{"id":965,"date":"2018-02-01T23:11:43","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T23:11:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/thrown-for-a-loop-downtown-installation-trades-in-colors-for-monochromatic-makeover\/"},"modified":"2018-02-01T23:11:43","modified_gmt":"2018-02-01T23:11:43","slug":"thrown-for-a-loop-downtown-installation-trades-in-colors-for-monochromatic-makeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/thrown-for-a-loop-downtown-installation-trades-in-colors-for-monochromatic-makeover","title":{"rendered":"Thrown for a Loop, Downtown Installation Trades In Colors For Monochromatic Makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Photo by Asia Morris.<\/em><\/p>\n

Downtown users of The Loop at Pine + Ocean, a temporary installation unveiled in 2016, may have noticed the wear and tear of what was once a colorful new fixture of the upper Pine Avenue area.<\/p>\n

While the arching structure helped transform a highly visible corner of downtown Long Beach from a \u201cdead zone\u201d to a community gathering space, noticeable challenges have arisen \u201cdue to the inherent nature of it being designed in an urban setting,\u201d stated the Downtown Long Beach Alliance (DLBA).<\/p>\n

Last week, Stereo.Bot<\/a>, the design firm behind the initial iteration of The Loop, was commissioned to begin work on a new version of the part art installation, part event space, to be completed Friday, the DLBA announced today.<\/p>\n

\u201cDLBA is funding the project through its Public Realm budget for all costs not to exceed $41,000, which includes material and labor,\u201d DLBA President and CEO Kraig Kojian told the Post<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The original fabric on the truss structure was replaced with an aluminized screen material called Aluminet, which is expected to maintain its \u201cvibrancy\u201d for the next three to five years and allow the continued use of interior lighting and speakers. Typically used in industrial and agricultural settings, the more durable material aims to reinvigorate the look of The Loop while improving its use in an active, urban environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe challenges The Loop faced derived from environmental factors and graffiti,\u201d DLBA Placemaking Manager Sean Warner told the Post<\/em>. \u201cThe new Aluminet material will not be subject to color fading, as the previous fabric. Additionally, Aluminet allows for a cost-effective repair solution for damage and allows for easy paint\/graffiti removal through its resistant material.\u201d<\/p>\n

The structure will still be capable of being redesigned in various sections, as well as relocated to other areas that need activating at a future date, according to the DLBA.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to bring this fresh look to The Loop in order to continue its function of creating an attractive public space for residents, visitors and workers to socialize while enjoying the outdoors,\u201d Sean Warner, the DLBA\u2019s Placemaking Manager, said in a statement. \u201cWe wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to continue to activate the area, and therefore, we identified this cost-effective and longer-term solution to give new life to The Loop.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since The Loop\u2019s unveiling in April 2016, over 130,000 people have enjoyed what was a dormant 7,700-square-foot area, according to the DLBA. Community events including last fall\u2019s The Lunch at The Loop event series, which featured food from downtown restaurants and a lineup of local musicians on Fridays, have sought to continue the activation of the space for almost two years.<\/p>\n

The DLBA also announced that the first Live After 5 of the season will launch at The Loop on Thursday, February 15 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Scheduled for the third Thursday of each month, The Loop will serve as the main hub for Live After 5 and feature live entertainment, food and drink as well as function as a center for information on other venues for that evening. <\/p>\n

For more information and to sign up for The Loop\u2019s newsletter, please visit the website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Loop is located at 100 East Ocean Boulevard.<\/em><\/p>\n

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