Focus Area: Quality of Life & Infrastructure
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna / Renee Rush / Mary Jaeger / Nate Baldwin
Subject: Consideration of Agreement with Project One Studio for the design and fabrication of a sculpture for the 119th St & Northgate Roundabout.
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Consideration of Agreement with Project One Studio for the design and fabrication of a sculpture for the 119th St & Northgate Roundabout.. Body
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Summary:
As part of the City’s continued implementation of the Olathe Public Art Master Plan, staff seeks approval of a contract with artist Adam Buente of Project One Studios for a public art installation at the new 119th Street and Northgate roundabout.
The proposed agreement includes a design phase in which the artist will collaborate with City staff and the Olathe Public Art Committee to refine and finalize the concept Luminescence. Following design approval, the artist will fabricate and install the sculpture, with installation anticipated in early 2027 to align with completion of the 119th Street improvements.
Background
The Olathe Public Art Master Plan recommends integrating public art into high-visibility transportation projects such as roundabouts. The 119th Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project includes a new roundabout at 119th Street and Northgate, with substantial completion expected by late 2026 and final completion in early 2027.
To incorporate public art into this gateway project, Infrastructure partnered with the Olathe Public Art Committee to issue a national Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which received 227 submissions. Three finalists were invited to develop site-specific concepts, and the Committee recommended Luminescence by Adam Buente for the roundabout. Mr. Buente presented the proposal to City Council in July 2025.
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Financial Impact:
The budget for the sculpture is $500,000 and will be funded from the 119th Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project.
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Action Needed:
Acceptance of Agreement with Project One Studio for the design and fabrication of a sculpture for the 119th St & Northgate Roundabout.
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Attachment(s):
A: Art Contract Project One Studio