Site 19 Marcus Moore (New Zealand)
The Radii (2000)
Atrium, The Crossing, cnr Cashel St and Columbo St
Permanent Work

The Radii by Marcus Moore was commissioned by the Carter Group in 2000 for The Crossing retail complex/bus interchange and was officially opened on 1st November 2000, as part of Art & Industry 2000. The Radii is a programmed kinetic sculpture that acts as an arbitrary timepiece. It has two wheel-tipped shafts projecting from the wall that 'cross over' on the hour. Here the work suggests the connotation and function of its site; a crossing being where two points meet and two opposing directions intersect. Its movement accentuates the site's association with passage and travel and adds a further dimension of access to the architects' plan. The sculpture also reflects the history of the site, as its design is influenced by the neoclassical architectural style of the original 1930s building The Crossing is heir to. At the same time, however, its sleek and accurate geometry suggests a futuristic construction.