What kind of stone(s) should the CLP recommend for the Paul Brown Labyrinth?
As a locolabyrinthian, I suggest we look to Cincinnati's endemic geology. Also, we need to keep in mind Cincinnati's seasonality, i.e. weathering and erosion. Please share your personal recommendations.
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8 comments:
I'm partial to basalt, I must say. That being said, the feldspar used in the Chitwanese labyrinth is really nice...and how cool is stone that's made from magma?
Big fan of log-home style buttresses over here. 16 inch beams chinked with clay from the Ohio River -- totally organic-looking. This is really practical (and cheaper than stone), whether we opt for the circular or rectilinear design for the labyrinth. Plus, it could be a visual homage to the original Fort Washington built in 1789. The only issue is rot and deterioration; Maintenance costs would be significantly higher. Also, the log walls might encourage more people to climb up and achieve perspective (but have we reached a consensus that this is necessarily a bad thing)?
Walt: You have some very valid points in opting for clay, although I am clearly partial to lapidarian labyrinths.
The need for a regular maintenance crew could create some much-needed local jobs. Maybe we should submit a proposal to Mayor Mallory for a public works project.
Also, an additional question I have pertains to the aborted Cincinnati subway system. Could we incorporate these underground tunnels in a phase (cf. Smallencroft) of the labyrinth?
Whatever we use, it should be modifiable, interchangeable even, but we shouldn't aim for cheap either. Almost any kind of stonework would require substantial manpower.
I think bamboo, while not a local material, is best for our needs. It will create a strong, durable wall in addition to achieving aesthetic equilibrium. It will also be very simple to alter the labyrinth, to ensure that no wanderer can make use of their prior experience on recurrent visits.
You make a good point Sergey, though if Crete's theory holds water, then repeated exposure to salvific magnetism should hinder the hippocampus' ability to recall directions. This would make it impossible to improve one's performance through multiple wanders in a labyrinth of the size you're describing.
Though, I would also like to see an ice labyrinth during the holidays. Too ambitious?
CLOOUDS!!!! LOOOOOOOOL
xoxo --Krissy
This is a great subject. I would suspect that in fiscal terms, we would be limited to one of the predominant igneous rock forms, granite or otherwise. However, if funding were available, we may be able to combine a granite base material with an exterior composed of an appealing metamorphic rock, marble, quartzite, or hornstone.
I still hold that some of the principles of urban labyrinth theory (while often snubbed in some inner circles) may prove useful in Cincinnati's predicament.
What about repurposing abandoned buildings in downtown?
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