actual blueprints from local municipal buildings, parks, bridges, and water systems that shape the area. Visitors can trace how these design plans translated into the physical projects that form the community's infrastructure.
The location sits in a pedestrian-friendly zone that remains accessible throughout the day without restrictions. Visit in morning or early afternoon light to best appreciate how the blue color plays across the steel surfaces.
The entire artwork was painted with custom blue paint formulated specifically for this project. This distinctive coloring gives the structure a strong visual presence that captures attention regardless of the time of day.
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