Bridge Tender's House, Public art installation at 14th Street Bridges, United States
The Bridge Tender's House features six windows with kaleidoscope cones made of dichroic acrylic material that creates reflective color patterns throughout the structure.
The artwork, completed in 2009, transformed the former bridge watchtower into an artistic landmark through a competitive selection process involving 122 artists.
The installation combines architectural elements with modern materials to create changing visual effects that reflect the movement of the Potomac River beneath.
Visitors can observe the illuminated artwork daily from 4 PM until midnight, with optimal viewing positions available from both the bridge and riverside paths.
Each window contains specialized kaleidoscopic materials that produce different light patterns depending on the time of day and viewing angle.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2009
Creator: Mikyoung Kim
GPS coordinates: 38.87621,-77.04131
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:59
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